Context Clues Cloze Activity

Instructions: Read each passage carefully. Use the context clues to work out which words fit best in the blanks.

Passage 1: A Day at the Beach 🏖️

The sun was shining brightly as Emma and her family arrived at the ________________. They spread out their towel on the warm ________________ and unpacked their bags. Emma couldn't wait to go for a ________________ in the cool water. Her little brother built a tall ________________ castle while Mum set up the beach umbrella to provide some ________________ from the hot sun. After lunch, they collected beautiful ________________ along the shore and watched the seagulls flying overhead.

Passage 2: The School Garden 🌱

Our class has been working hard in the ________________ garden this term. We planted ________________ in neat rows and watered them every day. The teacher showed us how to pull out the ________________ so they wouldn't take nutrients from our vegetables. After several ________________, tiny green shoots began to appear! We were so ________________ to see our plants growing. Soon we'll be able to ________________ fresh lettuce and tomatoes for our classroom salad.

Passage 3: The Lost Puppy 🐕

Jake heard a strange ________________ coming from the bushes near his house. When he went to ________________, he found a small puppy shivering in the cold. The puppy had no ________________ on, so Jake didn't know who it belonged to. He gently picked up the frightened ________________ and carried it inside. His mum helped him make posters to put around the ________________. The next day, a relieved family came to ________________ their lost pet, and they thanked Jake for taking such good care of him.