English Vocabulary · Grade 3 Live Review Preview
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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Page 1: words 1–10
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ability | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 能力 2. 才能 | Nora used her ability to solve the puzzle without help. |
| 2 | absorb | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 吸収する 2. 吸収 | A dry sponge can absorb the spilled water. |
| 3 | accuse | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 問う 2. 着せる | Do not accuse a classmate unless you know what happened. |
| 4 | active | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 活動的な 2. 活動的 | Maya stays active by riding her bicycle after school. |
| 5 | actual | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 実際の 2. 現実の 3. 現実 | The actual cost was lower than our estimate. |
| 6 | adopt | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 養子にする | The family decided to adopt a puppy from the shelter. |
| 7 | advantage | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 得 2. 優位 3. 有利 | Knowing the trail gave our team an advantage during the hike. |
| 8 | advice | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 助言 2. 注意 3. 忠告 | Grandpa gave me useful advice before my first race. |
| 9 | ambition | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 野望 2. 野心 | Lena's ambition is to become a wildlife scientist. |
| 10 | ancient | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 古代 2. 古い | Archaeologists uncovered an ancient road beneath the sand. |
The Shelter Plan
Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Nora used her ___ to solve the puzzle without help.
Answer: ability
2. A dry sponge can ___ the spilled water.
Answer: absorb
3. Do not ___ a classmate unless you know what happened.
Answer: accuse
4. Maya stays ___ by riding her bicycle after school.
Answer: active
5. The ___ cost was lower than our estimate.
Answer: actual
Page 2: words 11–20
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | approach | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. アプローチ 2. 接近 | Trying a smaller example was a smart approach to the math problem. |
| 12 | arrange | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 整える 2. 並べる | Please arrange the chairs in a circle. |
| 13 | arctic | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 北極 | An arctic fox grows thick fur for the freezing winter. |
| 14 | attitude | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 姿勢 | A hopeful attitude helped Ben keep trying. |
| 15 | attract | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 引きつける | Bright flowers attract bees and butterflies. |
| 16 | average | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 平均 | The average of four and six is five. |
| 17 | avoid | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 避ける 2. 免れる 3. 斎む | We took another path to avoid the deep mud. |
| 18 | bold | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 大胆 2. 勇敢 | The artist painted a bold red stripe across the poster. |
| 19 | border | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 境界 | Draw a blue border around the map. |
| 20 | brief | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 簡略 | The coach gave us a brief safety talk before practice. |
Page 2 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 2.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. An ___ fox grows thick fur for the freezing winter.
Answer: arctic
2. A hopeful ___ helped Ben keep trying.
Answer: attitude
3. Bright flowers ___ bees and butterflies.
Answer: attract
4. The ___ of four and six is five.
Answer: average
5. We took another path to ___ the deep mud.
Answer: avoid
Page 3: words 21–30
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | brilliant | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | めざましい | A brilliant flash of lightning lit the night sky. |
| 22 | cable | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ケーブル 2. 電線 3. 電纜 | The cable connects the camera to the computer. |
| 23 | capture | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 捕獲 | The camera can capture the hummingbird in flight. |
| 24 | certain | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | ある | I am certain that I packed my lunch. |
| 25 | chill | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 寒気 | A sudden chill made us pull on our jackets. |
| 26 | clever | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 巧い 2. 賢い 3. 利口 | Ravi found a clever way to carry all the books at once. |
| 27 | climate | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 気候 2. 風土 | The warm, wet climate helps rainforest plants grow. |
| 28 | cling | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ぶら下がる 2. ぶら下げる 3. 掛ける | Wet leaves cling to the sidewalk after the storm. |
| 29 | coast | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 海岸 | We watched waves roll toward the rocky coast. |
| 30 | confess | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 認める 2. 自白する 3. 告白する | Mina chose to confess that she had broken the model. |
Page 3 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 3.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Ravi found a ___ way to carry all the books at once.
Answer: clever
2. The warm, wet ___ helps rainforest plants grow.
Answer: climate
3. Wet leaves ___ to the sidewalk after the storm.
Answer: cling
4. We watched waves roll toward the rocky ___.
Answer: coast
5. Mina chose to ___ that she had broken the model.
Answer: confess
Page 4: words 31–40
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | consider | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 考慮する 2. 熟慮する 3. よく考える | Please consider both ideas before making your choice. |
| 32 | contain | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 含む | This jar can contain two cups of rice. |
| 33 | continent | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 大陸 2. たいりく | Africa is the continent with the greatest number of countries. |
| 34 | convince | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 説得する 2. 納得させる 3. 自覚させる | The evidence may convince the judge that the story is true. |
| 35 | coward | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 臆病者 2. 怖がり 3. 怖がり屋 | The character feared being called a coward, but asking for help was wise. |
| 36 | crew | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. クルー 2. 乗組 | The film crew arrived early to set up the cameras. |
| 37 | custom | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 習慣 2. 風俗 | Sharing rice cakes is a holiday custom in many families. |
| 38 | decay | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 腐敗 | Fallen leaves decay and add nutrients to the soil. |
| 39 | deed | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 行為 | Returning the lost wallet was a generous deed. |
| 40 | defend | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 守る 2. 防ぐ | The mother bird will defend her nest from danger. |
Protecting an Old Deed
Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
A museum receives a deed written long ago. Curators consider how to defend it from light and moisture, which can cause paper to decay. They place it in a case designed to contain dry air.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What document arrives at the museum?
