3rd Grade Spelling Test

A free 3rd grade spelling test to print. It has 20 questions, Name, Date and Score lines, and an answer key.

Other versions: Version B · Version C

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What is on the test

• Part A, multiple choice: 10 questions. Circle the letter of the right answer.
• Part B, write the word: 10 questions. Write the word on the line.
• Time limit on the sheet: 20 minutes. Use it, or give no time limit.

Skill check

The last part of the sheet is for you. It says which questions test which skill.

• Questions 1–20: Spelling, Grade 3. Common Core L.3.2f, L.3.2e; TEKS 110.5(b)(2)(B)(i), 110.5(b)(11)(D)(xi), 110.5(b)(2)(B)(vii) and more.

How to use it

1. Print one copy for each student.
2. Read the instructions for each part with the class.
3. Mark the test with the answer key. Write the score out of 20.
4. Look at the skill check. Find the skill with the most mistakes and teach it again.
5. Print Version B for a retest. It asks new questions on the same skills.

The questions in Version A

This is what the test asks. The answers are on the answer key.

Part A: Multiple choice

1. Which pattern does "tallest" have?
   1. Double
   2. Drop e
   3. y to i
   4. Just add
2. Which pattern does "watch" have?
   1. tch
   2. ch
3. Which pattern does "making" have?
   1. Double
   2. Drop e
   3. y to i
   4. Just add
4. Which pattern does "tear" have?
   1. air
   2. are
   3. ear
5. Which pattern does "mailbox" have?
   1. long a
   2. long e
   3. long o
6. Which pattern does "riding" have?
   1. Double
   2. Drop e
   3. y to i
   4. Just add
7. Which pattern does "quickly" have?
   1. ful
   2. less
   3. ly
8. Which pattern does "untie" have?
   1. un
   2. re
9. Which pattern does "wrong" have?
   1. kn
   2. wr
   3. mb
10. Which pattern does "ridge" have?
    1. dge
    2. ge

Part B: Write the word

11. Unscramble the letters: afri
12. Write the whole word: part___
13. Unscramble the letters: tnoubt
14. Unscramble the letters: iastkgn
15. Unscramble the letters: tmbuh
16. Write the whole word: shad__
17. Unscramble the letters: arinuf
18. Unscramble the letters: eged
19. Write the whole word: wa___
20. Write the whole word: bi____

Practice first

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• 3rd Grade Spelling Worksheets

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