Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Grade 3 • Context Clues

She was asked about her plans for the weekend.

 

What does the word 'about' mean?

• From one side to the other

• To transport or hold something

• A type of food made from dough

• Approximately or near

They got married three years ago.

 

What does the word 'ago' mean?

• The tip or end of something

• Close or not far away from something

• In the past

• To not remember something

The children eagerly watched as the colorful balloon floated into the sky.

 

What does the word 'balloon' mean?

• Making loud sounds when sad or hurt

• To not remember something

• A floating object filled with air

• Close or not far away from something

She celebrated her birthday with a big party.

 

What does the word 'birthday' mean?

• The opposite of right, not on the right side

• A container made of woven materials

• The day someone was born

• A small round fruit with a seed

She sliced the warm bread and enjoyed it with butter.

 

What does the word 'bread' mean?

• To transport or hold something

• The fourth day of the week

• A type of food made from dough

• Problems or difficulties that cause worry or inconvenience

She spread butter on her toast for breakfast.

 

What does the word 'butter' mean?

• When you are happy and show it

• Body parts that help us see

• A creamy yellow food made from milk

• To toss or fling something through the air

She picked the ripe cherry from the tree and savored its sweet taste.

 

What does the word 'cherry' mean?

• To extend or distribute over an area

• The hot season between spring and autumn

• A funny performer who wears colorful clothes

• A small round fruit with a seed

The circus performer dressed up as a clown to entertain the audience.

 

What does the word 'clown' mean?

• Approximately or near

• Previously owned or had possession of

• From one side to the other

• A funny performer who wears colorful clothes

She broke down in tears and let out desperate cries for help.

 

What does the word 'cries' mean?

• Not able to see

• Making loud sounds when sad or hurt

• Used to express obligation or expectation

• An area with grass and trees

She had finally finished the task that had taken weeks to complete.

 

What does the word 'done' mean?

• Finished or completed a task or activity

• A creamy yellow food made from milk

• To have on your body

• To not remember something