Missing Nouns Context Clues
Instructions: Read each passage carefully. Use context clues to work out which noun (common or proper) is missing from each blank. Write your answer on the line provided.
Passage 1: The School Trip
Our class is planning an exciting trip to the _______________ next month. We will learn about native birds and plants that live in New Zealand. Everyone needs to bring a packed _______________ and wear comfortable shoes for walking. Our _______________, Mrs Patterson, said we might even see some tūī in the trees. We have to bring our _______________ to take notes about what we observe.
Passage 2: Weekend at the Beach
Last Saturday, my family drove to _______________ Beach. The sun was shining brightly in the _______________, and the water looked crystal clear. My younger _______________, Emma, built an enormous sandcastle with turrets and a moat. Dad brought his fishing _______________ and caught three snapper. We stayed until the _______________ set over the horizon, painting the sky orange and pink.
Passage 3: The Library Visit
Every Tuesday after school, I walk to the local _______________ to borrow books. The _______________ who works there always helps me find interesting stories. Yesterday, I borrowed a _______________ about dinosaurs and a mystery novel. I also joined a reading _______________ that meets on Fridays. My favourite section is the one with _______________ books because I love looking at the pictures and maps.
Passage 4: Making Breakfast
This morning, I decided to make _______________ for my mum on Mother's Day. I cracked two _______________ into a bowl and whisked them with a fork. Then I poured the mixture into a hot _______________ on the stove. I added cheese and tomatoes to make it tasty. I put everything on a _______________ with a glass of orange juice and carried it carefully to her bedroom.