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. Năng lực 2. khả năng | Nora used her ability to solve the puzzle without help. |
| 2 | absorb | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Hút 2. hút thu | A dry sponge can absorb the spilled water. |
| 3 | accuse | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Cáo buộc 2. buộc tội 3. kết tội | Do not accuse a classmate unless you know what happened. |
| 4 | active | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | chủ động | Maya stays active by riding her bicycle after school. |
| 5 | actual | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. hiện tại 2. hiện thời 3. hiện nay | The actual cost was lower than our estimate. |
| 6 | adopt | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. nhận làm con nuôi 2. Nhận 3. con nuôi | The family decided to adopt a puppy from the shelter. |
| 7 | advantage | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. lợi thế 2. thuận lợi 3. hoàn cảnh | Knowing the trail gave our team an advantage during the hike. |
| 8 | advice | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. lời khuyên 2. lời 3. chỉ bảo | Grandpa gave me useful advice before my first race. |
| 9 | ambition | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Hoài bão 2. khát vọng | Lena's ambition is to become a wildlife scientist. |
| 10 | ancient | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Xưa 2. cổ | 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. lại 2. lại gần 3. đến | Trying a smaller example was a smart approach to the math problem. |
| 12 | arrange | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. sắp xếp 2. tổ chức 3. sắp đặt | Please arrange the chairs in a circle. |
| 13 | arctic | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | Bắc cực | An arctic fox grows thick fur for the freezing winter. |
| 14 | attitude | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Thái độ 2. quan điểm | A hopeful attitude helped Ben keep trying. |
| 15 | attract | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | Hút | Bright flowers attract bees and butterflies. |
| 16 | average | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Số trung bình 2. mức 3. trung bình | The average of four and six is five. |
| 17 | avoid | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | Tránh | We took another path to avoid the deep mud. |
| 18 | bold | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. dũng cảm 2. can đảm 3. gan dạ | The artist painted a bold red stripe across the poster. |
| 19 | border | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. rìa 2. Bờ 3. mép | Draw a blue border around the map. |
| 20 | brief | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | ngắn gọn | 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 | thiên tài | A brilliant flash of lightning lit the night sky. |
| 22 | cable | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Dây cáp | The cable connects the camera to the computer. |
| 23 | capture | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. bắt 2. giữ | The camera can capture the hummingbird in flight. |
| 24 | certain | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | chắc chắn | I am certain that I packed my lunch. |
| 25 | chill | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ớn lạnh 2. rùng mình | A sudden chill made us pull on our jackets. |
| 26 | clever | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. thông minh 2. 聰明 | Ravi found a clever way to carry all the books at once. |
| 27 | climate | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Khí hậu 2. thời tiết | The warm, wet climate helps rainforest plants grow. |
| 28 | cling | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Bám 2. dính 3. sát | Wet leaves cling to the sidewalk after the storm. |
| 29 | coast | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | bờ biển | We watched waves roll toward the rocky coast. |
| 30 | confess | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. thú nhận 2. 首認 3. Thú tội | 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. Cân nhắc 2. xem xét 3. suy xét | Please consider both ideas before making your choice. |
| 32 | contain | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Chứa đựng 2. bao hàm 3. gồm | This jar can contain two cups of rice. |
| 33 | continent | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. đại lục 2. 大陸 3. châu lục | Africa is the continent with the greatest number of countries. |
| 34 | convince | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | thuyết phục | The evidence may convince the judge that the story is true. |
| 35 | coward | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. người nhát gan 2. người nhút nhát 3. Người | The character feared being called a coward, but asking for help was wise. |
| 36 | crew | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Toàn bộ 2. thuỷ thủ 3. tàu | The film crew arrived early to set up the cameras. |
| 37 | custom | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Phong tục 2. tục lệ | Sharing rice cakes is a holiday custom in many families. |
| 38 | decay | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Tình trạng 2. suy tàn 3. suy sụp | Fallen leaves decay and add nutrients to the soil. |
| 39 | deed | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Việc làm 2. hành 3. hành vi | Returning the lost wallet was a generous deed. |
| 40 | defend | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Che chở 2. bảo vệ 3. phòng thủ | 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.
