1. "Climate" means the usual weather in a place over a long time. The clue is "rarely rains here because we're in a dry..." which tells us it's about the general weather pattern.
2. "Defend" means to protect or stand up for someone. The clue is "When Jen picked on Liam, I was the only one to..." which shows I protected Liam from being picked on.
3. "Signal" means a sign or gesture that gives information or instructions. The clue is "When we see the... it will be time to get going," which suggests it’s something that tells us when to start moving.
4. "Purpose" means the reason something is done or used. The clue is "I could not find any possible... for the object," which implies I couldn’t figure out why the object exists or what it’s for.
5. "Predicts" means to say something will happen in the future. The clue is "My friend... I will be successful when I grow up," which shows my friend is guessing or saying what will happen later.
6. "Ability" means the power or skill to do something. The clue is "I lost my... to walk when I broke my leg," which means I no longer had the physical power to walk after the injury.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of context clues 3rd grade printable.
