Context Clues Quiz for Grade 3

Read the sentence and choose the correct meaning of the word "bark" in the context of the sentence:

"The dog’s bark was loud and could be heard from far away."

• The outer covering of a tree

• The sound a dog makes

• A type of boat

• A command to stop

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Read the sentence and choose the correct meaning of the word "bat" in the context of the sentence:

"The bat flew out of the cave at dusk."

• A piece of sports equipment

• A small flying mammal

• To hit something

• A type of dance

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Read the sentence and choose the correct meaning of the word "light" in the context of the sentence:

"The room was filled with light from the window."

• Not heavy

• Brightness from a source

• To set on fire

• A type of switch

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain the meaning of the word "spring" in the context of the sentence:

"The children enjoyed playing in the spring."

• A season of the year

• A device that stores energy

• To jump or leap

• A source of water

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain the meaning of the word "wave" in the context of the sentence:

"She gave a friendly wave as she left the room."

• A movement of the hand

• A ridge of water

• A type of energy

• A style of hair

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the multiple meanings of the word "bank" and choose the correct meaning in the context of the sentence:

"He deposited his money in the bank."

• The side of a river

• A financial institution

• To tilt an airplane

• A place to store items

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the multiple meanings of the word "pen" and choose the correct meaning in the context of the sentence:

"She wrote a letter with her favorite pen."

• A small enclosure for animals

• A writing instrument

• To confine

• A type of bird

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain the meaning of the word "seal" in the context of the sentence:

"The envelope had a wax seal on it."

• A marine animal

• To close tightly

• A stamp or emblem

• To make secure

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain the meaning of the word "current" in the context of the sentence:

"The current in the river was very strong."

• Happening now

• A flow of water

• A type of fruit

• A flow of electricity

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the multiple meanings of the word "plant" and choose the correct meaning in the context of the sentence:

"She decided to plant flowers in the garden."

• A factory

• To place seeds in the ground

• A living organism

• To place something secretly

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DOK Level 1: Recall