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. уме́ние 2. спосо́бность | Nora used her ability to solve the puzzle without help. |
| 2 | absorb | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. поглоща́ть 2. поглоти́ть 3. вбира́ть | A dry sponge can absorb the spilled water. |
| 3 | accuse | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. обвиня́ть 2. вини́ть 3. обвини́ть | Do not accuse a classmate unless you know what happened. |
| 4 | active | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. акти́вный 2. де́ятельный 3. активный | Maya stays active by riding her bicycle after school. |
| 5 | actual | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. теку́щий 2. действи́тельный 3. настоя́щий | The actual cost was lower than our estimate. |
| 6 | adopt | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. усыновля́ть 2. усынови́ть 3. удочеря́ть | The family decided to adopt a puppy from the shelter. |
| 7 | advantage | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. преиму́щество 2. вы́года | Knowing the trail gave our team an advantage during the hike. |
| 8 | advice | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. сове́т 2. рекоменда́ция 3. наставле́ние | Grandpa gave me useful advice before my first race. |
| 9 | ambition | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. цель 2. мечта́ | Lena's ambition is to become a wildlife scientist. |
| 10 | ancient | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ста́рый 2. анти́чный 3. ветхий | 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 | приближе́ние | Trying a smaller example was a smart approach to the math problem. |
| 12 | arrange | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. устра́ивать 2. устро́ить 3. организо́вывать | Please arrange the chairs in a circle. |
| 13 | arctic | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | аркти́ческий | An arctic fox grows thick fur for the freezing winter. |
| 14 | attitude | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. по́за 2. оса́нка 3. пози́ция | A hopeful attitude helped Ben keep trying. |
| 15 | attract | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. притя́гивать 2. притяну́ть | Bright flowers attract bees and butterflies. |
| 16 | average | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | сре́днее | The average of four and six is five. |
| 17 | avoid | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. избега́ть 2. избежа́ть 3. уклони́ться | We took another path to avoid the deep mud. |
| 18 | bold | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. отва́жный 2. реши́тельный 3. сме́лый | The artist painted a bold red stripe across the poster. |
| 19 | border | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. грани́ца 2. край 3. кро́мка | Draw a blue border around the map. |
| 20 | brief | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | резюме́ | 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 | 1. бриллиа́нт 2. брилья́нт | A brilliant flash of lightning lit the night sky. |
| 22 | cable | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ка́бель 2. про́вод 3. кабель | The cable connects the camera to the computer. |
| 23 | capture | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. захва́т 2. плене́ние 3. пои́мка | The camera can capture the hummingbird in flight. |
| 24 | certain | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. определённый 2. не́кий 3. не́который | I am certain that I packed my lunch. |
| 25 | chill | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | мороз | A sudden chill made us pull on our jackets. |
| 26 | clever | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. иску́сный 2. ло́вкий 3. уме́лый | Ravi found a clever way to carry all the books at once. |
| 27 | climate | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. кли́мат 2. климат | The warm, wet climate helps rainforest plants grow. |
| 28 | cling | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. цепля́ться 2. за | Wet leaves cling to the sidewalk after the storm. |
| 29 | coast | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. мо́рской бе́рег 2. побере́жье 3. бе́рег | We watched waves roll toward the rocky coast. |
| 30 | confess | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. созна́ться 2. призна́ться 3. пока́яться | 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. рассма́тривать 2. рассмотре́ть 3. обду́мывать | Please consider both ideas before making your choice. |
| 32 | contain | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. содержа́ть 2. вмеща́ть | This jar can contain two cups of rice. |
| 33 | continent | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. контине́нт 2. матери́к 3. континент | Africa is the continent with the greatest number of countries. |
| 34 | convince | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. убежда́ть 2. убеди́ть | The evidence may convince the judge that the story is true. |
| 35 | coward | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. трус 2. труси́ха 3. трусишка | The character feared being called a coward, but asking for help was wise. |
| 36 | crew | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. экипа́ж 2. кома́нда | The film crew arrived early to set up the cameras. |
| 37 | custom | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. обы́чай 2. привы́чка | Sharing rice cakes is a holiday custom in many families. |
| 38 | decay | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. спад 2. упа́док | Fallen leaves decay and add nutrients to the soil. |
| 39 | deed | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. акт 2. де́йствие 3. дея́ние | Returning the lost wallet was a generous deed. |
| 40 | defend | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. защити́ть 2. защища́ть 3. бере́чь | 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.
