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Grade 3 English Language - Context for Word Definition
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Literal and nonliteral meanings are found in many reading and writings. There are some phrases that do not have the same meaning as the individual words in the phrase. You need to be aware of the meanings of these kind of phrases. Some of these are literal but some are nonliteral. Context clues help students figure out the meanings of words and phrases.

Grade 3 English Language - Context for Word Definition
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1. What is the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence below?
The FEROCIOUS lion roared showing his large teeth.
2. What is the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence below?
When the mouse stood next to the elephant, the mouse looked PUNY.
3. What is the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence below?
The young girl was PRONE to sicknesses since her body could not fight anything off.
4. What is the meaning of the capitalized phrase in the sentence below?
Tiffany couldn't MAKE OUT what her friend was saying because she was too far away.
5. What is the meaning of the capitalized phrase in the sentence below?
When I got mad at my friend on the phone, I then HUNG UP on her.
6. What is the meaning of the capitalized phrase in the sentence below?
The little girl MADE UP a story because she didn't want to get in trouble.
7. What is the meaning of the capitalized phrase in the sentence below?
My dad told me to PUT AWAY at least half of my money in the bank.
8. What is the meaning of the capitalized phrase in the sentence below?
My teacher asked me to LOOK OVER my test to see if I had any questions.
9. What is the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence below?
When the PEDESTRIAN walked across the street, he looked both ways for cars.
10. What is the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence below?
Asking the young boy to pay hundreds of dollars for an item was ABSURD.

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