Context Clues Quiz for Third Graders

What is the main purpose of using context clues when reading?

• To skip difficult words

• To understand the meaning of unfamiliar words

• To memorize the dictionary

• To improve handwriting

In the sentence 'Living in a frigid or extremely cold place can be difficult', what does the word 'frigid' mean?

• Extremely cold

• Hot

• Warm

• Moderate

How do animals adapt according to the guided practice?

• By moving to a new place

• By changing to fit their environment

• By ignoring their surroundings

• By staying the same

What does the word 'survive' mean in the context of the polar bear's furry snout and ears?

• To sleep

• To run fast

• To stay alive

• To eat a lot

In the context of the arctic fox, what is a 'predator'?

• A friend

• An enemy

• A plant

• A shelter