Vietnamese 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 | thanh tú | Hold the delicate glass ornament with both hands. |
| 42 | device | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Phương sách 2. phương kế 3. chước | The small device measures the temperature of the water. |
| 43 | diagram | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Biểu đồ | The diagram shows how water moves through the plant. |
| 44 | digest | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Sách 2. tóm tắt | Your stomach begins to digest food after you eat. |
| 45 | disease | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Bệnh 2. bệnh tật | Washing your hands can help prevent the spread of disease. |
| 46 | distant | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | xa xôi | We could barely see the distant mountains through the mist. |
| 47 | doze | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Giấc ngủ 2. ngắn 3. lơ mơ | The cat began to doze in the warm patch of sunlight. |
| 48 | drift | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. trôi giạt 2. tình trạng 3. lôi cuốn | The paper boat began to drift down the stream. |
| 49 | elegant | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. thanh lịch 2. tao nhã | The dancer made an elegant turn across the stage. |
| 50 | enable | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | khả năng | 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. Khám xét 2. xem xét 3. thẩm tra | We examine the shell with a magnifying glass. |
| 52 | explore | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Thăm dò 2. thám hiểm | We used a map to explore the forest trail safely. |
| 53 | fatal | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Chỗ 2. béo bở | The warning sign helps hikers avoid a potentially fatal fall. |
| 54 | fierce | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | mạnh mẽ | A fierce wind bent the trees during the storm. |
| 55 | flutter | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. vẫy 2. vỗ | The flag began to flutter in the morning breeze. |
| 56 | fortunate | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | may mắn | We were fortunate to find shelter before the rain began. |
| 57 | frail | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | yếu ớt | The frail branch snapped under the heavy snow. |
| 58 | gasp | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. thở 2. hổn hển | I heard Ana gasp when the magician vanished. |
| 59 | glide | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Sự 2. trượt 3. đi | The swan seemed to glide across the calm lake. |
| 60 | globe | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Quả 2. cầu | 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. Vẻ 2. duyên dáng 3. yêu kiều | The skater moved across the ice with grace. |
| 62 | gradual | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | dần dần | The gradual change from winter to spring took several weeks. |
| 63 | habit | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Thói quen 2. tập quán | Checking my backpack each night became a helpful habit. |
| 64 | harsh | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | thô ráp | The harsh wind stung our faces. |
| 65 | imitate | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Theo gương 2. noi gương | The parrot can imitate the sound of a ringing phone. |
| 66 | individual | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. cá nhân 2. cá thể | Each individual chose a different book to read. |
| 67 | intelligent | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. thông minh 2. 聰明 | The intelligent crow used a stick to reach its food. |
| 68 | intend | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. định 2. có ý định 3. ý định | I intend to finish my science report tonight. |
| 69 | journey | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. hành trình 2. đường bộ | The long train journey carried us across three states. |
| 70 | launch | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | Xuồng | 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.
Vietnamese 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. Giới hạn 2. hạn | The library sets a limit of five borrowed books. |
| 72 | locate | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Xác 2. vị trí 3. chỗ | Use the grid to locate the island on the map. |
| 73 | loyal | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | trung thành | The loyal dog waited beside its injured owner. |
| 74 | magnificent | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | tráng lệ | The magnificent waterfall filled the valley with mist. |
| 75 | marsh | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Đầm lầy | Frogs and herons live in the marsh. |
| 76 | method | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. phương pháp 2. 方法 3. phương thức | Our new method made sorting the books much faster. |
| 77 | misery | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Cảnh 2. nghèo khổ 3. khổ cực | The lost hiker felt misery during the cold, wet night. |
| 78 | moisture | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Hơi 2. nước 3. rịn | Morning moisture formed drops on the grass. |
| 79 | mural | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | bức tranh tường | Students painted a mural of local birds in the hallway. |
| 80 | mystify | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Làm 2. bối rối | 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 | Dân tộc | People across the nation watched the historic event. |
| 82 | nectar | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Rượu 2. tiên | A butterfly drinks nectar through its long mouthpart. |
| 83 | nursery | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Phòng 2. dành riêng 3. bú | The gardener moved the seedlings into the nursery. |
| 84 | observe | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Quan sát 2. nhận xét 3. theo dõi | We used a magnifying glass to observe the tiny insect. |
| 85 | opponent | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. đối thủ 2. 對手 | Mia shook hands with her opponent after the chess match. |
| 86 | opposite | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. thứ trái ngược 2. điều trái ngược | Hot and cold have opposite meanings. |