Russian 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. хру́пкий 2. делика́тный | Hold the delicate glass ornament with both hands. |
| 42 | device | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. деви́з 2. эмбле́ма | The small device measures the temperature of the water. |
| 43 | diagram | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. план 2. диагра́мма 3. чертёж | The diagram shows how water moves through the plant. |
| 44 | digest | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | сбо́рник | Your stomach begins to digest food after you eat. |
| 45 | disease | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. боле́знь 2. хворь 3. заболева́ние | Washing your hands can help prevent the spread of disease. |
| 46 | distant | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. далёкий 2. отдалённый 3. да́льний | We could barely see the distant mountains through the mist. |
| 47 | doze | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. грёза 2. дрёма | The cat began to doze in the warm patch of sunlight. |
| 48 | drift | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. дрейф 2. тече́ние | The paper boat began to drift down the stream. |
| 49 | elegant | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. элега́нтный 2. изя́щный 3. шика́рный | The dancer made an elegant turn across the stage. |
| 50 | enable | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. активи́ровать 2. включа́ть | 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 | 1. осма́тривать 2. осмотре́ть | We examine the shell with a magnifying glass. |
| 52 | explore | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | иссле́довать | We used a map to explore the forest trail safely. |
| 53 | fatal | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. роково́й 2. смерте́льный | The warning sign helps hikers avoid a potentially fatal fall. |
| 54 | fierce | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. гро́зный 2. лю́тый 3. неи́стовый | A fierce wind bent the trees during the storm. |
| 55 | flutter | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. трепет 2. порхание | The flag began to flutter in the morning breeze. |
| 56 | fortunate | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. счастли́вый 2. уда́чный | We were fortunate to find shelter before the rain began. |
| 57 | frail | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ло́мкий 2. непро́чный 3. хру́пкий | The frail branch snapped under the heavy snow. |
| 58 | gasp | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | затяжка | I heard Ana gasp when the magician vanished. |
| 59 | glide | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. плани́рование 2. скольже́ние | The swan seemed to glide across the calm lake. |
| 60 | globe | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. гло́бус 2. глобус | 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 | 1. ми́лость 2. благоволе́ние 3. благоскло́нность | The skater moved across the ice with grace. |
| 62 | gradual | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. пла́вный 2. постепе́нный | The gradual change from winter to spring took several weeks. |
| 63 | habit | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. обы́чай 2. привы́чка 3. обыкнове́ние | Checking my backpack each night became a helpful habit. |
| 64 | harsh | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | песочить | The harsh wind stung our faces. |
| 65 | imitate | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. подража́ть 2. имити́ровать | The parrot can imitate the sound of a ringing phone. |
| 66 | individual | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. индиви́дуум 2. лицо́ 3. ли́чность | Each individual chose a different book to read. |
| 67 | intelligent | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. у́мный 2. поня́тливый 3. разу́мный | The intelligent crow used a stick to reach its food. |
| 68 | intend | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. намерева́ться 2. плани́ровать 3. собира́ться | I intend to finish my science report tonight. |
| 69 | journey | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. воя́ж 2. пое́здка 3. путеше́ствие | The long train journey carried us across three states. |
| 70 | launch | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | спуск | 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.
