1. Climate means the usual weather conditions in a place. The clue "dry" and "rarely rains" help me know it’s about weather patterns.
2. Defend means to protect or stand up for someone. The clue "Jen picked on Liam" and "I was the only one" show I protected him from being bullied.
3. Signal means a sign or indication that tells you what to do next. The clue "it will be time to get going" shows it’s a cue to start moving.
4. Purpose means the reason something is made or used for. The clue "could not find any possible" suggests I couldn’t figure out why the object existed or what it was for.
5. Predicts means to say what will happen in the future. The clue "I will be successful when I grow up" shows my friend is guessing or forecasting my future.
6. Ability means the power or skill to do something. The clue "when I broke my leg" explains that I lost the physical capacity to walk because of an injury.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of context clues worksheet 3rd grade printable.