An old deed arrives at the museum.
2. What can cause the paper to decay?
Light and moisture can cause the paper to decay.
3. How do curators protect it?
They place it in a case containing dry air.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Fallen leaves ___ and add nutrients to the soil.
Answer: decay
2. Returning the lost wallet was a generous ___.
Answer: deed
3. The mother bird will ___ her nest from danger.
Answer: defend
4. Please ___ both ideas before making your choice.
Answer: consider
5. This jar can ___ two cups of rice.
Answer: contain
Page 5: words 41–50
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | delicate | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 優美な 2. 精緻な 3. 繊細な | Hold the delicate glass ornament with both hands. |
| 42 | device | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 装置 2. デバイス | The small device measures the temperature of the water. |
| 43 | diagram | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ダイヤグラム 2. 図表 | The diagram shows how water moves through the plant. |
| 44 | digest | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | ダイジェスト | Your stomach begins to digest food after you eat. |
| 45 | disease | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 病気 2. 疾病 | Washing your hands can help prevent the spread of disease. |
| 46 | distant | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 遠い 2. 辺鄙 3. 遠隔 | We could barely see the distant mountains through the mist. |
| 47 | doze | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 居眠り | The cat began to doze in the warm patch of sunlight. |
| 48 | drift | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 漂流 | The paper boat began to drift down the stream. |
| 49 | elegant | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 優雅 2. 典雅 3. 立派 | The dancer made an elegant turn across the stage. |
| 50 | enable | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | すみません | A ramp can enable a wheelchair user to enter the building. |
Page 5 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 5.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Hold the ___ glass ornament with both hands.
Answer: delicate
2. The small ___ measures the temperature of the water.
Answer: device
3. The ___ shows how water moves through the plant.
Answer: diagram
4. Your stomach begins to ___ food after you eat.
Answer: digest
5. Washing your hands can help prevent the spread of ___.
Answer: disease
Page 6: words 51–60
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | examine | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 調べる | We examine the shell with a magnifying glass. |
| 52 | explore | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 探る | We used a map to explore the forest trail safely. |
| 53 | fatal | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 命取り 2. 致死 | The warning sign helps hikers avoid a potentially fatal fall. |
| 54 | fierce | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 激しい | A fierce wind bent the trees during the storm. |
| 55 | flutter | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 飛び回る | The flag began to flutter in the morning breeze. |
| 56 | fortunate | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 安い | We were fortunate to find shelter before the rain began. |
| 57 | frail | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 弱い | The frail branch snapped under the heavy snow. |
| 58 | gasp | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 息を呑む | I heard Ana gasp when the magician vanished. |
| 59 | glide | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 滑空 | The swan seemed to glide across the calm lake. |
| 60 | globe | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 地球 2. グローブ | We turned the globe to locate the Pacific Ocean. |
Page 6 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 6.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ the shell with a magnifying glass.
Answer: examine
2. We used a map to ___ the forest trail safely.
Answer: explore
3. The warning sign helps hikers avoid a potentially ___ fall.
Answer: fatal
4. A ___ wind bent the trees during the storm.
Answer: fierce
5. The flag began to ___ in the morning breeze.
Answer: flutter
Page 7: words 61–70
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | grace | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 加護 | The skater moved across the ice with grace. |
| 62 | gradual | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 徐々に | The gradual change from winter to spring took several weeks. |
| 63 | habit | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 習慣 | Checking my backpack each night became a helpful habit. |
| 64 | harsh | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 粗い | The harsh wind stung our faces. |
| 65 | imitate | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 倣う 2. 模倣 3. 真似る | The parrot can imitate the sound of a ringing phone. |
| 66 | individual | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 個人 2. 個体 3. 私人 | Each individual chose a different book to read. |
| 67 | intelligent | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 利口 2. 賢い 3. 聡明 | The intelligent crow used a stick to reach its food. |
| 68 | intend | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. つもりである 2. 意図する 3. 意図 | I intend to finish my science report tonight. |
| 69 | journey | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 旅行 2. 旅 3. ツアー | The long train journey carried us across three states. |
| 70 | launch | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 発射 | Engineers will launch the weather balloon at noon. |
A Kind Imitation
Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Noah can imitate many bird calls, but he does not intend to disturb a nesting owl. An intelligent choice is to listen quietly instead of making a harsh sound. Each individual bird needs space.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What can Noah imitate?
Noah can imitate bird calls.
2. What does he intend to avoid?
He intends to avoid disturbing the owl.
3. Why does each bird need space?
Each individual bird needs space to feel safe.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ wind stung our faces.
Answer: harsh
2. The parrot can ___ the sound of a ringing phone.
Answer: imitate
3. Each ___ chose a different book to read.
Answer: individual
4. The ___ crow used a stick to reach its food.
Answer: intelligent
5. I ___ to finish my science report tonight.
Answer: intend
Page 8: words 71–80
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | limit | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 限度 2. 限界 3. リミット | The library sets a limit of five borrowed books. |
| 72 | locate | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 位置 | Use the grid to locate the island on the map. |
| 73 | loyal | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 忠実な 2. 忠誠な 3. 忠実 | The loyal dog waited beside its injured owner. |
| 74 | magnificent | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 素晴しい | The magnificent waterfall filled the valley with mist. |
| 75 | marsh | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 湿地 2. 湿原 | Frogs and herons live in the marsh. |
| 76 | method | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 方法 2. 方式 | Our new method made sorting the books much faster. |
| 77 | misery | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 悲惨 2. 苦痛 3. 惨めさ | The lost hiker felt misery during the cold, wet night. |
| 78 | moisture | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 湿気 | Morning moisture formed drops on the grass. |
| 79 | mural | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 壁画 | Students painted a mural of local birds in the hallway. |
| 80 | mystify | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 不可解にする | The footprints in the locked room continued to mystify us. |
Page 8 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 8.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our new ___ made sorting the books much faster.
