Worksheet

Vocabulary Strategies

Grade 3 - Grammar - Building Confidence

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  1. Which clue helps with the word fragile in 'The fragile shell cracked easily'?

    • The
    • the capital letter
    • shell
    • cracked easily

  2. Which word part can help find the meaning of replay?

    • the period
    • -ing
    • playground
    • re-

  3. Which feature in a textbook can define bold words?

    • glossary
    • caption only
    • chapter number
    • page margin

  4. Which strategy uses known parts of a word?

    • read only the title
    • count commas only
    • ignore the base word
    • break the word into prefix, base, and suffix

  5. Which answer explains vocabulary strategy use?

    • choose by favorite sound
    • ignore examples
    • skip all long words
    • use clues and references to confirm meaning

  6. Which meaning fits ordinary in 'The day was ordinary, not special'?

    • dangerous
    • usual
    • wet
    • rare

  7. Which reference source gives word meanings in alphabetical order?

    • dictionary
    • multiplication table
    • bar graph
    • timeline

  8. What should a reader do if context clues are not enough?

    • check a dictionary or glossary
    • guess by word length
    • change the word
    • stop reading forever

  9. Which sentence clue can define migrate?

    • move from one place to another
    • turn into stone
    • stay forever
    • measure with a ruler

  10. Which strategy should a reader try first for an unknown word in a sentence?

    • ignore the paragraph
    • use context clues around the word
    • choose the longest answer
    • skip every sentence
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