Year 3 NAPLAN Reading Sample Questions
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Sample questions
All questions are medium difficulty and drawn from the Skillo practice bank. Each worked solution is revealed after you select an answer.
SAMPLE QUESTION 1 — Medium
Priya read a book about the coral reef. She learned that coral is not a plant but an animal, made up of tiny creatures called polyps. The colours of coral come from microscopic algae living inside them. When the ocean temperature rises, the coral expels the algae and turns white — a process called bleaching. Without the algae, the coral starves and can die. The Great Barrier Reef has experienced several mass bleaching events due to rising ocean temperatures. According to the passage, why does coral turn white during bleaching?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 2 — Medium
Mei loved maths but struggled with reading aloud in class. Whenever the teacher asked students to read from the textbook, Mei's heart would beat fast and her hands would sweat. She worried she would say a word wrong and people would laugh. One day, her teacher let her practise reading a passage at home first. When Mei read it in class, it went perfectly. She realised that preparation could help with the things that scared her. What did Mei learn from this experience?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 3 — Medium
How did Priya feel before the race started?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 4 — Medium
Read the following text: Every summer, Aarav's class visited the rockpools at the edge of the bay to observe sea creatures. This year, Aarav noticed a small crab tucked beneath a ledge, perfectly still. His teacher explained that crabs hide in tight spaces to protect themselves from the hot sun and hungry birds. Aarav carefully sketched the crab in his notebook so he could remember exactly where it was sheltering. Why did the crab stay hidden under the ledge?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 5 — Medium
What happened to the water vapour when it reached the plastic wrap?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 6 — Medium
Why did Devi warn students not to feed the pelicans?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 7 — Medium
Why is a wombat's tough rump useful?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 8 — Medium
Read the following text: Mia and her dad went rockpooling at the beach near their home. Mia carefully lifted a wet rock and spotted a small crab hiding underneath. She gently put the rock back so the crab would not lose its shelter. Her dad smiled and told her she was a thoughtful explorer. Why did Mia put the rock back carefully?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 9 — Medium
What does the phrase 'think on their feet' most likely mean?
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SAMPLE QUESTION 10 — Medium
What does the saying 'A prepared house is a safer house' most likely mean?
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