Grade 3 English Language Arts · Context Clues
Build Grade 3 vocabulary skills with five 10-question practice tests on context clues, definitions, examples, synonyms, antonyms, and sentence meaning.
These Grade 3 English Language Arts practice tests help students determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by using clues in the surrounding sentence. Students work with definitions, examples, synonyms, antonyms, and cause-and-effect clues.
Read beyond the unfamiliar word. Look for words that explain, describe, compare, or give an example. Then replace the word with each answer choice and select the meaning that makes the entire sentence clear.
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5. Test
A 10-question Grade 3 English Language Arts practice test on using context clues to determine vocabulary meanings, synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and examples.
Read the whole sentence and look for definitions, examples, comparisons, or nearby clues. Replace the unknown word with each choice and select the meaning that fits best.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Very dry.
The lack of rain and dry ground define arid.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Extremely tiny.
Being smaller than a grain of rice is a clue that minuscule means extremely tiny.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is Very joyful.
Cheering and hugging after a win show great joy.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Strong and solid.
Holding a heavy truck shows that the bridge is strong and solid.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Clever at solving problems.
The fox watches the gate and finds a solution, showing cleverness.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Peaceful and calm.
Calm water and no strong waves are clues to tranquil.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is Difficult to carry or handle.
Heavy and awkward describes something cumbersome.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Dangerous.
Loose rocks and a steep drop make the path dangerous.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Hesitant or not eager.
Taking a deep breath before speaking suggests hesitation or a lack of eagerness.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is No longer useful or current.
Replacing the old machine with newer equipment shows that it was no longer current.
Context clues are words and details around an unfamiliar word that help explain its meaning.
Readers can use definitions, examples, synonyms, antonyms, descriptions, and cause-and-effect clues.
The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 3 Context Clues questions in total.
