Which thing is the teacher talking about?
Understand Spoken Words and Language Structures · TELPAS Grade 3 listening. The correct answer, and the reasoning behind it.
Reporting category 1: follow spoken directions and understand words and phrases as they are used in speech. On the real test some of these ask the student to click on a picture.
Listen to the teacher. Then answer the question.
Something to Cut With
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Ms. Garza: Find the thing you use to cut paper. It has two handles and two sharp blades.
The question
Choose the best answer.
Which thing is the teacher talking about?
- A glue stick
- A ruler
- A pair of scissorsCorrect answer
- A pencil
Why “A pair of scissors” is correct
This tests understanding a spoken description of an object. The teacher says it is used to cut paper and has two handles and two blades, which describes scissors. On the real test the student would click a picture; here the pictures are named in words.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A glue stick — A glue stick sticks paper together; it does not cut.
- A ruler — A ruler measures and draws lines; it has no blades.
- A pencil — A pencil is for writing; it has no handles or blades.
Practice more of this
More listening practice for Grade 3, or see the TELPAS practice test for 3rd grade.
This is an independent study resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Texas Education Agency or the official TELPAS program. All questions here are original practice material written to match the published test design.