| 87 | ordeal | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | thử thách | The rescue turned a frightening ordeal into a safe return home. |
| 88 | origin | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Gốc 2. nguồn gốc 3. căn nguyên | The museum display explains the origin of the town's name. |
| 89 | outcome | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Hậu quả 2. kết quả | Careful practice changed the outcome of the rematch. |
| 90 | passage | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | trôi qua | 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. Trò 2. tiêu khiển | Drawing cartoons is Aiden's favorite pastime. |
| 92 | pause | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Sự 2. tạm 3. nghỉ | After a brief pause, the speaker answered the question. |
| 93 | perform | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. thực hiện 2. thi hành 3. cử hành | The choir will perform two songs at the concert. |
| 94 | plunge | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. mình 2. cái 3. nhảy | The otter will plunge into the water to catch a fish. |
| 95 | predator | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Thú 2. mồi 3. sống | The owl is a nighttime predator that hunts mice. |
| 96 | predict | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Nói 2. đoán trước 3. dự đoán | Dark clouds helped us predict that rain was coming. |
| 97 | prevent | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Ngăn ngừa 2. ngăn trở | A helmet can prevent a serious head injury. |
| 98 | primary | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | (cuộc) bầu cử sơ bộ | Clean water is a primary need after a storm. |
| 99 | privilege | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | quyền | Representing our school at the ceremony was a privilege. |
| 100 | process | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Quá trình 2. tiến triển | 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.
Vietnamese 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 | hiếm | We were excited to see a rare blue butterfly. |
| 102 | rate | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Tỷ lệ | The heart rate rises during exercise. |
| 103 | recall | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. gọi 2. đòi 3. triệu | Can you recall where we left the keys? |
| 104 | rely | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. tin cậy 2. dựa 3. vào | Young birds rely on their parents for food. |
| 105 | remark | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. lưu ý 2. chú ý | Her kind remark made the new student smile. |
| 106 | resident | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. cư dân 2. 居民 | Every resident received a notice about the road repair. |
| 107 | respect | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. tôn trọng 2. kính trọng | Listening without interrupting shows respect. |
| 108 | responsible | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | có trách nhiệm | Noah is responsible for feeding the class fish. |
| 109 | reverse | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. hoán đổi 2. tráo | The driver had to reverse the car out of the narrow space. |
| 110 | revive | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. hồi sinh 2. sống lại 3. tỉnh | 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. liều 2. mạo hiểm | Climbing without safety gear is a serious risk. |
| 112 | scatter | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Sự 2. rắc 3. rải | A sudden noise made the pigeons scatter across the square. |
| 113 | schedule | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Bản 2. danh mục 3. bảng | The bus schedule shows a stop at eight o'clock. |
| 114 | sensitive | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | nhạy cảm | My eyes are sensitive to bright sunlight. |
| 115 | signal | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Dấu hiệu 2. tín hiệu 3. hiệu lệnh | The flashing light is a signal for drivers to stop. |
| 116 | solution | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. dung dịch 2. 溶液 3. hoà tan | Building a small bridge was our solution to crossing the stream. |
| 117 | spoil | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | Chiến lợi phẩm | Leaving milk in the sun will spoil it. |
| 118 | starve | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. chết đói 2. bỏ đói 3. bắt | Without stored nuts, the squirrels could starve during winter. |
| 119 | steer | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. lời 2. gợi | Use both hands to steer the bicycle around the corner. |
| 120 | suitable | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. phù hợp 2. thích hợp | 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. quan sát 2. nhìn chung 3. nhìn | Our class completed a survey about favorite playground games. |
| 122 | swift | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | yến | The swift rabbit disappeared into the tall grass. |
| 123 | symbol | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Vật 2. tượng trưng | A heart can be a symbol of love. |
| 124 | talent | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Tài 2. tài ba 3. tài năng | Her talent for music became clear when she played the piano. |
| 125 | theory | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Thuyết 2. học thuyết | The scientist tested her theory about why the plants grew faster. |
| 126 | thrill | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. lên 2. rộn 3. rộn ràng | Riding the tall roller coaster gave me a thrill. |
| 127 | treasure | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. kho báu 2. châu báu 3. Bạc | The old letters were a family treasure. |
| 128 | triumph | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Chiến thắng 2. thắng lợi 3. thành công | Finishing the difficult climb was a triumph for the team. |
| 129 | value | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Giá trị | The value of clean water becomes clear during a drought. |
| 130 | vision | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. nhìn 2. sức nhìn 3. tầm nhìn | 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.
