Test students' ability to infer and apply meanings of unfamiliar words in short grade-level passages by using context clues and word parts (prefixes, suffixes, roots). Items include 2–3 brief passages with multiple-choice and short-answer tasks requiring selection of meanings, explanation of clues or morphemes used, and one applied-use sentence. Designed for grades 3–5 at medium difficulty; emphasizes morphological analysis and contextual verification.