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Parts of a plant Quiz for Grade 3

10 science questions on parts of a plant with answers, written for Grade 3. Use it as it is, change any question, print it with an answer key, or give it online and let it grade itself.

1.
Which part of the plant absorbs water from the soil? (Multiple choice)
  1. Root
  2. Flower
  3. Leaf
  4. Stem
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Root

Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
2.
What part of the plant holds it up and carries water to the leaves? (Multiple choice)
  1. Seed
  2. Flower
  3. Stem
  4. Root
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Stem

The stem supports the plant and transports water.
3.
Which part of the plant makes food using sunlight? (Multiple choice)
  1. Root
  2. Stem
  3. Leaf
  4. Flower
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Leaf

Leaves use sunlight to make food through photosynthesis.
4.
What part of the plant is usually colorful and helps attract pollinators? (Multiple choice)
  1. Root
  2. Flower
  3. Seed
  4. Stem
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Flower

Flowers attract pollinators with their colors.
5.
The roots of a plant grow above the ground. (True or false)
  1. True
  2. False
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False

Roots grow underground to absorb water and nutrients.
6.
Leaves help the plant make food. (True or false)
  1. True
  2. False
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True

Leaves perform photosynthesis to make food.
7.
Name the part of the plant that holds it upright and transports water. (Identification)
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Stem

The stem supports the plant and carries water.
8.
The _____ is the part of the plant that grows underground and takes in water. (Fill in the blank)
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root

Roots grow underground and absorb water.
9.
Match each plant part with its job. (Matching type)
1. Root
A. Supports plant
2. Stem
B. Makes food
3. Leaf
C. Absorbs water
4. Flower
D. Attracts pollinators
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1 = Absorbs water; 2 = Supports plant; 3 = Makes food; 4 = Attracts pollinators

Each plant part has a specific job.
10.
Give three parts of a plant. (Enumeration)
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Root, Stem, Leaf

Roots, stems, and leaves are main parts of a plant.