Answer: method
2. The lost hiker felt ___ during the cold, wet night.
Answer: misery
3. Morning ___ formed drops on the grass.
Answer: moisture
4. Students painted a ___ of local birds in the hallway.
Answer: mural
5. The footprints in the locked room continued to ___ us.
Answer: mystify
Page 9: words 81–90
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | nation | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 国民 2. 国 | People across the nation watched the historic event. |
| 82 | nectar | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 花蜜 2. 蜜 | A butterfly drinks nectar through its long mouthpart. |
| 83 | nursery | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 苗圃 2. 保育園 | The gardener moved the seedlings into the nursery. |
| 84 | observe | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 観察 | We used a magnifying glass to observe the tiny insect. |
| 85 | opponent | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 相手 | Mia shook hands with her opponent after the chess match. |
| 86 | opposite | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | あべこべ | Hot and cold have opposite meanings. |
| 87 | ordeal | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 苦杯 | The rescue turned a frightening ordeal into a safe return home. |
| 88 | origin | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 起源 2. 原因 3. 原初 | The museum display explains the origin of the town's name. |
| 89 | outcome | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 結果 | Careful practice changed the outcome of the rematch. |
| 90 | passage | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 通過 | Read the passage before answering the questions. |
Page 9 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 9.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Careful practice changed the ___ of the rematch.
Answer: outcome
2. Read the ___ before answering the questions.
Answer: passage
3. People across the ___ watched the historic event.
Answer: nation
4. A butterfly drinks ___ through its long mouthpart.
Answer: nectar
5. The gardener moved the seedlings into the ___.
Answer: nursery
Page 10: words 91–100
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | pastime | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 娯楽 | Drawing cartoons is Aiden's favorite pastime. |
| 92 | pause | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 休止 2. 休憩 3. 中断 | After a brief pause, the speaker answered the question. |
| 93 | perform | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 実行 | The choir will perform two songs at the concert. |
| 94 | plunge | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 場合 | The otter will plunge into the water to catch a fish. |
| 95 | predator | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 天敵 | The owl is a nighttime predator that hunts mice. |
| 96 | predict | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 予言 | Dark clouds helped us predict that rain was coming. |
| 97 | prevent | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 予防 | A helmet can prevent a serious head injury. |
| 98 | primary | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 最初 | Clean water is a primary need after a storm. |
| 99 | privilege | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 特権 | Representing our school at the ceremony was a privilege. |
| 100 | process | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 過程 2. 工程 | Photosynthesis is the process plants use to make food. |
A Pause Before the Plunge
Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Watching seals is Tia’s favorite pastime. She sees one pause on a rock before it takes a plunge into the sea. The seal can perform quick turns underwater to escape a predator.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What is Tia's favorite pastime?
Watching seals is Tia's favorite pastime.
2. What does the seal do before its plunge?
The seal pauses on a rock.
3. Why does it turn quickly?
It turns quickly to escape a predator.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Drawing cartoons is Aiden's favorite ___.
Answer: pastime
2. After a brief ___, the speaker answered the question.
Answer: pause
3. The choir will ___ two songs at the concert.
Answer: perform
4. The otter will ___ into the water to catch a fish.
Answer: plunge
5. The owl is a nighttime ___ that hunts mice.
Answer: predator
Page 11: words 101–110
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | rare | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | レア | We were excited to see a rare blue butterfly. |
| 102 | rate | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 比率 2. 割合 | The heart rate rises during exercise. |
| 103 | recall | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 呼び返す | Can you recall where we left the keys? |
| 104 | rely | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. あてにする 2. 頼む 3. 頼る | Young birds rely on their parents for food. |
| 105 | remark | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 述べる 2. 評する 3. 言及する | Her kind remark made the new student smile. |
| 106 | resident | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 居住者 2. 住民 | Every resident received a notice about the road repair. |
| 107 | respect | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 重んじる 2. 貴ぶ 3. 重視する | Listening without interrupting shows respect. |
| 108 | responsible | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 責任 | Noah is responsible for feeding the class fish. |
| 109 | reverse | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 裏返す 2. 裏 | The driver had to reverse the car out of the narrow space. |
| 110 | revive | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 復活させる 2. 甦らせる 3. 復活 | Water helped revive the wilted plant. |
Page 11 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 11.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The heart ___ rises during exercise.
