3rd Grade Vocabulary and Context Clues Quiz 1

Read the passage: "Despite the thunderstorm, the determined hiker persevered through the muddy trail, refusing to turn back." What does persevered mean based on the context?

• walked slowly

• gave up quickly

• continued despite difficulties

• enjoyed the weather

In the sentence: "The dilapidated house stood at the end of the street, with its peeling paint and broken windows." Which word best describes dilapidated?

• beautiful

• run-down

• expensive

• new

"The archaeologist made a momentous discovery when she found the ancient tomb." Based on how it's used, what does momentous most likely mean?

• very important

• very small

• very quick

• very common

Read the passage: "The mysterious package was inconspicuous on the doorstep, and nobody noticed it for hours." What does inconspicuous mean?

• brightly colored

• very large

• not easily noticed

• wrapped in paper

"The scientist was meticulous in recording every detail of the experiment." Which word means the opposite of meticulous?

• careful

• precise

• careless

• thorough

"The abundant rainfall this spring caused the garden to flourish." What does abundant mean in this context?

• light

• plentiful

• rare

• harmful

Read the sentences: "The young inventor was innovative. Her new machine solved problems in ways no one had thought of before." What does innovative mean?

• creative and original

• old-fashioned

• complicated

• unsuccessful

"The predicament seemed impossible to solve, but Sarah found a clever solution." What does predicament mean?

• game

• difficult situation

• simple task

• happy moment

"The impartial judge listened carefully to both sides before making his decision." Based on these context clues, what does impartial mean?

• unfair

• angry

• fair and unbiased

• confused

"The versatile athlete excelled in basketball, soccer, and swimming, demonstrating remarkable abilities in each sport." What does versatile mean in this context?

• skilled in only one thing

• not very athletic

• good at many different things

• interested in sports