ELAGSE3L4.a Context Clues Quiz for Grade 3

What is the meaning of the word "gigantic" in the sentence: "The gigantic elephant walked slowly through the forest"?

• Small

• Huge

• Fast

• Quiet

In the sentence "The sunflowers in the garden were towering over the fence," what does the word "towering" suggest about the sunflowers?

• They are short.

• They are very tall.

• They are wilting.

• They are colorful.

Read the sentence: "The detective was puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of the jewels." What does "puzzled" mean in this context?

• Confused

• Happy

• Angry

• Excited

In the sentence "The kitten was curious about the new toy," what does the word "curious" mean?

• Scared

• Uninterested

• Interested

• Angry

What does the word "frigid" mean in the sentence: "The frigid wind made everyone shiver"?

• Warm

• Cold

• Gentle

• Strong

In the sentence "The artist was inspired by the vibrant colors of the sunset," what does "vibrant" mean?

• Dull

• Bright

• Dark

• Faded

Read the sentence: "The ancient ruins were a testament to the civilization's greatness." What does "ancient" mean in this context?

• Modern

• Old

• Small

• New

In the sentence "The chef meticulously arranged the ingredients on the plate," what does "meticulously" suggest about how the chef worked?

• Carelessly

• Quickly

• Carefully

• Lazily

Why might the author use the word "glistening" in the sentence: "The glistening snow covered the entire field"?

• To show the snow is dirty

• To show the snow is melting

• To show the snow is shiny and clean

• To show the snow is heavy

In the sentence "The crowd erupted in applause after the performance," what does "erupted" suggest about the crowd's reaction?

• It was quiet.

• It was sudden and loud.

• It was slow.

• It was calm.