Answer: rate
2. Can you ___ where we left the keys?
Answer: recall
3. Young birds ___ on their parents for food.
Answer: rely
4. Her kind ___ made the new student smile.
Answer: remark
5. Every ___ received a notice about the road repair.
Answer: resident
Page 12: words 111–120
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | risk | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. リスク 2. 危険 | Climbing without safety gear is a serious risk. |
| 112 | scatter | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 撒く 2. 播く 3. 散らかす | A sudden noise made the pigeons scatter across the square. |
| 113 | schedule | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. スケジュール 2. 予定 3. 日程 | The bus schedule shows a stop at eight o'clock. |
| 114 | sensitive | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 敏感 | My eyes are sensitive to bright sunlight. |
| 115 | signal | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 電波 | The flashing light is a signal for drivers to stop. |
| 116 | solution | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 溶液 | Building a small bridge was our solution to crossing the stream. |
| 117 | spoil | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 廃棄物 | Leaving milk in the sun will spoil it. |
| 118 | starve | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 餓死する 2. 飢える 3. 餓死 | Without stored nuts, the squirrels could starve during winter. |
| 119 | steer | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 率いる 2. 導く 3. 助言 | Use both hands to steer the bicycle around the corner. |
| 120 | suitable | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 相応 2. 相応しい 3. 適切 | These sturdy boots are suitable for a muddy hike. |
Page 12 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 12.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. My eyes are ___ to bright sunlight.
Answer: sensitive
2. The flashing light is a ___ for drivers to stop.
Answer: signal
3. Building a small bridge was our ___ to crossing the stream.
Answer: solution
4. Leaving milk in the sun will ___ it.
Answer: spoil
5. Without stored nuts, the squirrels could ___ during winter.
Answer: starve
Page 13: words 121–130
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | survey | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 見回す 2. 見廻す 3. 見渡す | Our class completed a survey about favorite playground games. |
| 122 | swift | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 雨燕 2. アマツバメ | The swift rabbit disappeared into the tall grass. |
| 123 | symbol | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 記号 2. 符号 | A heart can be a symbol of love. |
| 124 | talent | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 才能 2. 天賦 | Her talent for music became clear when she played the piano. |
| 125 | theory | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 理論 2. 学説 | The scientist tested her theory about why the plants grew faster. |
| 126 | thrill | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 騒音 | Riding the tall roller coaster gave me a thrill. |
| 127 | treasure | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 宝 2. 宝物 | The old letters were a family treasure. |
| 128 | triumph | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 勝利 2. 偉業 | Finishing the difficult climb was a triumph for the team. |
| 129 | value | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 価値 | The value of clean water becomes clear during a drought. |
| 130 | vision | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 像 2. 展望 3. 目標 | Owls have strong night vision. |
The Survey Treasure
Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Students survey the creek to count frogs and plants. Their vision is a cleaner habitat, not a chest of treasure. Finding three new nests feels like a triumph because the nests show the creek’s value to wildlife.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Why do students survey the creek?
They survey it to count frogs and plants.
2. What is their vision?
Their vision is a cleaner habitat.
3. Why is finding nests a triumph?
The nests show the creek's value to wildlife.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The old letters were a family ___.
Answer: treasure
2. Finishing the difficult climb was a ___ for the team.
Answer: triumph
3. The ___ of clean water becomes clear during a drought.
Answer: value
4. Owls have strong night ___.
Answer: vision
5. Our class completed a ___ about favorite playground games.
Answer: survey
Page 14: words 131–140
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | volunteer | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ボランティア 2. 有志 | A volunteer read stories to children at the library. |
| 132 | wander | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 横道にそれる | We watched the goat wander away from the herd. |
| 133 | wisdom | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 知識 2. 英知 | Grandmother's wisdom helped us solve the disagreement. |
| 134 | wit | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 冗談 | The storyteller's wit kept the audience smiling. |
| 135 | woe | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ああ 2. あたら | The poem tells of a sailor's loneliness and woe. |
| 136 | ink | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. インク 2. 墨 3. インキ | Blue ink leaked from the pen onto my hand. |
| 137 | crash | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 墜落 2. クラッシュ 3. 激突 | The waves crash against the rocks during a storm. |
| 138 | zip | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 郵便番号 | Hummingbirds zip from flower to flower. |
| 139 | crop | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 集まり | The farmer harvested a large corn crop. |
| 140 | trash | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | ごみ | Please place the empty wrapper in the trash. |
Page 14 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 14.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The farmer harvested a large corn ___.
Answer: crop
2. Please place the empty wrapper in the ___.
Answer: trash
3. A ___ read stories to children at the library.
Answer: volunteer
4. We watched the goat ___ away from the herd.
Answer: wander
5. Grandmother's ___ helped us solve the disagreement.
Answer: wisdom
Page 15: words 141–150
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | held | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 開催 | Mina held the ladder steady for her father. |
| 142 | built | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 建てられた | The beavers built a dam across the stream. |
| 143 | catch | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | キャッチボール | Leo stretched out his hands to catch the ball. |
| 144 | health | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 健康 2. 体 | Sleep, exercise, and nourishing food support good health. |
| 145 | silver | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 銀 2. 白銀 | The museum displayed a silver cup from long ago. |
| 146 | fought | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 戦った | The firefighters fought the forest fire all night. |
| 147 | matter | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 物質 | All matter takes up space. |
| 148 | caught | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | つかまった | The goalkeeper caught the ball before it crossed the line. |
| 149 | pipe | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | パイプ | Water travels through the pipe beneath the sink. |
| 150 | tiger | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 虎 2. トラ | The tiger moved quietly through the forest. |
Page 15 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 15.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Mina ___ the ladder steady for her father.