Russian 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. преде́л 2. предел | The library sets a limit of five borrowed books. |
| 72 | locate | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. помести́ть 2. обнаружить | Use the grid to locate the island on the map. |
| 73 | loyal | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ве́рный 2. пре́данный 3. лоя́льный | The loyal dog waited beside its injured owner. |
| 74 | magnificent | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | великоле́пный | The magnificent waterfall filled the valley with mist. |
| 75 | marsh | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | боло́то | Frogs and herons live in the marsh. |
| 76 | method | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ме́тод 2. спо́соб 3. приём | Our new method made sorting the books much faster. |
| 77 | misery | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. несча́стье 2. го́ре 3. му́ка | The lost hiker felt misery during the cold, wet night. |
| 78 | moisture | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | вла́га | Morning moisture formed drops on the grass. |
| 79 | mural | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | стенна́я ро́спись | Students painted a mural of local birds in the hallway. |
| 80 | mystify | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | мистифици́ровать | 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. землячество 2. нация | People across the nation watched the historic event. |
| 82 | nectar | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. некта́р 2. нектар | A butterfly drinks nectar through its long mouthpart. |
| 83 | nursery | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | расса́дник | The gardener moved the seedlings into the nursery. |
| 84 | observe | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. блюсти́ 2. отмеча́ть 3. соблюда́ть | We used a magnifying glass to observe the tiny insect. |
| 85 | opponent | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. оппоне́нт 2. оппоне́нтка 3. проти́вник | Mia shook hands with her opponent after the chess match. |
| 86 | opposite | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | противополо́жность | Hot and cold have opposite meanings. |
| 87 | ordeal | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. суровый 2. суро́вое испыта́ние | The rescue turned a frightening ordeal into a safe return home. |
| 88 | origin | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. происхожде́ние 2. нача́ло 3. исто́чник | The museum display explains the origin of the town's name. |
| 89 | outcome | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. итог 2. исхо́д 3. результа́т | Careful practice changed the outcome of the rematch. |
| 90 | passage | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. пасса́ж 2. вы́держка 3. коридо́р | 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 | 1. времяпрепровожде́ние 2. заба́ва 3. развлече́ние | Drawing cartoons is Aiden's favorite pastime. |
| 92 | pause | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. остано́вка 2. па́уза 3. переды́шка | After a brief pause, the speaker answered the question. |
| 93 | perform | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. выступа́ть 2. вы́ступить 3. вы́полнить | The choir will perform two songs at the concert. |
| 94 | plunge | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. прыжо́к 2. ныряние | The otter will plunge into the water to catch a fish. |
| 95 | predator | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. хи́щник 2. хищник | The owl is a nighttime predator that hunts mice. |
| 96 | predict | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. предска́зывать 2. предсказа́ть | Dark clouds helped us predict that rain was coming. |
| 97 | prevent | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. меша́ть 2. помеша́ть 3. предотврати́ть | A helmet can prevent a serious head injury. |
| 98 | primary | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | перви́чный | Clean water is a primary need after a storm. |
| 99 | privilege | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | право | Representing our school at the ceremony was a privilege. |
| 100 | process | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. проце́сс 2. разви́тие 3. ход | 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.
