Grade 3 Context Clues Quiz

Johnny and Jainielys were watching the school debate competition where Carter was participating. After winning the competition, Carter was feeling very 'happy'. Identify the synonym for Carter's feeling: a) Sad b) Joyful c) Angry d) Tired

• Tired

• Joyful

• Angry

• Sad

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Emma is shopping for a new car and she is considering a large SUV. William suggested she should consider a compact car instead. Identify the antonym for the word 'large' in this context: a) Small b) Huge c) Large d) Tiny

• a) Small

• d) Tiny

• c) Huge

• b) Large

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

During a city marathon, Ashton was sprinting very 'fast'. Identify the synonym for the word 'fast' used in this context: a) Slow b) Quick c) Rapid d) Swift

• Rapid

• Swift

• Slow

• Quick

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

On a sunny day at the beach, Aliya and Bentley were discussing the weather. Aliya commented that it's 'hot' outside. Bentley disagreed and said it's not 'hot', but it's _______. What word did Bentley use? a) Warm b) Cold c) Boiling d) Scorching

• a) Warm

• d) Scorching

• b) Cold

• c) Boiling

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

After a thrilling football match in the rain, Ashton, Liam, and Montana returned to their locker room. Using context, what does the word 'drenched' mean in the sentence: 'Ashton, Liam, and Montana were drenched.'

• partially dry

• wearing raincoats

• completely soaked or wet

• covered in mud

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

During a winter camping trip, Ben, Aliya, and Bentley were outside building a snowman when a frigid wind blew. Based on the context, what does 'frigid' mean in this scenario?

• extremely hot

• freezing rain

• warm and cozy

• very cold

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Ben and Ashton went to a beach party on a hot summer day. The intense heat made Ashton feel 'drowsy'. Using context, what does the word 'drowsy' mean here?

• feeling energetic and lively

• feeling hungry and thirsty

• feeling sleepy or tired

• feeling cold and shivery

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Aliya, Bentley, and Ben went on a field trip to the city museum where they saw a life-size model of a dinosaur. They were astounded by its enormity. Inferring from the context, what does the word 'gigantic' mean in the sentence: 'The dinosaur model was gigantic, towering over the exhibits.'

• very large or huge

• tiny or small

• colorful or bright

• average or normal

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Inferring from the context, what does the word 'furious' mean in the sentence: 'Morgan was furious when she found out that Carter had accidentally spilled coffee on her new laptop.'

• slightly disappointed

• completely satisfied

• extremely angry or upset

• very happy

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

After a long day of helping with the community clean-up project, Marion and Carter were 'exhausted'. What does 'exhausted' mean in this context?

• completely relaxed and calm

• feeling hungry and thirsty

• very tired or completely worn out

• full of energy and excitement

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4