Vietnamese 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. Quân 2. tình nguyện | A volunteer read stories to children at the library. |
| 132 | wander | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Đi 2. thơ thẩn | We watched the goat wander away from the herd. |
| 133 | wisdom | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Tính 2. khôn ngoan 3. trí tuệ | Grandmother's wisdom helped us solve the disagreement. |
| 134 | wit | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Trí 2. thông minh 3. sáng suốt | The storyteller's wit kept the audience smiling. |
| 135 | woe | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. đau buồn 2. điều 3. phiền muộn | The poem tells of a sailor's loneliness and woe. |
| 136 | ink | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Mực | Blue ink leaked from the pen onto my hand. |
| 137 | crash | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Vải 2. thô 3. khăn | The waves crash against the rocks during a storm. |
| 138 | zip | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Tiếng 2. rít 3. xé | Hummingbirds zip from flower to flower. |
| 139 | crop | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Vụ 2. mùa 3. thu hoạch | The farmer harvested a large corn crop. |
| 140 | trash | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. rác 2. Bã 3. mía | 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 | cầm | Mina held the ladder steady for her father. |
| 142 | built | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | xây dựng | The beavers built a dam across the stream. |
| 143 | catch | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. bắt 2. nắm lấy 3. cái | Leo stretched out his hands to catch the ball. |
| 144 | health | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Sức khoẻ | Sleep, exercise, and nourishing food support good health. |
| 145 | silver | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Bạc | The museum displayed a silver cup from long ago. |
| 146 | fought | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | đã chiến đấu | The firefighters fought the forest fire all night. |
| 147 | matter | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Chất 2. vật chất | All matter takes up space. |
| 148 | caught | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | bắt gặp | The goalkeeper caught the ball before it crossed the line. |
| 149 | pipe | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Ống dẫn 2. nước 3. dầu | Water travels through the pipe beneath the sink. |
| 150 | tiger | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Hổ 2. cọp | 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 | Cá | We learned to skate at the frozen pond. |
| 152 | student | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. học sinh 2. 學生 3. sinh viên | Each student recorded the experiment in a notebook. |
| 153 | care | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. quan tâm 2. chăm sóc 3. chăm nom | The injured bird needed gentle care. |
| 154 | break | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. vực 2. ngựa | Be careful not to break the glass jar. |
| 155 | size | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | kích thước | Measure the box to find its exact size. |
| 156 | library | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Thư viện 2. phòng 3. đọc | I borrowed a mystery novel from the library. |
| 157 | writer | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. nhà văn 2. 家文 3. tác giả | The writer revised her story before sharing it. |
| 158 | able | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | có đủ tư cách | After more practice, I was able to swim across the pool. |
| 159 | dent | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Hình 2. rập nổi 3. vết | The falling branch left a dent in the metal gate. |
| 160 | sink | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Thùng 2. rửa 3. bát | 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.
