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Context Clues
Use sentence clues to determine word meanings — 12 problems with an answer key that explains each clue. Free printable PDF for 3rd grade.
12 problems · Standards: L.3.4a · Difficulty: medium
✅ Answer key included · ✅ Free for home & classroom use
Highlights
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Subject
- Reading & Writing
- Pages
- 2 · worksheet + answer key
- Answer key
- ✅ Included
- Class time
- about 15 min
What's inside
- 1. The puppy was so TINY that it fit in my hand.
- 2. I was FAMISHED after skipping breakfast, so I ate two sandwiches for lunch.
- 3. The AROMA of fresh cookies baking in the oven smelled wonderful.
- 4. We had to POSTPONE the picnic until next week because of the rainstorm.
- 5. The teacher asked us to EXAMINE the rock closely and describe what we saw.
- 6. My brother is very CAUTIOUS when he rides his bike near the busy street.
Showing 6 of 12 problems. The free PDF includes every problem plus the full answer key.
Preview
The free PDF includes all 2 pages — every problem plus the full answer key.
What’s included
- 12 problems across 2 pages (worksheet + answer key)
- Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
- Standards: L.3.4a
- Skill: Using sentence clues to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words
- Suggested use: literacy centers, homework, reading groups, or sub plans
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