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Grade 3 English Language - Context for Word Meaning
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There are many times when students are reading materials and they come across an unknown word. One way to figure out the meaning of the word is to look it up in a dictionary. Another way is to use the context clues. There are usually clues in the sentence to help students figure out the meaning of the unknown word.

Grade 3 English Language - Context for Word Meaning
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1. Read the sentence.
Queens and kings REIGN over their kingdoms until their deaths.
Use the context clues. What is the meaning of the capitalized word?
2. Read the sentence.
While skiing on the mountain, an AVALANCHE buried the trees in the snow.
Use the context clues. What is the meaning of the capitalized words?
3. Read the sentence.
Several pets PERISHED in the fire because they could not be saved.
,(rightanswer)Died"
4. Read the sentence.
Typewriters and public pay phones are OBSOLETE.
Use the context clues. What is the meaning of the capitalized word?
5. Read the sentence.
My grades were on the DECLINE after I failed a few tests.
Use the context clues. What is the meaning of the capitalized word?
6. Read the sentence.
The bully would TAUNT his victims with mean words.
Use the context clues. What is the meaning of the capitalized word?
7. Read the sentence.
The elderly FEEBLE woman needed help crossing the road.
Use the context clues. What is the meaning of the capitalized word?
8. Read the sentence.
After playing two soccer games, I was SLUGGISH when walking home.
Use the context clues. What is the meaning of the capitalized word?
9. Read the sentence.
When the police officer told the man to stop, the man would COMPLY.
Use the context clues. What is the meaning of the capitalized word?
10. Read the sentence.
My mom served a HEARTY meal of steak, mashed potatoes, rolls, salad, green beans and chocolate cake.
Use the context clues. What is the meaning of the capitalized word?

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