: Distinguishing when the vowel "drops" (e.g., замочек vs. ключик ).
: Identifying the gender of indeclinable nouns (e.g., тюль - masc, кольраби - fem) and common-gender nouns ( сирота , неряха ).
A common dictation used for this grade level describes a winter forest. Key nouns tested include: Сугробы (snowdrifts)
