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What Does This Word Mean Here? is a free printable Grade 1 English worksheet on choosing a word's meaning from the sentence around it, aligned to Common Core standard RL.1.4. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two pupils in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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What Does This Word Mean Here?

RL.1.4

NameDate

Tick the right meaning.

1.They built a sturdy bridge out of blocks. What does "sturdy" mean here?
  • A.small and shiny
  • B.strong and not easily broken
  • C.soft and warm
  • D.weak and floppy
2.Amy felt nervous before her first swimming lesson. What does "nervous" mean here?
  • A.extremely funny
  • B.completely calm
  • C.worried about what might happen
  • D.very warm
3.After the long walk they were exhausted. What does "exhausted" mean here?
  • A.very cross
  • B.very hungry
  • C.very tired
  • D.very awake
4.Firefighters came to rescue the cat from the tree. What does "rescue" mean here?
  • A.to argue with
  • B.to laugh at
  • C.to leave behind
  • D.to save someone from danger
5.The classroom was silent while everyone read. What does "silent" mean here?
  • A.moving very fast
  • B.very colourful
  • C.making no sound at all
  • D.making a lot of noise
6.The gigantic ship filled the whole harbour. What does "gigantic" mean here?
  • A.very, very quiet
  • B.very, very big
  • C.very, very thin
  • D.very, very fast
7.Ravi was delighted with his birthday gift. What does "delighted" mean here?
  • A.very pleased
  • B.very worried
  • C.very bored
  • D.very cold
8.A clumsy elbow sent the paint flying. What does "clumsy" mean here?
  • A.very fast
  • B.very quiet
  • C.likely to drop or knock things
  • D.very careful

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Answer key — What Does This Word Mean Here?

Set 13. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.strong and not easily broken
  2. 2.worried about what might happen
  3. 3.very tired
  4. 4.to save someone from danger
  5. 5.making no sound at all
  6. 6.very, very big
  7. 7.very pleased
  8. 8.likely to drop or knock things

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RL.1.4 of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts.