Here's the completed worksheet with the correct vocabulary words filled in, along with explanations for each choice.
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**Grade 3 Vocabulary Words — Week 1
Worksheet 4: Fill in the blanks with the proper word.**
Word Bank:
rovers hollow broad babbling hunch broad hollow reeds broad swing
*(Note: “broad” and “hollow” appear twice in the word bank — likely to allow for reuse.)*
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1. As the predator was chasing him, the rabbit hurriedly hid in the ___ of the tree trunk.
✔ Answer: hollow
*Explanation:* A “hollow” is a cavity or empty space inside something — like inside a tree trunk. Rabbits (and other small animals) often hide in tree hollows for safety.
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2. The athlete had muscular and ___ shoulders because of his workout routine.
✔ Answer: broad
*Explanation:* “Broad” means wide or large in extent. Athletes often develop broad shoulders from strength training — it’s a common phrase to describe strong upper bodies.
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3. The trainer was explaining not to ___ your shoulders and level them properly.
✔ Answer: hunch
*Explanation:* To “hunch” means to bend or stoop your back or shoulders forward — often incorrectly. Trainers teach people to avoid hunching to maintain good posture.
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4. The width of the box was too ___ to pass by the narrow door.
✔ Answer: broad
*Explanation:* Again, “broad” = wide. If the box is too wide (broad), it won’t fit through a narrow door.
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5. The sidewalk was ___ enough for Sam and his three friends to walk together.
✔ Answer: broad
*Explanation:* A sidewalk that’s “broad” is wide enough to accommodate multiple people walking side-by-side — perfect for Sam and his three friends.
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6. The tiny cat could not be found in the tall ___ covering the swamp.
✔ Answer: reeds
*Explanation:* “Reeds” are tall, grass-like plants that grow in wetlands or swamps. They’re dense and can hide small animals — perfect hiding spots for a tiny cat!
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7. Samantha felt nervous in front of the police officer and started ___ after the robbery.
✔ Answer: babbling
*Explanation:* When someone is nervous or anxious, they may “babble” — talk quickly, nervously, or incoherently. This fits Samantha’s emotional state after a stressful event like a robbery.
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✔ Final Completed Answers:
1. hollow
2. broad
3. hunch
4. broad
5. broad
6. reeds
7. babbling
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Bonus Tip for Students:
When choosing words, think about:
- What the sentence is describing (e.g., size? shape? action? emotion?)
- What makes logical sense in the context.
- Sometimes, you can eliminate wrong choices — e.g., “rovers” doesn’t fit any blank here; “swing” might fit #3 if misread, but “hunch” is more accurate for shoulders.
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for these words! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of grade 3 vocabulary worksheet.
