3rd GRADE AFTER SCHOOL VOCABULARY -2023

Words that can have different meanings depending on how they are used are called __________words. 

• synonyms 

• multiple meaning 

• prefixes 

A word in the dictionary that includes the pronunciation, word parts, parts of speech, and the meaning. 

• dictionary entry 

• atonyms

• multiple meaning 

The _____is the central or universal idea that express a truth about human behavior. 

• theme

• author's purpose

• suffixes 

_____are words or sentences around an unfamiliar word that can help you understand the meaning of the word. 

• context clues

• multiple meaning 

• author's purpose 

An_______is an unknown word. 

• unfamiliar word 

• context clue 

• multiple meaning word 

The reason an author writes is called __________. 

• author's purpose 

• theme 

• dictionary entry 

^{Use context clues to help you understand the meaning of the unfamiliar word.} 
The salesman lowered the price on the car, which made it a bargain. 
What is the meaning of the word bargain? 

• good price 

• salesman

• cool

^{Use context clues to help you understand the meaning of the unfamiliar word.} 
The cruel girl stole her sister’s cookie.
What is the meaning of the word cruel?

• mean

• funny

• girl

_{What is all that racket outside? 
What is the meaning of the word racket as it used in the sentence above?} 

• noise 

•  what is used to hit a tennis ball 

• shoes 

He had to track his print while reading his book.
What is the meaning of the word track as it is used in the sentence?  

• path 

• where you run

• to follow