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Context Clues

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    Context clues - multiple choice questions leveled for 3rd grade
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  • In the sentence "The diminutive puppy could fit in my hand," what does diminutive mean?
    spotted
    tiny
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  • "The malodorous garbage needed to be taken out immediately." What does malodorous mean?
    bad-smelling
    heavy
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  • In "The jubilant children celebrated their victory," what does jubilant mean?
    tired
    extremely happy
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  • "The transparent glass allowed us to see right through it." What does transparent mean?
    clear
    thick
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  • In "The famished hikers quickly ate their lunch," what does famished mean?
    lost
    very hungry
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  • "The timid mouse hid when it saw the cat," what does timid mean?
    brave
    shy
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  • "The massive elephant was larger than all the others." What does massive mean?
    friendly
    very large
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  • In "The pristine beach had no trash on it," what does pristine mean?
    clean and unspoiled
    dangerous
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  • "The peculiar noise made everyone look around." What does peculiar mean?
    strange
    normal
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  • In the sentence "The exhausted runner collapsed at the finish line," what does 'collapsed' most likely mean?
    fell down
    jumped up
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  • In "The delectable chocolate cake disappeared quickly," what does 'delectable' mean?
    disgusting
    very tasty
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  • In "The generous boy shared all his candy," what does 'generous' mean?
    selfish
    giving
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  • "The scorching sun made the day unbearable." What does 'scorching' suggest?
    cool
    extremely hot
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  • The puppy was famished after playing all day and ate his dinner very quickly. What does famished mean?
    hungry
    sleepy
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  • Lena was timid about raising her hand in class, so she stayed quiet. What does timid mean?
    excited
    shy
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  • The sky was so gloomy that we knew it would rain soon. What does gloomy mean?
    Bright and sunny
    Dark and cloudy
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