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© Curriculum Corporation, on behalf of the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs, 2009. Use 2B or HB pencil only 3 year 2009 0:40 S eSSION 1 Time available for students to complete test: 40 minutes L aNGU aG e CONV eNTIONS n AT ion Al A ssEss ME nT progr AM li TE rACY A nd nUMErACY

© MCEETYA 2009 2 YEAr 3 LaNGUaGe CONVeNTIONS prACTiCE QUEsTions The spelling mistake in this sentence has been circled. Write the correct spelling for the circled word in the box. P1 We went to scool . p1 This sentence has one word that is incorrect. Write the correct spelling of the word in the box. P2 We bought fresh bred. p2 P3 Which word correctly completes the sentence? Do you have pet? a ifhe she Read the text Cats and dogs. The text has a gap. Choose the correct word or words to fill the gap. Cats and dogs Some people like cats P4 they like dogs. more more best more than more better Shade one bubble.

© MCEETYA 2009 3 YEAr 3 LaNGUaGe CONVeNTIONS read the text Kookaburra. The spelling mistakes have been circled. Write the correct spelling for each circled word in the box. Kookaburra Here is a kookaburra. It has a sharp beek . 1 It has broun wings. 2 It has long tayl feathers. 3 The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been circled. Write the correct spelling for each circled word in the box. 4 The baby was crying becos he was hungry. 4 5 My sister gos to dance classes. 5 6 The sheep ran to her baby lam . 6 7 Bees are insecs that fly. 7

© MCEETYA 2009 4 YEAr 3 LaNGUaGe CONVeNTIONS The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been circled. Write the correct spelling for each circled word in the box. 8 The lions were roring loudly. 8 9 Uluru is a famus place in Australia. 9 10 Did you notis the red car? 10 11 I can see my face in the mirra . 11 12 Rain can cause a f lud . 12 The words below are pairs of opposites. In each pair, one of the words is spelled incorrectly. Write the correct spelling of the word in the box. Opposites long shawt 13 thik thin 14 rightrong 15

© MCEETYA 2009 5 YEAr 3 LaNGUaGe CONVeNTIONS each sentence has one word that is incorrect. Write the correct spelling of the word in the box. 16 I was verey happy at the park. 16 17 We went driveing in the new car. 17 18 Jake sumtimes surprises his family by making biscuits for them. 18 19 A nurse helpes sick people. 19 20 The bus stoped and the children got on. 20 21 At school, I lurn many things. 21 22 I offen visit my uncle at the weekend. 22 23 The drink costs two dollers. 23

© MCEETYA 2009 6 YEAr 3 LaNGUaGe CONVeNTIONS read the text Polar bears. The text has some gaps. Choose the correct word to fill each gap. Polar bears Polar bears live in very cold parts of the world. They 24 white fur that blends in with the snow, 25 they can’t be seen easily. 26 thick fur also helps to keep them warm. 24 has hadhavehaving 25 if sobut also 26 TheyThese Them Their Shade one bubble.

© MCEETYA 2009 7 YEAr 3 LaNGUaGe CONVeNTIONS 27 Which word correctly completes the sentence? Kate two kittens playing in the grass. see sawsawed seen 28 Which word or words correctly complete the sentence? I found a hiding place than she did. best good bettermore gooder 29 Which sentence has the correct punctuation? When did the last show begin? When the whistle blew the game was over? When Lucy was running I saw her trip over? When I have finished this book I will lend it to you? 30 Which word correctly completes the sentence? Jo likes to listen to music she is cleaning her room. even afterwhileduring Shade one bubble.

© MCEETYA 2009 8 YEAr 3 LaNGUaGe CONVeNTIONS read the text Shooting goals. The text has some gaps. Choose the correct word or words to fill each gap. Shooting goals First, Jess holds the ball high above her head. Jess stands with her feet 31 apart. slight slightly slighter slightest Jess bends her knees before 32 shoots. she she’s her hers 33 stretches upward and takes her shot. Finally, Jess Finally, jess finally, Jess finally, jess Image and adapted text from Netball is Catching by Donna Robson, COMET, Number 2, 1998, page 18. Every effort has been made to trace and acknowledge copyright. Curriculum Corpor\ ation would be pleased to hear from the copyright holder. If you are a copyright holder, you may contact Curriculum Corporation at: PO Box 177, Carlton South 3053, Victoria, Australia. Shade one bubble.

© MCEETYA 2009 9 YEAr 3 LaNGUaGe CONVeNTIONS 34 Which word correctly completes the sentence? It was an day. fun good happyexciting read the text Big race. The text has some gaps. Choose the correct word to fill each gap. Big race Lisa is 35 in a big race tomorrow. Lisa is my best friend 36 I 37 she does well. I really want 38 to win. 35 run ranrunsrunning 36 or sothen where 37 hope hopes hopedhoping 38 me shehim her Shade one bubble.

© MCEETYA 2009 10 YEAr 3 LaNGUaGe CONVeNTIONS read the text Shopping list. The text has some gaps. Choose the correct word or words to fill each gap. Shopping list Dad asked 39 to write a shopping list. “We need 40 and bananas, ” he said. “Did you write all that 41 ” 39 josh JoshJOSH josH 40 bread milk apples bread milk, apples bread, milk, apples bread, milk, apples. 41 downdown. down? down! 42 Which word can be used instead of the underlined words? I am going to visit my big sister’s house tomorrow. I like it at her house. here thentherewhere Shade one bubble.

© MCEETYA 2009 11 YEAr 3 LaNGUaGe CONVeNTIONS 43 Which word or words correctly complete the sentence? The boy put on his shoes he tied his laces. next and so because and then 44 Which word correctly completes the sentence? I think I prefer shoes. this thatthem those 45 Which word correctly completes the sentence? Jan swam the full length the pool. to ofby on 46 Which sentence is correct? My brother and I went riding. My brother and me went riding. Me and my brother went riding. Me and mine brother went riding. eND OF TeST Shade one bubble.

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