Answer: held
2. The beavers ___ a dam across the stream.
Answer: built
3. Leo stretched out his hands to ___ the ball.
Answer: catch
4. Sleep, exercise, and nourishing food support good ___.
Answer: health
5. The museum displayed a ___ cup from long ago.
Answer: silver
Page 16: words 151–160
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | skate | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | スケート | We learned to skate at the frozen pond. |
| 152 | student | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 学生 2. 大学生 | Each student recorded the experiment in a notebook. |
| 153 | care | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 構う 2. 気にする 3. 気にかける | The injured bird needed gentle care. |
| 154 | break | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 割れ目 2. 隙間 | Be careful not to break the glass jar. |
| 155 | size | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 大きさ 2. 大小 3. 寸法 | Measure the box to find its exact size. |
| 156 | library | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 図書館 2. 文庫 3. 書庫 | I borrowed a mystery novel from the library. |
| 157 | writer | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 著者 2. 作家 3. 筆者 | The writer revised her story before sharing it. |
| 158 | able | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | できる | After more practice, I was able to swim across the pool. |
| 159 | dent | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 凹み | The falling branch left a dent in the metal gate. |
| 160 | sink | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 洗面台 2. 洗面器 3. キッチンシンク | A stone will sink in water. |
Care for a Library Book
Reading practice for pages 16–18. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
A student chooses a large book from the library. Its size makes it hard to carry, so she holds it with care. She takes a short break at a table instead of dropping it into her bag.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Where does the student choose a book?
She chooses a book from the library.
2. Why is it hard to carry?
Its size makes it hard to carry.
3. How does she show care?
She holds the book carefully and sets it on a table.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Each ___ recorded the experiment in a notebook.
Answer: student
2. The injured bird needed gentle ___.
Answer: care
3. Be careful not to ___ the glass jar.
Answer: break
4. Measure the box to find its exact ___.
Answer: size
5. I borrowed a mystery novel from the ___.
Answer: library
Page 17: words 161–170
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | coffee | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. コーヒー 2. 珈琲 3. カフェ | The smell of fresh coffee filled the kitchen. |
| 162 | kettle | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 薬缶 | Steam rose from the kettle when the water boiled. |
| 163 | pepper | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 胡椒 | Dad sprinkled black pepper on the soup. |
| 164 | excellent | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 優秀 2. 秀でる 3. 素晴らしい | Rina did an excellent job explaining her experiment. |
| 165 | ribbon | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | リボン | She tied a yellow ribbon around the gift. |
| 166 | distance | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 遠方 | We measured the distance from the tree to the fence. |
| 167 | happen | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 起こる 2. 起る | A rainbow may happen when sunlight passes through raindrops. |
| 168 | sandwich | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. サンドする 2. 挟む 3. サンドイッチ | I packed a cheese sandwich for lunch. |
| 169 | build | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | ビルド | The children used blocks to build a tall tower. |
| 170 | address | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 演説 2. 講演 | Write the correct address on the envelope. |
Page 17 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 17.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. She tied a yellow ___ around the gift.
Answer: ribbon
2. We measured the ___ from the tree to the fence.
Answer: distance
3. A rainbow may ___ when sunlight passes through raindrops.
Answer: happen
4. I packed a cheese ___ for lunch.
Answer: sandwich
5. The children used blocks to ___ a tall tower.
Answer: build
Page 18: words 171–180
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | heavy | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 悪漢 | The heavy suitcase took two people to lift. |
| 172 | written | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 著書 | Please follow the written instructions on the card. |
| 173 | curl | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 巻き毛 | The dry leaf began to curl at the edges. |
| 174 | sooner | adverbGrade 3 high-utility word | もっと早く | We arrived sooner than we expected. |
| 175 | choice | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 選択 | Taking the shaded path was a wise choice. |
| 176 | huge | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 巨大 | A huge whale surfaced beside the boat. |
| 177 | nurse | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 看護師 2. 看護士 3. 看護婦 | The nurse cleaned the scrape and covered it with a bandage. |
| 178 | scooter | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | スクーター | Arun wore a helmet while riding his scooter. |
| 179 | strange | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 変 2. 奇妙 | A strange tapping sound came from the attic. |
| 180 | surf | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | サーフイン | Experienced athletes surf near the beach when the waves are safe. |
Page 18 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 18.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ cleaned the scrape and covered it with a bandage.
Answer: nurse
2. Arun wore a helmet while riding his ___.
Answer: scooter
3. A ___ tapping sound came from the attic.
Answer: strange
4. Experienced athletes ___ near the beach when the waves are safe.
Answer: surf
5. The ___ suitcase took two people to lift.
Answer: heavy
Page 19: words 181–190
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | newspaper | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 新聞 | Dad read the weather report in the morning newspaper. |
| 182 | oyster | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. カキ 2. 牡蠣 3. 真珠貝 | The oyster closed its shell when the diver touched it. |
| 183 | continue | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 続ける 2. 続く | We will continue the game after the rain passes. |
| 184 | perfect | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 完了 | The sunny afternoon was perfect for our picnic. |
| 185 | lose | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 失う 2. 落とす 3. なくす | Keep the lid on the jar so you do not lose the buttons. |
| 186 | coin | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 硬貨 2. コイン 3. 玉 | I placed the shiny coin in my savings jar. |
| 187 | race | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 進行 | Nia trained each morning for the bicycle race. |
| 188 | earn | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 稼ぐ 2. 得る | You can earn a badge by completing the reading challenge. |
| 189 | loose | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 緩む 2. 緩い | A loose wheel made the cart wobble. |
| 190 | voice | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 声 | Omar lowered his voice so he would not wake the baby. |
The Newspaper Oyster
Reading practice for pages 19–21. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Leo reads a newspaper article aloud in a clear voice. It describes an oyster reef that filters bay water. The reef is not perfect yet, but volunteers will continue planting shells there.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What does Leo read?
