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Word Matching Challenge

A Grade 3 ELA worksheet focused on matching words with their definitions and synonyms to build vocabulary and understanding.

Grade 3 ELA GrammarLanguage and VocabularyWord Matching
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2 MatchingFill in the BlanksShort Answer

Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5.a

Topics

ELAGrade 3VocabularyWord MatchingSynonyms
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Word Matching Challenge

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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the word matching challenges. Good luck!

Draw a line from each word to its correct definition.

1. enormous

 

a. to look at closely

2. observe

 

b. very big

3. fragile

 

c. easily broken

4. joyful

 

d. full of happiness

Draw a line from each word to its synonym (a word that means almost the same thing).

1. happy

 

a. quick

2. fast

 

b. glad

3. small

 

c. little

4. brave

 

d. courageous

Choose the best word from the word bank to complete each sentence.

1. The sun was so   that I had to wear sunglasses.

2. After playing all day, the puppy felt very  .

3. The cake tasted absolutely  .

4. The children were very   while playing outside.

Write one synonym for each word below.

1. big:

2. cold:

3. talk: