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 241–250 of 300
#	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.

Vocabulary reading and practice

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.

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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.

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Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.

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