Context Clues
Grade 3 Reading Worksheet
Circle the answer.
"After the long car ride, Ava felt drowsy and could barely keep her eyes open." What does drowsy mean?
- bored
- hungry
- carsick
- sleepy
"I caught a glimpse of the deer before it ran into the trees." What does glimpse mean?
- a clear photo
- a loud sound
- a quick look
- a long chase
"Ben was timid, so he hid behind Mom when he met new people." Which words help you know what timid means?
- so he
- when he met
- hid behind Mom
- new people
"Some fruits, such as lemons and limes, taste sour." What kind of clue helps you know what sour means?
- a definition
- a synonym
- an example
- an opposite
"The bank of the river was covered in soft green moss." Which meaning of bank fits this sentence?
- the land beside a river
- to tip a plane while turning
- a pile of snow by the road
- a place where people keep money
Which sentence uses the word fragile correctly?
- A fragile brick wall held up the whole heavy roof.
- Fragile boots keep your feet safe in deep snow.
- Wrap the fragile glass bowl so it will not break.
- The fragile rock stayed whole when it fell off the cliff.
"The gigantic whale was longer than our whole school bus." What does gigantic mean?
- very hungry
- very large
- very fast
- very loud
"My sandwich got soggy because it sat in a puddle of water at the picnic." Which words help you know what soggy means?
- My sandwich got
- at the picnic
- in a puddle of water
- because it
"The old car was slow, but the new train was swift." What kind of clue helps you know what swift means?
- an opposite
- a definition
- a synonym
- an example
"The puppy was curious and sniffed every box to see what was inside." What does curious mean?
- wanting to find out
- feeling very tired
- feeling a bit afraid
- wanting to be alone