3rdhm-theme3-sel1-dogzilla CST Formatted Test
This is a third grade selection test for the HM Theme 3-Sel1 Dogzilla story in CST format.
- 1.
Read this sentence from the story.Without warning, the monstrous mutt breathed her horrible breath onto the mice.What does the word monstrous mean in this sentence?
- A.
Enormous
- B.
Tiny
- C.
Moving
- D.
Average
Correct Answer
A. EnormousExplanation
The word "monstrous" in this sentence means enormous. It suggests that the mutt is extremely large and intimidating, emphasizing its size and power. The use of the word "breathed her horrible breath" further supports this idea of the mutt being monstrous in size and presence.Rate this question:
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- 2.
At the end of the story, why would the mice be afraid of the puppies?
- A.
They will want to be their friends
- B.
They require a lot of work to take care of
- C.
They can create more damage than Dogzilla because there are more of them
- D.
They are very small
Correct Answer
C. They can create more damage than Dogzilla because there are more of themExplanation
The mice would be afraid of the puppies because there are more of them, which means they can create more damage than Dogzilla. The puppies have the potential to cause more destruction due to their larger numbers, posing a greater threat to the mice.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Read this sentence from the story.As the cook-off got under way, smoke from the hot grills lifted the irresistible scent of barbecue sauce over the roof-tops of the city.Which of the following words from this sentence could be spelled differently and have a different meaning?
- A.
Cook
- B.
Scent
- C.
Smoke
- D.
City
Correct Answer
B. ScentExplanation
The word "scent" could be spelled differently and have a different meaning.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The mice consider Dogzilla to be “monstrous” because…
- A.
She wants to play with them.
- B.
She came from a volcano.
- C.
She is a monster.
- D.
She is bigger than the mice.
Correct Answer
D. She is bigger than the mice.Explanation
The mice consider Dogzilla to be "monstrous" because she is bigger than them. This implies that her size is intimidating and overwhelming to the mice, causing them to perceive her as a monster. Her size difference creates a power dynamic that makes the mice feel threatened and fearful of her presence.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How should the word tremendous be divided into syllables?
- A.
Tr-e-men-dous
- B.
Tre-mendo-us
- C.
Tre-men-dous
- D.
Tremend-ous
Correct Answer
C. Tre-men-dousExplanation
The word "tremendous" should be divided into syllables as "tre-men-dous". Each syllable is pronounced separately, with the stress on the second syllable.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which word has the same vowel sound as the bold part of clown?
- A.
Lawn
- B.
Cloth
- C.
Show
- D.
Count
Correct Answer
D. CountExplanation
The word "count" has the same vowel sound as the bold part of "clown". Both words have the "ow" sound, which is pronounced as /aʊ/.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the correct way to write the bone of Dogzilla?
- A.
Dogzillas' bone
- B.
Dogzillas bone
- C.
Dogzilla's bone
- D.
Dogzillaes bone
Correct Answer
C. Dogzilla's boneExplanation
The correct way to write the bone of Dogzilla is "Dogzilla's bone." This is because the possessive form of a singular noun ending in "s" is formed by adding an apostrophe and an "s" after the noun. In this case, "Dogzilla" is a singular noun, so the possessive form is "Dogzilla's."Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the correct way for making knife plural?
- A.
Knifes
- B.
Knife's
- C.
Knives'
- D.
Knives
Correct Answer
D. KnivesExplanation
The correct way for making knife plural is "knives." The word "knife" follows the regular English pluralization rule, where the letter "f" at the end of a word is changed to "ves" to form the plural. Therefore, "knives" is the correct plural form of "knife."Rate this question:
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- 9.
Read this sentence.Three ___________ had on funny looking _______________. Which pair of words makes the sentence correct?
- A.
Mice, scarves
- B.
Mice, scarfes
- C.
Mouse, scarves
- D.
Mouse, scarfes
Correct Answer
A. Mice, scarvesExplanation
The sentence is referring to multiple creatures, so the word "mice" is the correct plural form of "mouse". Additionally, the sentence is describing the appearance of the scarves, so the word "scarves" is the correct spelling in this context.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which word is an ANTONYM for colossal?
- A.
Loud
- B.
Tremendous
- C.
Big
- D.
Small
Correct Answer
D. SmallExplanation
The word "colossal" means extremely large or huge. An antonym for this would be "small", which means the opposite - not big or of a small size.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which two words have the same vowel sound?
- A.
Town, law
- B.
Soft, talk
- C.
Officer, mouth
- D.
Would, bounce
Correct Answer
B. Soft, talkExplanation
The words "soft" and "talk" have the same vowel sound. In both words, the vowel sound is represented by the letter "o". In "soft", the "o" is pronounced as a short vowel sound, while in "talk", the "o" is pronounced as a long vowel sound. However, both vowel sounds are similar and can be considered the same.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which of the following suffixes can be added at the end of the word wander to make a new word that means “someone who wanders”?
- A.
Er
- B.
Ed
- C.
Ing
- D.
Est
Correct Answer
A. ErExplanation
Adding the suffix "er" to the word "wander" creates the new word "wanderer," which means "someone who wanders." The suffix "er" is commonly used to indicate a person or thing that performs a particular action or has a certain quality. In this case, adding "er" to "wander" creates a noun that describes a person who wanders.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which possessive plural word is written correctly?A the two volcanoes’ are eruptingB many puppy’s are barkingC three mouses’s are eating cheese D my classes’s favorite story
- A.
Volcanoes’
- B.
Puppy’s
- C.
Mouses’s
- D.
Classes’s
Correct Answer
A. Volcanoes’Explanation
The word "volcanoes'" is written correctly. In English, when indicating possession for a plural noun ending in "s", an apostrophe is added after the "s" without adding an additional "s". This is the correct way to indicate that the volcanoes are possessing something.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Read this sentence.The heroic troops were led by their brave commanding officer, the Big Cheese.Which two words in this sentence could be synonyms?
- A.
Officer, troops
- B.
Heroic, brave
- C.
Brave, commanding
- D.
Heroic, officer
Correct Answer
B. Heroic, braveExplanation
The words "heroic" and "brave" could be synonyms because they both describe someone who displays courage and bravery.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Read this sentence.Suddenly, a blast of warm, suds water hit Dogzilla with tremendous force.What does the bold word mean?
- A.
An animal
- B.
Brave
- C.
Causing much fear
- D.
Powerful
Correct Answer
D. PowerfulExplanation
The bold word "powerful" in the sentence means that the blast of warm, suds water hit Dogzilla with a great amount of force. It suggests that the impact was strong and intense, indicating that the water hit Dogzilla with a lot of power.Rate this question:
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- 16.
How should the word volcano be divided into syllables?
- A.
Vo-lca-no
- B.
Volca-no
- C.
Vol-ca-no
- D.
Vol-can-o
Correct Answer
C. Vol-ca-noExplanation
The word "volcano" should be divided into syllables as "vol-ca-no" because each syllable contains one vowel sound and the consonants are divided in a way that makes it easier to pronounce.Rate this question:
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