Russian 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 | 1. разрежённый 2. ре́дкий | We were excited to see a rare blue butterfly. |
| 102 | rate | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. тари́ф 2. расце́нка 3. цена́ | The heart rate rises during exercise. |
| 103 | recall | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. отзыва́ть 2. отозва́ть 3. полнота | Can you recall where we left the keys? |
| 104 | rely | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. положи́ться (на) 2. полага́ться 3. рассчи́тывать | Young birds rely on their parents for food. |
| 105 | remark | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. замеча́ть 2. заме́тить 3. замеча́ние | Her kind remark made the new student smile. |
| 106 | resident | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. жи́тель 2. жи́тельница 3. резиде́нт | Every resident received a notice about the road repair. |
| 107 | respect | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. уважа́ть 2. соблюда́ть 3. уваже́ние | Listening without interrupting shows respect. |
| 108 | responsible | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | отве́тственный | Noah is responsible for feeding the class fish. |
| 109 | reverse | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | обра́тный | The driver had to reverse the car out of the narrow space. |
| 110 | revive | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. оживля́ть 2. оживи́ть 3. возроди́ться | 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. риск 2. опа́сность | Climbing without safety gear is a serious risk. |
| 112 | scatter | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. разбра́сывать 2. разброса́ть 3. разбры́згать | A sudden noise made the pigeons scatter across the square. |
| 113 | schedule | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. план 2. расписа́ние 3. гра́фик | The bus schedule shows a stop at eight o'clock. |
| 114 | sensitive | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. то́чный 2. чувстви́тельный | My eyes are sensitive to bright sunlight. |
| 115 | signal | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | сигна́л | The flashing light is a signal for drivers to stop. |
| 116 | solution | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. раство́р 2. раствор | Building a small bridge was our solution to crossing the stream. |
| 117 | spoil | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | трофе́й | Leaving milk in the sun will spoil it. |
| 118 | starve | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | ча́хнуть | Without stored nuts, the squirrels could starve during winter. |
| 119 | steer | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | вести́ | Use both hands to steer the bicycle around the corner. |
| 120 | suitable | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. го́дный 2. подходя́щий 3. приго́дный | 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. обозрева́ть 2. опро́с | Our class completed a survey about favorite playground games. |
| 122 | swift | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | стриж | The swift rabbit disappeared into the tall grass. |
| 123 | symbol | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. знак 2. си́мвол 3. символ | A heart can be a symbol of love. |
| 124 | talent | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. тала́нт 2. талант | Her talent for music became clear when she played the piano. |
| 125 | theory | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. тео́рия 2. теория | The scientist tested her theory about why the plants grew faster. |
| 126 | thrill | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | тре́пет | Riding the tall roller coaster gave me a thrill. |
| 127 | treasure | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. сокро́вище 2. драгоце́нность 3. клад | The old letters were a family treasure. |
| 128 | triumph | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ликова́ние 2. торжество́ 3. триу́мф | Finishing the difficult climb was a triumph for the team. |
| 129 | value | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. це́нность 2. сто́имость | The value of clean water becomes clear during a drought. |
| 130 | vision | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. виде́ние 2. привиде́ние | 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.
Russian 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. волонтёр 2. волонтёрка 3. доброво́лец | A volunteer read stories to children at the library. |
| 132 | wander | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | стра́нствие | We watched the goat wander away from the herd. |
| 133 | wisdom | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. му́дрость 2. мудрость | Grandmother's wisdom helped us solve the disagreement. |
| 134 | wit | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | остря́к | The storyteller's wit kept the audience smiling. |
| 135 | woe | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. грусть 2. го́ре 3. печа́ль | The poem tells of a sailor's loneliness and woe. |
| 136 | ink | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. черни́ла 2. чернила | Blue ink leaked from the pen onto my hand. |
| 137 | crash | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. крах 2. колла́пс 3. прова́л | The waves crash against the rocks during a storm. |
| 138 | zip | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | свист | Hummingbirds zip from flower to flower. |
| 139 | crop | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | зоб | The farmer harvested a large corn crop. |
| 140 | trash | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | му́сор | 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 | держал | Mina held the ladder steady for her father. |
| 142 | built | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | возведённый | The beavers built a dam across the stream. |
| 143 | catch | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. задви́жка 2. запо́р 3. защёлка | Leo stretched out his hands to catch the ball. |
| 144 | health | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. здоро́вье 2. здоровье | Sleep, exercise, and nourishing food support good health. |
| 145 | silver | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. серебро 2. серебро́ 3. арге́нтум | The museum displayed a silver cup from long ago. |
| 146 | fought | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | дрался | The firefighters fought the forest fire all night. |
| 147 | matter | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. мате́рия 2. материя | All matter takes up space. |
| 148 | caught | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | застать | The goalkeeper caught the ball before it crossed the line. |
| 149 | pipe | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. труба́ 2. тру́бка | Water travels through the pipe beneath the sink. |
| 150 | tiger | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | тигр | 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 | 1. конёк 2. коньки́ | We learned to skate at the frozen pond. |
| 152 | student | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. студе́нт 2. студе́нтка 3. уча́щийся | Each student recorded the experiment in a notebook. |
| 153 | care | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. беспоко́иться 2. забо́титься 3. забо́та | The injured bird needed gentle care. |
| 154 | break | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ломать 2. доводить 3. разло́м | Be careful not to break the glass jar. |
| 155 | size | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. разме́р 2. величина́ 3. объём | Measure the box to find its exact size. |
| 156 | library | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. библиоте́ка 2. библиотека | I borrowed a mystery novel from the library. |
| 157 | writer | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. писа́тель 2. писа́тельница 3. а́втор | The writer revised her story before sharing it. |
| 158 | able | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. компете́нтный 2. полнопра́вный | After more practice, I was able to swim across the pool. |
| 159 | dent | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | вмя́тина | The falling branch left a dent in the metal gate. |
| 160 | sink | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. слив 2. сток 3. сточный | 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.
Russian 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. кофе 2. ко́фе | The smell of fresh coffee filled the kitchen. |
| 162 | kettle | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. котёл 2. ча́йник | Steam rose from the kettle when the water boiled. |
| 163 | pepper | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. пе́рец 2. болга́рский пе́рец | Dad sprinkled black pepper on the soup. |
| 164 | excellent | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. отли́чный 2. великоле́пный 3. отме́нный | Rina did an excellent job explaining her experiment. |
| 165 | ribbon | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | ле́нта | She tied a yellow ribbon around the gift. |
| 166 | distance | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. расстоя́ние 2. диста́нция 3. отдалённость | We measured the distance from the tree to the fence. |
| 167 | happen | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. случи́ться 2. произойти́ 3. происходи́ть | A rainbow may happen when sunlight passes through raindrops. |
| 168 | sandwich | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. зажима́ть 2. зажа́ть 3. вти́скивать | I packed a cheese sandwich for lunch. |
| 169 | build | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | сборка | The children used blocks to build a tall tower. |
| 170 | address | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | обраще́ние | 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 | 1. тяжёлый 2. тя́жкий | The heavy suitcase took two people to lift. |
| 172 | written | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. напи́санный 2. пи́сьменный 3. письменный | Please follow the written instructions on the card. |
| 173 | curl | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. завито́к 2. завиту́шка | The dry leaf began to curl at the edges. |
| 174 | sooner | adverbGrade 3 high-utility word | оклахомец | We arrived sooner than we expected. |
| 175 | choice | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | вы́бор | Taking the shaded path was a wise choice. |
| 176 | huge | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. грома́дный 2. здорове́нный 3. огро́мный | A huge whale surfaced beside the boat. |
| 177 | nurse | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. медсестра́ 2. сиде́лка 3. фе́льдшер | The nurse cleaned the scrape and covered it with a bandage. |
| 178 | scooter | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | самока́т | Arun wore a helmet while riding his scooter. |
| 179 | strange | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. стра́нный 2. незнако́мый 3. необы́чный | A strange tapping sound came from the attic. |
| 180 | surf | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | прибо́й | 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 | газе́тная бума́га | Dad read the weather report in the morning newspaper. |
| 182 | oyster | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | за́мкнутый челове́к | The oyster closed its shell when the diver touched it. |
| 183 | continue | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. продолжа́ть 2. продо́лжить | We will continue the game after the rain passes. |
| 184 | perfect | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. соверше́нный 2. безукори́зненный 3. безупре́чный | The sunny afternoon was perfect for our picnic. |
| 185 | lose | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. потеря́ть 2. теря́ть | Keep the lid on the jar so you do not lose the buttons. |
| 186 | coin | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. моне́та 2. монета | I placed the shiny coin in my savings jar. |
| 187 | race | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | порода | Nia trained each morning for the bicycle race. |
| 188 | earn | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. зараба́тывать 2. зарабо́тать | You can earn a badge by completing the reading challenge. |
| 189 | loose | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. непривя́занный 2. неприкреплённый 3. развя́занный | A loose wheel made the cart wobble. |
| 190 | voice | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | голос | 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.
