1. cat
2. bus
3. eyes
4. friends
5. ears
6. eagle
7. village
8. crown
Explanation:
The task requires selecting the correct word from the word bank to complete each sentence. Each sentence provides context clues that help identify the appropriate word.
1. "The ____ is creeping silently towards the bird." – A cat is known for sneaking toward birds, so "cat" fits.
2. "The school ____ stopped to take up pupils." – A school bus picks up students, so "bus" is correct.
3. "Even the walls have ____." – Walls don’t have eyes, but this is a metaphorical phrase suggesting surveillance; "eyes" is the only word that fits.
4. "False ____ are worse than open enemies." – "False friends" is a common idiom meaning people who pretend to be friendly but are not, so "friends" is correct.
5. "Four ____ see more than two." – "Ears" is the only word that can be counted and relates to hearing; "four ears" is a play on the idea of multiple people listening.
6. "An ____ circled high overhead." – An eagle is a bird of prey that soars in the sky, so "eagle" fits.
7. "Almost every family in the ____ owns a television." – "Village" is a community where families live, making it the best fit.
8. "The ____ was placed upon the new monarch's head." – A crown is placed on a monarch’s head, so "crown" is correct.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of context clues worksheet for 3rd grade.
