Clues to Complete

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 strengthen vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and context clue strategies through a descriptive passage with missing words. Using a word bank, learners analyze meaning, tone, and surrounding details to determine which vocabulary word best completes each sentence, then reread the passage to ensure clarity, accuracy, and logical flow.

Learning Goals

• Context Clues (Grades 4-6)
  Use surrounding words, phrases, and sentence tone to infer correct vocabulary meanings.
• Vocabulary Precision
  Distinguish between words with similar meanings or connotations.
• Reading Comprehension
  Ensure word choices create a coherent and meaningful passage.
• Attention to Detail
  Reread and self-check choices for accuracy and overall text flow.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with ELA vocabulary and comprehension standards.
• Word Bank Support
  Encourages thoughtful decision-making rather than guessing.
• Built-In Rereading Practice
  Reinforces the importance of checking comprehension after reading.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for independent practice, small groups, homework, or literacy centers.
• Low-Prep Format
  Print-and-go worksheet for classroom or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet builds confidence in using context clues, selecting precise vocabulary, and reading carefully for meaning. By choosing words that best fit both sentence-level and passage-level context, students improve accuracy, comprehension, and vocabulary awareness. It’s a practical, skill-building resource for both classroom instruction and homeschool learning.

This worksheet is part of our Fill-in-the-Blank Reading Passages Worksheets collection.