Russian 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 | выбрал | Mina chose the blue umbrella because rain was coming. |
| 192 | worst | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. наиху́дшее 2. ху́дшее | The worst part of the storm was the powerful wind. |
| 193 | poison | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. яд 2. отра́ва | The warning label tells us that the liquid is poison. |
| 194 | include | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. включа́ть 2. включи́ть 3. присоедини́ть | Please include your name and the date on the report. |
| 195 | fact | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | факт | It is a fact that Earth travels around the sun. |
| 196 | sense | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. смысл 2. значе́ние | A dog's strong sense of smell helps it follow a trail. |
| 197 | passenger | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. пассажи́р 2. пассажи́рка 3. пассажир | Every passenger fastened a seat belt before the car moved. |
| 198 | witch | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ве́дьма 2. колду́нья 3. волше́бница | The friendly witch in the play turned a pumpkin into a carriage. |
| 199 | chop | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | отбивная | An adult will chop the carrots for the soup. |
| 200 | empty | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. пусто́й 2. поро́жний 3. пустой | 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. гость 2. го́стья 3. посети́тель | Our visitor removed her wet shoes at the door. |
| 202 | lock | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. блоки́роваться 2. шлюз | Remember to lock the bicycle before entering the store. |
| 203 | family | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | семья | Our family cooks dinner together on Sundays. |
| 204 | several | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | не́сколько | Several ducks followed their mother across the pond. |
| 205 | million | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. миллио́н 2. миллион | A million is written as the digit one followed by six zeros. |
| 206 | capital | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | капите́ль | Seoul is the capital of South Korea. |
| 207 | interesting | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. интере́сный 2. заня́тный 3. интересный | The fossil was interesting because it showed the shape of an ancient leaf. |
| 208 | fire | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. печь 2. пе́чка | We poured water on the campfire until the fire was completely out. |
| 209 | scale | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | шкала́ | The baker used a scale to weigh the flour. |
| 210 | lazy | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. амблиопи 2. затуманенное зре́ние | 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 | ударил | Lightning struck the old tree during the storm. |
| 212 | prize | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. приз 2. награ́да 3. пре́мия | Iris received a prize for her carefully grown sunflower. |
| 213 | airplane | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. самолёт 2. аэропла́н | The airplane rose above the clouds soon after takeoff. |
| 214 | safety | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. затвор 2. предохрани́тель | Wearing a helmet improves safety when riding a bicycle. |
| 215 | tunnel | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. тонне́ль 2. тунне́ль 3. тоннель | The train entered a dark tunnel beneath the mountain. |
| 216 | froze | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | заморозить | The pond froze after three nights of icy weather. |
| 217 | recess | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | углубле́ние | We played hopscotch outside during recess. |
| 218 | hole | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. дыра́ 2. захолу́стье | The rabbit disappeared into a hole beneath the hedge. |
| 219 | below | prepositionGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. внизу́ 2. ни́же | A small stream flows below the wooden bridge. |
| 220 | space | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. промежу́ток 2. про́пуск | 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.