Leo reads a newspaper article.
2. What does the article describe?
It describes an oyster reef.
3. What will volunteers continue doing?
They will continue planting shells.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Omar lowered his ___ so he would not wake the baby.
Answer: voice
2. Dad read the weather report in the morning ___.
Answer: newspaper
3. The ___ closed its shell when the diver touched it.
Answer: oyster
4. We will ___ the game after the rain passes.
Answer: continue
5. The sunny afternoon was ___ for our picnic.
Answer: perfect
Page 20: words 191–200
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | chose | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 選んだ | Mina chose the blue umbrella because rain was coming. |
| 192 | worst | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | ワースト | The worst part of the storm was the powerful wind. |
| 193 | poison | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 毒 | The warning label tells us that the liquid is poison. |
| 194 | include | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 含む | Please include your name and the date on the report. |
| 195 | fact | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 実情 2. 事実 | It is a fact that Earth travels around the sun. |
| 196 | sense | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 意味 2. 感覚 | A dog's strong sense of smell helps it follow a trail. |
| 197 | passenger | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 乗客 2. 旅客 | Every passenger fastened a seat belt before the car moved. |
| 198 | witch | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 魔女 | The friendly witch in the play turned a pumpkin into a carriage. |
| 199 | chop | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. コートレット 2. チョップ | An adult will chop the carrots for the soup. |
| 200 | empty | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 空き瓶 | The bird flew away and left the nest empty. |
Page 20 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 20.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Mina ___ the blue umbrella because rain was coming.
Answer: chose
2. The ___ part of the storm was the powerful wind.
Answer: worst
3. The warning label tells us that the liquid is ___.
Answer: poison
4. Please ___ your name and the date on the report.
Answer: include
5. It is a ___ that Earth travels around the sun.
Answer: fact
Page 21: words 201–210
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | visitor | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. お客さん 2. 訪問者 3. 客人 | Our visitor removed her wet shoes at the door. |
| 202 | lock | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 錠 2. 錠前 3. 釘 | Remember to lock the bicycle before entering the store. |
| 203 | family | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 家族 2. 家庭 | Our family cooks dinner together on Sundays. |
| 204 | several | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 別々 2. 独自 3. 個別 | Several ducks followed their mother across the pond. |
| 205 | million | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 百万 | A million is written as the digit one followed by six zeros. |
| 206 | capital | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 資本 | Seoul is the capital of South Korea. |
| 207 | interesting | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 面白い 2. 興味深い | The fossil was interesting because it showed the shape of an ancient leaf. |
| 208 | fire | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 暖房機 2. ストーブ 3. 暖炉 | We poured water on the campfire until the fire was completely out. |
| 209 | scale | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 規模 2. 大きさ | The baker used a scale to weigh the flour. |
| 210 | lazy | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 怠惰 2. ナマケモノ 3. ぐうたら | The lazy character expected everyone else to clean the room. |
Page 21 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 21.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our ___ cooks dinner together on Sundays.
Answer: family
2. ___ ducks followed their mother across the pond.
Answer: several
3. A ___ is written as the digit one followed by six zeros.
Answer: million
4. Seoul is the ___ of South Korea.
Answer: capital
5. The fossil was ___ because it showed the shape of an ancient leaf.
Answer: interesting
Page 22: words 211–220
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | struck | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 打った | Lightning struck the old tree during the storm. |
| 212 | prize | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 賞 | Iris received a prize for her carefully grown sunflower. |
| 213 | airplane | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 飛行機 2. 航空機 | The airplane rose above the clouds soon after takeoff. |
| 214 | safety | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 安全 2. 安全性 | Wearing a helmet improves safety when riding a bicycle. |
| 215 | tunnel | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. トンネル 2. 地下道 3. 坑道 | The train entered a dark tunnel beneath the mountain. |
| 216 | froze | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 凍った | The pond froze after three nights of icy weather. |
| 217 | recess | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 休暇 2. 休業 | We played hopscotch outside during recess. |
| 218 | hole | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 穴 | The rabbit disappeared into a hole beneath the hedge. |
| 219 | below | prepositionGrade 3 high-utility word | 下 | A small stream flows below the wooden bridge. |
| 220 | space | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 間隔 2. スペース | Leave enough space between the seedlings so they can grow. |
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.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
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.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The train entered a dark ___ beneath the mountain.
Answer: tunnel
2. The pond ___ after three nights of icy weather.
Answer: froze
3. We played hopscotch outside during ___.
Answer: recess
4. The rabbit disappeared into a ___ beneath the hedge.
Answer: hole
5. A small stream flows ___ the wooden bridge.
Answer: below
Page 23: words 221–230
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | whole | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 全体 | We divided the whole orange into eight slices. |
| 222 | using | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | を使用して | Theo is using a ruler to draw a straight line. |
| 223 | sudden | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 突然 | A sudden clap of thunder startled the dog. |
| 224 | awhile | adverbGrade 3 high-utility word | 暫く | We rested awhile beneath the shady tree. |
| 225 | receive | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 頂く 2. 受け取る 3. 受ける | You will receive a library card after completing the form. |
| 226 | unusual | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 珍しい | The unusual bird had bright orange feet. |
| 227 | paw | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 足 2. 足の裏 | The puppy lifted one muddy paw onto my knee. |
| 228 | vowel | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 母音 | The word cat has the vowel a in the middle. |
| 229 | extra | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 号外 | I packed an extra pair of socks for the hike. |
| 230 | market | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 市場 2. マーケット | We bought fresh peaches at the farmers' market. |
Page 23 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 23.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The word cat has the ___ a in the middle.
