Grade 3 English · Language Usage
Virginia SOL 3.LU.2
Virginia SOL 3.LU.2 is part of the Language Usage strand in Grade 3 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students use conventions of Standard English mechanics in writing. Below is what 3.LU.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.LU.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.LU.2 means
Use conventions of Standard English mechanics in writing.
Practice Grade 3 English SOL questions
Free Grade 3 English questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 3.LU.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Which word means the opposite of grouchy?
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Answer: H — happy
2. Paragraph 5 is MOSTLY about the —
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Answer: D — problems caused by missing sleep
3. In paragraph 6, what does the author say might help a person sleep?
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Answer: J — drinking a glass of milk
4. Plenty of sleep will MOST likely cause a student to —
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Answer: B — remember lessons easier
Skills you’ll practice for 3.LU.2
- Use commas in series, dates, addresses, and in greetings and closings of letters.
- Use apostrophes to form contractions and possessions.
- Capitalize holidays, names, and places.
- Use learned spelling patterns when writing words.
- Consult reference materials to check and correct spelling.
Key concepts covered by 3.LU.2
- commas
- punctuation
- series
- dates
- addresses
- apostrophes
- contractions
- possessions
- capitalization
- holidays
- names
- places
- spelling patterns
- word writing
- spelling correction
- reference materials
How to study and practice SOL 3.LU.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.LU.2 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Related Grade 3 English standards in Language Usage
- 3.LU.1 — Use conventions of Standard English grammar in speaking and writing.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.LU.2
What is Virginia SOL 3.LU.2?
SOL 3.LU.2 is a Grade 3 English Standard of Learning in the Language Usage strand. It expects students to use conventions of Standard English mechanics in writing.
What skills does SOL 3.LU.2 cover?
SOL 3.LU.2 is assessed on 5 skills: use commas in series, dates, addresses, and in greetings and closings of letters; use apostrophes to form contractions and possessions; capitalize holidays, names, and places; use learned spelling patterns when writing words; consult reference materials to check and correct spelling.
What strand of Grade 3 English is SOL 3.LU.2 in?
SOL 3.LU.2 belongs to the Language Usage reporting strand of the Grade 3 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 3.LU.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.LU.2 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.