3rd Grade Vocabulary Words

This Grade 3 beta list builds from high-frequency reading vocabulary, test-question language, and useful tier-two words. Definitions and examples are original learner-facing drafts for teacher review.

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Words 211–220 of 300
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
211	struck	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	iski	Lightning struck the old tree during the storm.
212	prize	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	palkinto	Iris received a prize for her carefully grown sunflower.
213	airplane	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	lentokone	The airplane rose above the clouds soon after takeoff.
214	safety	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	1. turvallisuus 2. turva	Wearing a helmet improves safety when riding a bicycle.
215	tunnel	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	tunneli	The train entered a dark tunnel beneath the mountain.
216	froze	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	jäätyi	The pond froze after three nights of icy weather.
217	recess	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	1. piilopaikka 2. vessa	We played hopscotch outside during recess.
218	hole	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	1. loukko 2. pytty	The rabbit disappeared into a hole beneath the hedge.
219	below	prepositionGrade 3 high-utility word	1. alapuolella 2. alempana 3. alla	A small stream flows below the wooden bridge.
220	space	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	väli	Leave enough space between the seedlings so they can grow.

Vocabulary reading and practice

Frozen in the Tunnel

Reading practice for pages 22–24. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

During recess, snowmelt froze inside a short playground tunnel. Water had dripped through a hole and gathered below the slide. The teacher closes the tunnel until the ice melts.

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Reading comprehension

1. What froze in the tunnel?

Snowmelt froze in the tunnel.

2. Where did the water come from?

The water dripped through a hole.

3. Why is the tunnel closed?

It is closed until the ice melts.

Vocabulary quiz

Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.

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