PagineNorthwest Territories Grade 3 English Language Arts Practice Tests
Five free, full-length practice tests for Grade 3 english language arts in Northwest Territories, written to the NWT curriculum (moving from Alberta to B.C.). Take them online for instant scoring and a skill breakdown, or print them with an answer key.
- 5 full tests
- ~18 questions each
- Answer keys
- Free
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All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.
What these tests cover
Northwest Territories curriculum strands:
Skills across all five tests: Grammar (20) · Key details (14) · Spelling (6) · Vocabulary (6) · Character (5) · Writing (5) · Punctuation (5) · Plot (4) · Inference (4) · Cause and effect (3)
Each test has an original Canadian reading passage (and, for most grades, a second text), language and conventions questions, and a writing task with a guide to what a strong answer includes.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
From the passage “The Bay of Fundy”
Which two provinces are next to the Bay of Fundy?
A. Alberta and Saskatchewan B. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia C. Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island D. Ontario and QuebecShow answer
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia- What makes the Bay of Fundy special?
A. It is in the Arctic. B. It is the coldest bay in the world. C. It has no water. D. It has the highest tides in the world.Show answer
It has the highest tides in the world. - Why does the author compare the tide to a four-storey building?
A. to tell readers where to stay B. to show that buildings are near the bay C. to explain how rocks form D. to help readers picture how high the water risesShow answer
to help readers picture how high the water rises - Why must visitors "watch the clock"?
A. The park closes at noon. B. The buses leave early. C. The tide comes back quickly and covers the path. D. The rocks fall at night.Show answer
The tide comes back quickly and covers the path.
More Grade 3 practice in Northwest Territories
Also useful: printable worksheets · Canadian reading levels · Canadian classics · Northwest Territories curriculum guide
Frequently asked questions
What is in these Northwest Territories Grade 3 English Language Arts practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 18 questions each. Each test has an original Canadian reading passage (and, for most grades, a second text), language and conventions questions, and a writing task with a guide to what a strong answer includes. You get a score, a skill breakdown and a review of every answer at the end.
Do these tests follow the Northwest Territories curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the NWT curriculum (moving from Alberta to B.C.) — the strands are Comprehend and connect (reading, listening, viewing), Create and communicate (writing, speaking, representing). Pagine summarizes the curriculum in its own words and links to the official documents.
Can I print them?
Yes. Every test has a printable version with an answer key, so you can use it in class or at the kitchen table.
Are these official tests?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.