Vietnamese 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 | Cà phê | The smell of fresh coffee filled the kitchen. |
| 162 | kettle | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | nước | Steam rose from the kettle when the water boiled. |
| 163 | pepper | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Hạt tiêu 2. hồ tiêu | Dad sprinkled black pepper on the soup. |
| 164 | excellent | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. xuất sắc 2. tuyệt vời 3. ưu | Rina did an excellent job explaining her experiment. |
| 165 | ribbon | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Dải 2. băng | She tied a yellow ribbon around the gift. |
| 166 | distance | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | khoảng cách | We measured the distance from the tree to the fence. |
| 167 | happen | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Xảy 2. xảy ra 3. ngẫu nhiên | A rainbow may happen when sunlight passes through raindrops. |
| 168 | sandwich | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. kẹp 2. khoác 3. Bánh | I packed a cheese sandwich for lunch. |
| 169 | build | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | xây dựng | The children used blocks to build a tall tower. |
| 170 | address | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Địa chỉ | 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 | nặng | The heavy suitcase took two people to lift. |
| 172 | written | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | bằng văn bản | Please follow the written instructions on the card. |
| 173 | curl | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Món 2. tóc 3. quăn | The dry leaf began to curl at the edges. |
| 174 | sooner | adverbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. người 2. thế | We arrived sooner than we expected. |
| 175 | choice | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. lựa 2. chọn 3. lựa chọn | Taking the shaded path was a wise choice. |
| 176 | huge | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | khổng lồ | A huge whale surfaced beside the boat. |
| 177 | nurse | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. y tá 2. 醫佐 3. Cá nhám | The nurse cleaned the scrape and covered it with a bandage. |
| 178 | scooter | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Xe hẩy | Arun wore a helmet while riding his scooter. |
| 179 | strange | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. lạ lùng 2. lạ | A strange tapping sound came from the attic. |
| 180 | surf | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Sóng 2. nhào | 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 | 1. tờ báo 2. báo 3. báo chí | Dad read the weather report in the morning newspaper. |
| 182 | oyster | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. hàu 2. sò | The oyster closed its shell when the diver touched it. |
| 183 | continue | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Tiếp tục 2. làm 3. tiếp | We will continue the game after the rain passes. |
| 184 | perfect | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. hoàn hảo 2. 完好 | The sunny afternoon was perfect for our picnic. |
| 185 | lose | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Mất 2. còn nữa | Keep the lid on the jar so you do not lose the buttons. |
| 186 | coin | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | tiền | I placed the shiny coin in my savings jar. |
| 187 | race | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Nòi | Nia trained each morning for the bicycle race. |
| 188 | earn | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Kiếm 2. giành | You can earn a badge by completing the reading challenge. |
| 189 | loose | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | rộng | A loose wheel made the cart wobble. |
| 190 | voice | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Tiếng 2. tiếng nói 3. giọng nói | 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.
Vietnamese 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 | 1. Chọn 2. lựa chọn 3. kén chọn | Mina chose the blue umbrella because rain was coming. |
| 192 | worst | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | tệ nhất | The worst part of the storm was the powerful wind. |
| 193 | poison | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Chất 2. thuốc | The warning label tells us that the liquid is poison. |
| 194 | include | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Bao gồm 2. gồm | Please include your name and the date on the report. |
| 195 | fact | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Việc 2. sự việc | It is a fact that Earth travels around the sun. |
| 196 | sense | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Giác quan | A dog's strong sense of smell helps it follow a trail. |
| 197 | passenger | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Hành khách | Every passenger fastened a seat belt before the car moved. |
| 198 | witch | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. phù thuỷ 2. 符水 3. Mụ | The friendly witch in the play turned a pumpkin into a carriage. |
| 199 | chop | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | lát | An adult will chop the carrots for the soup. |
| 200 | empty | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. tẩy trống 2. tẩy sạch | 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. Khách 2. người 3. thăm | Our visitor removed her wet shoes at the door. |
| 202 | lock | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Khóa 2. ổ khóa | Remember to lock the bicycle before entering the store. |
| 203 | family | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | gia quyến | Our family cooks dinner together on Sundays. |
| 204 | several | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. dăm 2. vài | Several ducks followed their mother across the pond. |
| 205 | million | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. một triệu 2. triệu | A million is written as the digit one followed by six zeros. |
| 206 | capital | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Thủ đô 2. thủ phủ | Seoul is the capital of South Korea. |
| 207 | interesting | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. thú vị 2. hay | The fossil was interesting because it showed the shape of an ancient leaf. |
| 208 | fire | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Lửa | We poured water on the campfire until the fire was completely out. |
| 209 | scale | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Vảy | The baker used a scale to weigh the flour. |
| 210 | lazy | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. lười biếng 2. lười | 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 | 1. công 2. bãi công | Lightning struck the old tree during the storm. |
| 212 | prize | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Giải thưởng 2. phần thưởng | Iris received a prize for her carefully grown sunflower. |
| 213 | airplane | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Máy bay 2. tàu bay | The airplane rose above the clouds soon after takeoff. |
| 214 | safety | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Sự 2. an toàn 3. chắc chắn | Wearing a helmet improves safety when riding a bicycle. |
| 215 | tunnel | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Đường 2. hầm | The train entered a dark tunnel beneath the mountain. |
| 216 | froze | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. lạnh 2. giá 3. tình trạng | The pond froze after three nights of icy weather. |
| 217 | recess | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Thời gian 2. ngừng 3. họp | We played hopscotch outside during recess. |
| 218 | hole | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Lỗ 2. lỗ thủng 3. trống | The rabbit disappeared into a hole beneath the hedge. |
| 219 | below | prepositionGrade 3 high-utility word | dưới | A small stream flows below the wooden bridge. |
| 220 | space | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Không gian 2. không trung 3. khoảng không | 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.
