Grade 3 · Reading & language
Use the nearby words as clues practice
Use a definition, contrast or example in a short text to infer a word’s meaning.
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READ THE PASSAGE
The twins cooperated: one held the paper while the other taped its edges.
What does cooperated mean in this text?
- worked separately
- worked together
- argued loudly
- left early
See the answer & why
worked together
Their two actions help complete the same task together.
A little hint: Read the whole text again. Which nearby words help explain the word you are finding?
A teaching tip
Reread the sentence around the unfamiliar word. Choose a meaning that fits those details, then substitute it to check.