Rights and Responsibilities

Grade 3 Social Studies Worksheet

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Circle the answer.

1.
Which responsibility goes with the right to play at the public park?
- follow the park's posted rules
- pick which games to play
- use the park any day it is open
- bring friends to the park
2.
At the library, which of these is a right, not a responsibility?
- reading any book on the shelves
- returning books by the due date
- using a quiet voice in the library
- paying for a lost book
3.
Which pair puts a right first and its matching responsibility second?
- ride the school bus; sing loudly with friends
- ride the school bus; return books on time
- ride the school bus; stay seated while it moves
- ride the school bus; choose any seat you want
4.
Why should people keep sidewalks clear?
- So the sidewalk stays new longer.
- So shops can put out more signs.
- So bikes can go faster on them.
- So neighbors can walk safely too.
5.
Ana has the right to speak at the class meeting. Which action would take that right from others?
- talking over everyone the whole time
- listening to a classmate's idea
- sharing her idea when called on
- raising her hand to speak
6.
Which sentence is true?
- Responsibilities help protect everyone's rights.
- Only adults have responsibilities.
- Children have no rights at school.
- Rights mean you can ignore the rules.
7.
The class votes for a class pet. A fish wins. What is a responsible choice for kids who wanted a hamster?
- help care for the fish
- bring a hamster to class anyway
- ask for a new vote every day
- refuse to feed the fish
8.
Which of these is a responsibility of people in a town?
- visiting the town park
- reading at the library
- obeying traffic signs
- speaking at a town meeting
9.
Why is it important to let classmates learn too?
- Then the teacher gives fewer tests.
- Then recess can start sooner.
- Then you get to choose the lesson.
- Everyone shares the room and deserves to learn.
10.
Which action protects the right to use the library for everyone?
- keeping a book you really like
- handling books gently
- hiding books for yourself
- writing notes in library books

Rights and Responsibilities

Answer Key - Grade 3 Social Studies Worksheet

Circle the answer.

1.
Which responsibility goes with the right to play at the public park?
- follow the park's posted rules
- pick which games to play
- use the park any day it is open
- bring friends to the park
2.
At the library, which of these is a right, not a responsibility?
- reading any book on the shelves
- returning books by the due date
- using a quiet voice in the library
- paying for a lost book
3.
Which pair puts a right first and its matching responsibility second?
- ride the school bus; sing loudly with friends
- ride the school bus; return books on time
- ride the school bus; stay seated while it moves
- ride the school bus; choose any seat you want
4.
Why should people keep sidewalks clear?
- So the sidewalk stays new longer.
- So shops can put out more signs.
- So bikes can go faster on them.
- So neighbors can walk safely too.
5.
Ana has the right to speak at the class meeting. Which action would take that right from others?
- talking over everyone the whole time
- listening to a classmate's idea
- sharing her idea when called on
- raising her hand to speak
6.
Which sentence is true?
- Responsibilities help protect everyone's rights.
- Only adults have responsibilities.
- Children have no rights at school.
- Rights mean you can ignore the rules.
7.
The class votes for a class pet. A fish wins. What is a responsible choice for kids who wanted a hamster?
- help care for the fish
- bring a hamster to class anyway
- ask for a new vote every day
- refuse to feed the fish
8.
Which of these is a responsibility of people in a town?
- visiting the town park
- reading at the library
- obeying traffic signs
- speaking at a town meeting
9.
Why is it important to let classmates learn too?
- Then the teacher gives fewer tests.
- Then recess can start sooner.
- Then you get to choose the lesson.
- Everyone shares the room and deserves to learn.
10.
Which action protects the right to use the library for everyone?
- keeping a book you really like
- handling books gently
- hiding books for yourself
- writing notes in library books