Russian 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 | 1. це́лое 2. целое | We divided the whole orange into eight slices. |
| 222 | using | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | через | Theo is using a ruler to draw a straight line. |
| 223 | sudden | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. внеза́пный 2. неожи́данный | A sudden clap of thunder startled the dog. |
| 224 | awhile | adverbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. на некоторый 2. не́которое вре́мя 3. ненадо́лго | We rested awhile beneath the shady tree. |
| 225 | receive | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. получа́ть 2. получи́ть 3. лови́ть | You will receive a library card after completing the form. |
| 226 | unusual | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. необы́чный 2. необыкнове́нный | The unusual bird had bright orange feet. |
| 227 | paw | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ла́па 2. лапа | The puppy lifted one muddy paw onto my knee. |
| 228 | vowel | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. гла́сная 2. гласный звук | The word cat has the vowel a in the middle. |
| 229 | extra | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | э́кстренный вы́пуск | I packed an extra pair of socks for the hike. |
| 230 | market | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | магазин | 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. соло́ма 2. солома | Luis sipped the juice through a paper straw. |
| 232 | towel | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. полоте́нце 2. рушни́к 3. полотенце | Use a clean towel to dry your hands. |
| 233 | umbrella | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. зонт 2. зо́нтик 3. зонтик | Mara opened her umbrella when the first raindrops fell. |
| 234 | marble | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. мра́мор 2. мрамор | The green marble rolled beneath the sofa. |
| 235 | allow | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. позволя́ть 2. позво́лить 3. допуска́ть | Our teacher will allow us to choose our own partners. |
| 236 | farther | adverbGrade 3 high-utility word | дальше | The second trail leads farther into the forest. |
| 237 | taught | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | учил | Grandpa taught me how to plant tomato seeds. |
| 238 | hour | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | час | The bread needs one hour to rise. |
| 239 | further | adverbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. да́льний 2. далёкий | We read further to learn how the mystery ended. |
| 240 | law | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. зако́н 2. пра́вило 3. пра́во | 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 | двойни́к | We ordered a double scoop of strawberry ice cream. |
| 242 | burnt | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. жжёный 2. вы́жженный 3. горе́лый | The burnt toast smelled bitter and set off the alarm. |
| 243 | county | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. гра́фство 2. о́круг 3. уе́зд | The county opened a new park beside the river. |
| 244 | front | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | фронт | Please write your name on the front of the folder. |
| 245 | slept | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | спал | The tired puppy slept beside the warm fireplace. |
| 246 | match | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. матч 2. соревнова́ние 3. состяза́ние | The striped socks match your blue sweater. |
| 247 | rent | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. арендный 2. аре́ндная пла́та 3. квартирный | We will rent bicycles to explore the island trail. |
| 248 | toss | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. броса́ние 2. бросо́к | Toss the beanbag into the red basket. |
| 249 | mend | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. запла́та 2. запла́тка 3. заши́тая ды́рка | Dad used a patch to mend the hole in my backpack. |
| 250 | ditch | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ров 2. кана́ва 3. кюве́т | 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.