Answer: vowel
2. I packed an ___ pair of socks for the hike.
Answer: extra
3. We bought fresh peaches at the farmers' ___.
Answer: market
4. We divided the ___ orange into eight slices.
Answer: whole
5. Theo is ___ a ruler to draw a straight line.
Answer: using
Page 24: words 231–240
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | straw | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 藁 2. ワラ | Luis sipped the juice through a paper straw. |
| 232 | towel | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | タオル | Use a clean towel to dry your hands. |
| 233 | umbrella | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 傘 2. 蝙蝠傘 | Mara opened her umbrella when the first raindrops fell. |
| 234 | marble | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 大理石 2. マーブル | The green marble rolled beneath the sofa. |
| 235 | allow | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 許す 2. 容認 3. 許可 | Our teacher will allow us to choose our own partners. |
| 236 | farther | adverbGrade 3 high-utility word | もっと遠くへ | The second trail leads farther into the forest. |
| 237 | taught | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 教えた | Grandpa taught me how to plant tomato seeds. |
| 238 | hour | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 時間 2. 時 | The bread needs one hour to rise. |
| 239 | further | adverbGrade 3 high-utility word | 促進する | We read further to learn how the mystery ended. |
| 240 | law | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 法律 | The law requires drivers to stop at a red light. |
Page 24 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 24.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ requires drivers to stop at a red light.
Answer: law
2. Luis sipped the juice through a paper ___.
Answer: straw
3. Use a clean ___ to dry your hands.
Answer: towel
4. Mara opened her ___ when the first raindrops fell.
Answer: umbrella
5. The green ___ rolled beneath the sofa.
Answer: marble
Page 25: words 241–250
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | double | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 替え玉 | We ordered a double scoop of strawberry ice cream. |
| 242 | burnt | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 燃えた (もえた, moeta) 2. 燃える (もえる, moeru) 3. 燃やされた (もやされた, moyasareta) | The burnt toast smelled bitter and set off the alarm. |
| 243 | county | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 郡 | The county opened a new park beside the river. |
| 244 | front | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 前線 | Please write your name on the front of the folder. |
| 245 | slept | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 寝た | The tired puppy slept beside the warm fireplace. |
| 246 | match | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. マッチ 2. 燐寸 3. 火柴 | The striped socks match your blue sweater. |
| 247 | rent | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 家賃 | We will rent bicycles to explore the island trail. |
| 248 | toss | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 混ぜ合わせる | Toss the beanbag into the red basket. |
| 249 | mend | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 修理 2. 直す | Dad used a patch to mend the hole in my backpack. |
| 250 | ditch | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 側溝 | Rainwater flowed through the ditch beside the road. |
The County Match
Reading practice for pages 25–27. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Our county soccer match began after a long bus ride. Eli had slept on the bus, so he felt ready to play in front. He scored double his usual goals, and the team celebrated with toast that was slightly burnt.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Where was the soccer match?
The match was in the county.
2. Why did Eli feel ready?
Eli had slept on the bus.
3. What food was burnt?
The toast was slightly burnt.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ordered a ___ scoop of strawberry ice cream.
Answer: double
2. The ___ toast smelled bitter and set off the alarm.
Answer: burnt
3. The ___ opened a new park beside the river.
Answer: county
4. Please write your name on the ___ of the folder.
Answer: front
5. The tired puppy ___ beside the warm fireplace.
Answer: slept
Page 26: words 251–260
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | fond | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 好く 2. 気に入る | I am fond of the gentle pony at my aunt's farm. |
| 252 | melt | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 溶ける | The ice cube will melt in the warm sunlight. |
| 253 | drill | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 訓練 | An adult used a drill to make holes for the shelf. |
| 254 | bless | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 恵む 2. 祝福 | At dinner, Grandma asked everyone to bless the meal. |
| 255 | trim | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 皿 | We will trim the paper so it fits inside the frame. |
| 256 | insects | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 昆虫 | Bees, ants, and butterflies are insects. |
| 257 | necklace | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ネックレス 2. 首飾り | The necklace was made from blue glass beads. |
| 258 | digit | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 数字 | The final digit in the number 42 is two. |
| 259 | subtract | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 引く 2. 減らす | Subtract three from eight to get five. |
| 260 | exit | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 出かける 2. 出る 3. 出口 | The glowing sign showed us the nearest exit. |
Page 26 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 26.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. An adult used a ___ to make holes for the shelf.
Answer: drill
2. At dinner, Grandma asked everyone to ___ the meal.
Answer: bless
3. We will ___ the paper so it fits inside the frame.
Answer: trim
4. Bees, ants, and butterflies are ___.
Answer: insects
5. The ___ was made from blue glass beads.
Answer: necklace
Page 27: words 261–270
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | pint | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | パイント | The recipe calls for one pint of milk. |
| 262 | dine | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 夕食 | We will dine outdoors while the evening is warm. |
| 263 | aim | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 目的 2. 目標 | Aim the flashlight at the path, not at anyone's eyes. |
| 264 | reef | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 暗礁 2. 礁 | Colorful fish found shelter in the coral reef. |
| 265 | speed | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 速度 2. 速さ | The cyclist reduced her speed before the sharp turn. |
| 266 | gain | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 利得 2. 増幅率 | Reading every day can help you gain new knowledge. |
| 267 | creek | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 小川 | Tiny fish darted through the shallow creek. |
| 268 | geese | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | ガチョウ | A flock of geese flew south in a V-shaped line. |
| 269 | cane | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. よし 2. 葦 3. 蘆 | Mr. Lee used a cane while his ankle healed. |
| 270 | pain | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 頭痛の種 | The sharp pain in my ankle faded after I rested. |
Page 27 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 27.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Reading every day can help you ___ new knowledge.
