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CONTEXT CLUES

Authored by Sharon Kleckley

English

3rd Grade

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CONTEXT CLUES
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

As the koalas travel from tree to tree in search of food, the baby will cling to its mother’s back. The baby is unable to travel on its own when it is so little, so it holds on tightly to its mother’s back to get to the new location. By holding on tightly, the baby koala is safe during travel.

What does the word cling mean as it is used in the passage?

to hold on tightly

to grab and let go

a type of foods bears eat

to swing from tree to tree

Answer explanation

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  Koalas don't need to drink much water because they get a lot of water from their dietary staple, eucalyptus leaves.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

As I tried to write my speech to become class president, I couldn’t find the right words. I would write one sentence down, reread it, and crumple up the paper. Then I would open up the wrinkled and bent paper to reread the sentence again. There was a big collection of crushed papers around my trash can. Writing a speech was harder than I thought!

What does the word crumple mean as it is used in the passage?

straight and thin

wrinkled and bent

a paper with a speech on it

covered with too much writing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

When the leaves fall from the trees, they cover my yard. On the weekends, my brother and I rake and put the leaves into piles. We take breaks and pick the leaves up, throw them in the air, and watch them scatter on the lawn again. It gives us more work with the rake, but it’s fun to watch the leaves spread out as they drift to the ground.

What does the word scatter mean as it is used in the passage?

connect and form

move together

grow taller

spread out

Answer explanation

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Leaves and carrots are similar.

Orange leaves, that is! They both contain Carotene, which makes them orange.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Read each pair of sentences, paying attention to the context clues. Match each homophone to the correct sentence.

1. I _____ the dog barking all hours of the night.

2. We will meet back ______ after lunch in the park.

1. here

2. hear

1. hear

2. here

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Read each pair of sentences, paying attention to the context clues. Match each homophone to the correct sentence.

1. My teacher asked if the strategy made any ______ to us.

2. The birthday present cost nine dollars and forty-two _______ .

1. sense

2. cents

1. cents

2. sense

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Read each pair of sentences, paying attention to the context clues. Match each homophone to the correct sentence.

1. To get to my house, take the first ______ into the neighborhood.

2. Pen pals ______ each other letters once a month to keep in touch.

1. right

2. write

1. write

2. right

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