Russian 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. лю́бящий 2. не́жный | I am fond of the gentle pony at my aunt's farm. |
| 252 | melt | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | распла́в | The ice cube will melt in the warm sunlight. |
| 253 | drill | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. дрель 2. бормаши́на 3. бура́в | An adult used a drill to make holes for the shelf. |
| 254 | bless | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. благослови́ть 2. благословля́ть 3. благословлять | At dinner, Grandma asked everyone to bless the meal. |
| 255 | trim | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | наряжать | We will trim the paper so it fits inside the frame. |
| 256 | insects | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | мошкара | Bees, ants, and butterflies are insects. |
| 257 | necklace | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ожере́лье 2. колье́ 3. мони́сто | The necklace was made from blue glass beads. |
| 258 | digit | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. разряд 2. позиция 3. место | The final digit in the number 42 is two. |
| 259 | subtract | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. вы́честь 2. вычита́ть 3. отнима́ть | Subtract three from eight to get five. |
| 260 | exit | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. выходи́ть 2. вы́йти 3. вы́ход | 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 | 1. кру́жка 2. пи́нта | The recipe calls for one pint of milk. |
| 262 | dine | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. поу́жинать 2. у́жинать | We will dine outdoors while the evening is warm. |
| 263 | aim | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. цель 2. наме́рение | Aim the flashlight at the path, not at anyone's eyes. |
| 264 | reef | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | риф | Colorful fish found shelter in the coral reef. |
| 265 | speed | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ско́рость 2. скорость | The cyclist reduced her speed before the sharp turn. |
| 266 | gain | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. получе́ние 2. приобрете́ние | Reading every day can help you gain new knowledge. |
| 267 | creek | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | руче́й | Tiny fish darted through the shallow creek. |
| 268 | geese | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | гуси | A flock of geese flew south in a V-shaped line. |
| 269 | cane | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | трость | Mr. Lee used a cane while his ankle healed. |
| 270 | pain | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. зану́да 2. геморро́й 3. су́щее наказа́ние | 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. говори́ть 2. разгова́ривать 3. говорить | Please speak clearly so everyone can hear the directions. |
| 272 | cape | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. мыс 2. нос | The actor wore a red cape in the superhero play. |
| 273 | pail | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | бадья | We filled the pail with sand to build a castle. |
| 274 | oats | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | овёс | Warm oats with apple slices made a filling breakfast. |
| 275 | stove | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. печь 2. буржу́йка 3. пе́чка | An adult heated the soup on the stove. |
| 276 | paint | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | кра́ски | We will paint the wooden birdhouse bright yellow. |
| 277 | toast | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. тост 2. здра́вица | I spread strawberry jam on my toast. |
| 278 | real | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | реа́л | The dinosaur bones in the museum are real fossils. |
| 279 | vote | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | водь | Each student may vote for one field-trip destination. |
| 280 | straight | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. стрейт 2. стрит | 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.
Russian 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. повторя́ть 2. повтори́ть | Could you repeat the final direction more slowly? |
| 282 | favorite | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | временщик | The library is my favorite place to spend a rainy afternoon. |
| 283 | captain | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. капита́н 2. капитан | The soccer captain encouraged every player before the match. |
| 284 | television | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. телеви́зор 2. те́лик 3. телевизио́нный приёмник | We watched a nature program about whales on television. |
| 285 | thread | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. те́ма 2. нить 3. мысль | Nora pushed the blue thread through the eye of the needle. |
| 286 | jolly | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | весёлый | The jolly baker sang while decorating the cakes. |
| 287 | turtle | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. черепа́ха 2. желвь | The turtle pulled its head into its shell when we approached. |
| 288 | rooster | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ко́чет 2. пе́вень 3. пету́х | The rooster crowed just after sunrise. |
| 289 | grapes | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | виноград | We washed the purple grapes before eating them. |
| 290 | ferry | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. паро́м 2. паром | 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. бой 2. би́тва 3. бата́лия | The museum map showed where the historic battle occurred. |
| 292 | foolish | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. глу́пый 2. дура́цкий 3. дурно́й | It would be foolish to cross the icy pond. |
| 293 | shaded | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | заштрихованный | We ate lunch at a shaded table beneath the oak tree. |
| 294 | pickle | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. солёный огуре́ц 2. ки́слый огуре́ц 3. ква́шеный огуре́ц | The crisp pickle tasted sour beside my sandwich. |
| 295 | screw | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. винт 2. шуру́п | Dad tightened the loose screw in the chair leg. |
| 296 | saving | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. накопление 2. сбережение | Mila is saving part of her allowance for a new bicycle. |
| 297 | saddle | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. седло́ 2. сиде́нье 3. седло | Before riding, Ana checked that the horse's saddle was secure. |
| 298 | view | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. вид 2. взгляд 3. просмотр | The hilltop gave us a clear view of the lake. |
| 299 | crow | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. воро́на 2. ворона | A clever crow dropped a nut onto the road to crack it. |
| 300 | copy | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ко́пия 2. дублика́т | 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

