This challenging Grade 3 worksheet introduces inference context clues, where readers use the whole sentence or paragraph to figure out tough word meanings. Students read short passages about hikes, puppies, and busy mornings, then pick the best Grade 3 meaning from multiple-choice options. Follow-up fill-in-the-blank questions ask learners to complete ideas that match the inference clues they found. Detailed hints and 'why' explanations guide students to use actions, feelings, and setting as strong clues while building reading confidence.
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Context Clues
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. After hiking all day, Sam felt famished and ate three sandwiches in a row. What does famished most likely mean?
A) very full
B) very hungry
C) very sleepy
D) very thirsty
2. The puppy trembled during the thunder and hid under the bed. What does trembled mean in this Grade 3 passage?
A) barked loudly
B) shook with fear
C) jumped high
D) ran fast
3. Mia glanced at the clock and then rushed out the door without breakfast. What does glanced most likely mean?
A) stared for a long time
B) looked away forever
C) took a quick look
D) closed her eyes
4. The old bridge creaked and swayed, so the hikers crossed it cautiously. What does cautiously mean here?
A) with great care
B) without any care
C) in a big hurry
D) with loud noise
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. Sam was famished after the hike, so he ate three sandwiches.
2. The puppy trembled during the thunder and hid under the bed.
3. Mia glanced at the clock and rushed out the door fast.
4. The hikers crossed the creaky bridge very cautiously.
5. After the long game, the tired players slowly walked home.
Context Clues
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. After hiking all day, Sam felt famished and ate three sandwiches in a row. What does famished most likely mean?
A) very full
B) very hungry
C) very sleepy
D) very thirsty
2. The puppy trembled during the thunder and hid under the bed. What does trembled mean in this Grade 3 passage?
A) barked loudly
B) shook with fear
C) jumped high
D) ran fast
3. Mia glanced at the clock and then rushed out the door without breakfast. What does glanced most likely mean?
A) stared for a long time
B) looked away forever
C) took a quick look
D) closed her eyes
4. The old bridge creaked and swayed, so the hikers crossed it cautiously. What does cautiously mean here?
A) with great care
B) without any care
C) in a big hurry
D) with loud noise
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) Sam was famished after the hike, so he ate three sandwiches.
2) The puppy trembled during the thunder and hid under the bed.
3) Mia glanced at the clock and rushed out the door fast.
4) The hikers crossed the creaky bridge very cautiously.
5) After the long game, the tired players slowly walked home.
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