Vietnamese 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. toàn thể 2. 全體 3. toàn bộ | We divided the whole orange into eight slices. |
| 222 | using | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | sử dụng | Theo is using a ruler to draw a straight line. |
| 223 | sudden | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. thình lình 2. đột ngột | A sudden clap of thunder startled the dog. |
| 224 | awhile | adverbGrade 3 high-utility word | một lát | We rested awhile beneath the shady tree. |
| 225 | receive | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Nhận 2. lĩnh | You will receive a library card after completing the form. |
| 226 | unusual | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | bất thường | The unusual bird had bright orange feet. |
| 227 | paw | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Chân | The puppy lifted one muddy paw onto my knee. |
| 228 | vowel | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Nguyên âm | The word cat has the vowel a in the middle. |
| 229 | extra | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | thêm | I packed an extra pair of socks for the hike. |
| 230 | market | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Chợ | 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 | Rơm | Luis sipped the juice through a paper straw. |
| 232 | towel | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Khăn lau 2. khăn 3. tắm | Use a clean towel to dry your hands. |
| 233 | umbrella | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. dù 2. lọng | Mara opened her umbrella when the first raindrops fell. |
| 234 | marble | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | cẩm thạch | The green marble rolled beneath the sofa. |
| 235 | allow | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Cho phép 2. để cho | Our teacher will allow us to choose our own partners. |
| 236 | farther | adverbGrade 3 high-utility word | xa hơn | The second trail leads farther into the forest. |
| 237 | taught | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | dạy | Grandpa taught me how to plant tomato seeds. |
| 238 | hour | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Giờ 2. tiếng | The bread needs one hour to rise. |
| 239 | further | adverbGrade 3 high-utility word | hơn nữa | We read further to learn how the mystery ended. |
| 240 | law | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. luật 2. quy luật 3. định luật | 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 | 1. nhân đôi 2. gấp đôi | We ordered a double scoop of strawberry ice cream. |
| 242 | burnt | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | bỏng | The burnt toast smelled bitter and set off the alarm. |
| 243 | county | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Hạt 2. tỉnh | The county opened a new park beside the river. |
| 244 | front | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Cái 2. trán | Please write your name on the front of the folder. |
| 245 | slept | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Giấc ngủ 2. ngủ | The tired puppy slept beside the warm fireplace. |
| 246 | match | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | Diêm | The striped socks match your blue sweater. |
| 247 | rent | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Tô 2. lợi 3. tiền | We will rent bicycles to explore the island trail. |
| 248 | toss | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. quẳng 2. lên 3. ném | Toss the beanbag into the red basket. |
| 249 | mend | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Chỗ 2. vá 3. mạng | Dad used a patch to mend the hole in my backpack. |
| 250 | ditch | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Hào 2. rãnh 3. mương | 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.
