In this Grade 3 worksheet, students practice antonym or contrast context clues using signal words like 'but', 'unlike', 'however', and 'although'. Fill-in-the-blank questions ask kids to find words that mean the opposite of nearby words, while a matching activity pairs contrast signals with their jobs in sentences. Each item includes Grade 3 examples about school, feelings, and everyday life. Hints and clear explanations help students notice when a sentence shifts to an opposite idea, sharpening their context clue skills.
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Context Clues
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Unlike his noisy brother, Max was quiet at the library.
2. The road was bumpy, but the next one was smooth.
3. She felt cheerful in the morning; however, by night she was sad.
4. Unlike the huge dog, the kitten was very tiny and small.
5. Most kids were eager, but Jin seemed bored about the trip.
6. Although the test looked hard, it turned out to be easy.
7. The soup was bland, unlike the spicy curry on my plate.
8. She is usually calm, but today she feels very nervous.
9. The first task was simple; in contrast, the last task was tricky.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
unlike
→ signals opposite groups
shows a change in idea
but
→ shows a change in idea
signals opposite groups
however
→ signals a contrast mood
signals a contrast mood
although
→ means even though
means even though
Context Clues
★ Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) Unlike his noisy brother, Max was quiet at the library.
2) The road was bumpy, but the next one was smooth.
3) She felt cheerful in the morning; however, by night she was sad.
4) Unlike the huge dog, the kitten was very tiny and small.
5) Most kids were eager, but Jin seemed bored about the trip.
6) Although the test looked hard, it turned out to be easy.
7) The soup was bland, unlike the spicy curry on my plate.
8) She is usually calm, but today she feels very nervous.
9) The first task was simple; in contrast, the last task was tricky.
★ Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1) Match each item to its correct answer.
unlike
→ signals opposite groups
shows a change in idea
but
→ shows a change in idea
signals opposite groups
however
→ signals a contrast mood
signals a contrast mood
although
→ means even though
means even though
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