Context Clues-3rd Grade Question Preview (ID: 46607)


Use Context Clues To Determine The Meaning Of The Unknown Word. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word sweltering. The final days of August were sweltering, with temperatures reaching into the nineties.
a) rainy
b) very hot
c) boring
d) fun

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word archaic. The book was filled with archaic words that people no longer use today.
a) old
b) long
c) beautiful
d) boring

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word expedition. The expedition lasted several weeks, and it led them over the mountain and through the desert.
a) car
b) compass
c) map
d) trip

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word refuge. The children found refuge in the sturdy fortress while the city was under attack.
a) protection
b) supplies
c) danger
d) education

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word unconventional. Our new teacher has an unconventional style of teaching. Her classes are very different from what we are used to.
a) useful
b) normal
c) not common
d) bad

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word astute. The dog was so astute that it found the hidden toy in less than a minute.
a) friendly
b) playful
c) smart
d) tired

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word assured. The yellow team was ahead by many points, so everyone felt assured that they would win.
a) annoyed
b) happy
c) certain
d) not certain

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word consult. Mrs. Bolt had to consult a lawyer because she needed advice on her new business.
a) talk to
b) work for
c) travel with
d) debate with

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word scarce. Good farmland was scarce on the island, so many foods had to be brought in from other places.
a) common
b) limited
c) low quality
d) expensive

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word merge. The board game club and the chess team had very few members, so they decided to merge.
a) to agree
b) to join together
c) to compete
d) to build

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