Vietnamese 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 | Nền | I am fond of the gentle pony at my aunt's farm. |
| 252 | melt | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | nấu chảy | The ice cube will melt in the warm sunlight. |
| 253 | drill | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Mũi khoan 2. máy khoan | An adult used a drill to make holes for the shelf. |
| 254 | bless | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Giáng phúc 2. phúc | At dinner, Grandma asked everyone to bless the meal. |
| 255 | trim | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. ngăn nắp 2. gọn gàng | We will trim the paper so it fits inside the frame. |
| 256 | insects | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | côn trùng | Bees, ants, and butterflies are insects. |
| 257 | necklace | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Chuỗi 2. hạt | The necklace was made from blue glass beads. |
| 258 | digit | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Ngón chân 2. ngón tay | The final digit in the number 42 is two. |
| 259 | subtract | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | Trừ | Subtract three from eight to get five. |
| 260 | exit | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | đi vào | 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. pint 2. đơn vị đo chất lỏng | The recipe calls for one pint of milk. |
| 262 | dine | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | cơm | We will dine outdoors while the evening is warm. |
| 263 | aim | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | nhắm | Aim the flashlight at the path, not at anyone's eyes. |
| 264 | reef | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | ngầm | Colorful fish found shelter in the coral reef. |
| 265 | speed | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. mau lẹ 2. tốc độ 3. tốc lực | The cyclist reduced her speed before the sharp turn. |
| 266 | gain | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Lợi 2. lời 3. lợi lộc | Reading every day can help you gain new knowledge. |
| 267 | creek | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Vùng 2. lạch | Tiny fish darted through the shallow creek. |
| 268 | geese | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | ngỗng | A flock of geese flew south in a V-shaped line. |
| 269 | cane | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Cây 2. trúc 3. mía | Mr. Lee used a cane while his ankle healed. |
| 270 | pain | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | khổ | 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 | nói | Please speak clearly so everyone can hear the directions. |
| 272 | cape | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Áo choàng 2. không | The actor wore a red cape in the superhero play. |
| 273 | pail | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Cái 2. thùng 3. xô | We filled the pail with sand to build a castle. |
| 274 | oats | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Cháo 2. yến mạch 3. bột | Warm oats with apple slices made a filling breakfast. |
| 275 | stove | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. lò 2. bếp lò 3. bếp | An adult heated the soup on the stove. |
| 276 | paint | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | Sơn | We will paint the wooden birdhouse bright yellow. |
| 277 | toast | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Lát 2. bánh mì 3. nướng | I spread strawberry jam on my toast. |
| 278 | real | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. thật sự 2. thiệt sự 3. thực sự | The dinosaur bones in the museum are real fossils. |
| 279 | vote | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | bỏ phiếu | Each student may vote for one field-trip destination. |
| 280 | straight | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. dị tính 2. thẳng | 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.
Vietnamese 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. nhắc lại 2. lặp lại 3. cái | Could you repeat the final direction more slowly? |
| 282 | favorite | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | yêu thích | The library is my favorite place to spend a rainy afternoon. |
| 283 | captain | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. thuyền trưởng 2. 船長 3. Người | The soccer captain encouraged every player before the match. |
| 284 | television | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | truyền hình | We watched a nature program about whales on television. |
| 285 | thread | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. sợi 2. dây | Nora pushed the blue thread through the eye of the needle. |
| 286 | jolly | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | vui vẻ | The jolly baker sang while decorating the cakes. |
| 287 | turtle | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. rùa 2. biển | The turtle pulled its head into its shell when we approached. |
| 288 | rooster | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Gà trống | The rooster crowed just after sunrise. |
| 289 | grapes | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | quả nho | We washed the purple grapes before eating them. |
| 290 | ferry | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | Bến phà | 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. Trận 2. chiến | The museum map showed where the historic battle occurred. |
| 292 | foolish | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | dại dột | It would be foolish to cross the icy pond. |
| 293 | shaded | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | bóng mờ | We ate lunch at a shaded table beneath the oak tree. |
| 294 | pickle | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. dưa chua 2. dưa muối 3. Nước | The crisp pickle tasted sour beside my sandwich. |
| 295 | screw | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Đinh vít 2. đinh ốc | Dad tightened the loose screw in the chair leg. |
| 296 | saving | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | tiết kiệm | Mila is saving part of her allowance for a new bicycle. |
| 297 | saddle | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. Yên 2. ngựa | Before riding, Ana checked that the horse's saddle was secure. |
| 298 | view | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. nhìn 2. thấy 3. tầm nhìn | The hilltop gave us a clear view of the lake. |
| 299 | crow | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | quạ | A clever crow dropped a nut onto the road to crack it. |
| 300 | copy | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | bản sao | 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

