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ELAGSE3L4.a Context Clues Quiz for Grade 3

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Small

b)

Huge

c)

Fast

d)

Quiet

2.

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

a)

They are short.

b)

They are very tall.

c)

They are wilting.

d)

They are colorful.

3.

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

a)

Confused

b)

Happy

c)

Angry

d)

Excited

4.

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

a)

Scared

b)

Uninterested

c)

Interested

d)

Angry

5.

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

a)

Warm

b)

Cold

c)

Gentle

d)

Strong

6.

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

a)

Dull

b)

Bright

c)

Dark

d)

Faded

7.

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

a)

Modern

b)

Old

c)

Small

d)

New

8.

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

a)

Carelessly

b)

Quickly

c)

Carefully

d)

Lazily

9.

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

a)

To show the snow is dirty

b)

To show the snow is melting

c)

To show the snow is shiny and clean

d)

To show the snow is heavy

10.

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

a)

It was quiet.

b)

It was sudden and loud.

c)

It was slow.

d)

It was calm.

11.

What reasoning can you use to determine the meaning of "serene" in the sentence: "The serene lake reflected the clear blue sky"?

a)

The lake is busy.

b)

The lake is calm and peaceful.

c)

The lake is polluted.

d)

The lake is noisy.

12.

In the sentence "The bustling city was full of life and energy," what does "bustling" suggest about the city?

a)

The city is empty.

b)

The city is quiet.

c)

The city is lively and busy.

d)

The city is dark.

13.

How does the word "devoured" in the sentence "The hungry dog devoured its meal" help you understand the dog's actions?

a)

The dog ate slowly.

b)

The dog ate quickly and eagerly.

c)

The dog ignored the meal.

d)

The dog shared the meal.

14.

In the sentence "The stormy weather made the journey treacherous," what does "treacherous" suggest about the journey?

a)

The journey was safe.

b)

The journey was dangerous.

c)

The journey was easy.

d)

The journey was boring.

15.

What does the word "exhilarating" mean in the sentence: "The roller coaster ride was exhilarating"?

a)

Boring

b)

Exciting and thrilling

c)

Calm

d)

Slow