Grade 3 Context Clues sheet 4 hard level presents a longer passage and asks Grade 3 readers to infer multiple unknown words from surrounding context. Four multiple-choice questions on trudged, aroma, famished, and merrily plus five fill-ins on treacherous, brilliant, serene, eager, and generously build strong CCSS L.3.4a paragraph inference skills for Grade 3 learners. This Grade 3 printable is perfect for classroom practice or homework review.
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Context Clues
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Grade 3 passage clue: Ben trudged up the steep hill, dragging his heavy backpack. What does trudged mean?
A) walked slowly with effort
B) ran happily
C) skipped lightly
D) floated easily
2. Grade 3 passage clue: The aroma of fresh bread drifted from the bakery and made Ben smile. What does aroma mean?
A) a loud sound
B) a pleasant smell
C) a bright color
D) a cold wind
3. Grade 3 passage clue: Ben was famished after the long walk, so he bought a warm loaf. What does famished mean?
A) sleepy
B) bored
C) very hungry
D) angry
4. Grade 3 passage clue: He chatted merrily with the baker while munching his bread. What does merrily mean?
A) angrily
B) sadly
C) silently
D) cheerfully
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. Grade 3 passage: The path was treacherous with loose rocks; treacherous means dangerous.
2. Grade 3 passage: Ben paused to admire the brilliant sunset; brilliant means very bright.
3. Grade 3 passage: A gentle breeze made him feel serene; serene means calm and peaceful.
4. Grade 3 passage: He quickened his pace, eager to get home; eager means full of excitement.
5. Grade 3 passage: Ben shared his loaf generously with his little sister; generously means in a giving way.
Context Clues
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Grade 3 passage clue: Ben trudged up the steep hill, dragging his heavy backpack. What does trudged mean?
A) walked slowly with effort
B) ran happily
C) skipped lightly
D) floated easily
2. Grade 3 passage clue: The aroma of fresh bread drifted from the bakery and made Ben smile. What does aroma mean?
A) a loud sound
B) a pleasant smell
C) a bright color
D) a cold wind
3. Grade 3 passage clue: Ben was famished after the long walk, so he bought a warm loaf. What does famished mean?
A) sleepy
B) bored
C) very hungry
D) angry
4. Grade 3 passage clue: He chatted merrily with the baker while munching his bread. What does merrily mean?
A) angrily
B) sadly
C) silently
D) cheerfully
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) Grade 3 passage: The path was treacherous with loose rocks; treacherous means dangerous.
2) Grade 3 passage: Ben paused to admire the brilliant sunset; brilliant means very bright.
3) Grade 3 passage: A gentle breeze made him feel serene; serene means calm and peaceful.
4) Grade 3 passage: He quickened his pace, eager to get home; eager means full of excitement.
5) Grade 3 passage: Ben shared his loaf generously with his little sister; generously means in a giving way.
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