Answer: gain
2. Tiny fish darted through the shallow ___.
Answer: creek
3. A flock of ___ flew south in a V-shaped line.
Answer: geese
4. Mr. Lee used a ___ while his ankle healed.
Answer: cane
5. The sharp ___ in my ankle faded after I rested.
Answer: pain
Page 28: words 271–280
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | speak | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 話す 2. 語る 3. 言う | Please speak clearly so everyone can hear the directions. |
| 272 | cape | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | ケープ | The actor wore a red cape in the superhero play. |
| 273 | pail | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | バケツ | We filled the pail with sand to build a castle. |
| 274 | oats | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | エンバク | Warm oats with apple slices made a filling breakfast. |
| 275 | stove | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ストーブ 2. 暖炉 | An adult heated the soup on the stove. |
| 276 | paint | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ペンキ 2. 塗料 3. ペイント | We will paint the wooden birdhouse bright yellow. |
| 277 | toast | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | トースト | I spread strawberry jam on my toast. |
| 278 | real | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | レアル | The dinosaur bones in the museum are real fossils. |
| 279 | vote | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 投票 | Each student may vote for one field-trip destination. |
| 280 | straight | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | ストレート | Use the ruler to draw a straight line. |
A Cape for the Vote
Reading practice for pages 28–30. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
For the school play, June wears a cape and stands straight onstage. She must speak as a queen asking citizens to vote. The scene is not real, but the audience understands why every voice matters.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What does June wear?
June wears a cape.
2. What does the queen ask citizens to do?
She asks citizens to vote.
3. Is the scene real?
No, the scene is part of a play.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The dinosaur bones in the museum are ___ fossils.
Answer: real
2. Each student may ___ for one field-trip destination.
Answer: vote
3. Use the ruler to draw a ___ line.
Answer: straight
4. Please ___ clearly so everyone can hear the directions.
Answer: speak
5. The actor wore a red ___ in the superhero play.
Answer: cape
Page 29: words 281–290
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | repeat | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 繰り返す 2. リピート | Could you repeat the final direction more slowly? |
| 282 | favorite | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 愛用 | The library is my favorite place to spend a rainy afternoon. |
| 283 | captain | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 機長 2. 大尉 | The soccer captain encouraged every player before the match. |
| 284 | television | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. テレビ 2. テレビジョン 3. 電視 | We watched a nature program about whales on television. |
| 285 | thread | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 糸 | Nora pushed the blue thread through the eye of the needle. |
| 286 | jolly | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 陽気な | The jolly baker sang while decorating the cakes. |
| 287 | turtle | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 亀 2. カメ | The turtle pulled its head into its shell when we approached. |
| 288 | rooster | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 雄鳥 | The rooster crowed just after sunrise. |
| 289 | grapes | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | ブドウ | We washed the purple grapes before eating them. |
| 290 | ferry | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. フェリー 2. 渡し船 3. 渡船 | The ferry carried our car across the wide bay. |
Page 29 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 29.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Could you ___ the final direction more slowly?
Answer: repeat
2. The library is my ___ place to spend a rainy afternoon.
Answer: favorite
3. The soccer ___ encouraged every player before the match.
Answer: captain
4. We watched a nature program about whales on ___.
Answer: television
5. Nora pushed the blue ___ through the eye of the needle.
Answer: thread
Page 30: words 291–300
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | battle | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 戦い 2. 戦闘 3. 戦 | The museum map showed where the historic battle occurred. |
| 292 | foolish | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 馬鹿 2. 愚か 3. 馬鹿げた | It would be foolish to cross the icy pond. |
| 293 | shaded | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 影付き | We ate lunch at a shaded table beneath the oak tree. |
| 294 | pickle | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 漬物 2. 漬け物 3. ピクルス | The crisp pickle tasted sour beside my sandwich. |
| 295 | screw | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 螺子 2. ねじ | Dad tightened the loose screw in the chair leg. |
| 296 | saving | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 節約 | Mila is saving part of her allowance for a new bicycle. |
| 297 | saddle | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 鞍 2. サドル | Before riding, Ana checked that the horse's saddle was secure. |
| 298 | view | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 景色 2. 観点 | The hilltop gave us a clear view of the lake. |
| 299 | crow | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 烏 2. 慈鳥 | A clever crow dropped a nut onto the road to crack it. |
| 300 | copy | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. コピー 2. 複写 | Please keep a copy of the permission slip at home. |
Page 30 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 30.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The museum map showed where the historic ___ occurred.
Answer: battle
2. It would be ___ to cross the icy pond.
Answer: foolish
3. We ate lunch at a ___ table beneath the oak tree.
Answer: shaded
4. The crisp ___ tasted sour beside my sandwich.
Answer: pickle
5. Dad tightened the loose ___ in the chair leg.
Answer: screw
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Geneva CUSD 304: Grade 3 National Vocabulary List
- Flocabulary: 3rd Grade Vocabulary Word List
- Montgomery County Public Schools: Third Grade High-Frequency Words
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words

