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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.weak and floppy
  • B.soft and warm
  • C.small and shiny
  • D.strong and not easily broken
2.The classroom was silent while everyone read. What does "silent" mean here?
  • A.moving very fast
  • B.making a lot of noise
  • C.making no sound at all
  • D.very colourful
3.Firefighters came to rescue the cat from the tree. What does "rescue" mean here?
  • A.to argue with
  • B.to leave behind
  • C.to save someone from danger
  • D.to laugh at
4.An enormous wave crashed onto the beach. What does "enormous" mean here?
  • A.extremely old
  • B.extremely large
  • C.extremely small
  • D.extremely quiet
5.They let the goats wander across the field. What does "wander" mean here?
  • A.to shout loudly
  • B.to run in a straight line
  • C.to sit very still
  • D.to walk without a plan
6.A clumsy elbow sent the paint flying. What does "clumsy" mean here?
  • A.very careful
  • B.very fast
  • C.likely to drop or knock things
  • D.very quiet
7.The museum had an ancient clay pot. What does "ancient" mean here?
  • A.very, very old
  • B.very loud
  • C.brand new
  • D.very small
8.Ravi was delighted with his birthday gift. What does "delighted" mean here?
  • A.very cold
  • B.very bored
  • C.very pleased
  • D.very worried

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Answer key — What Does This Word Mean Here?

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  1. 1.strong and not easily broken
  2. 2.making no sound at all
  3. 3.to save someone from danger
  4. 4.extremely large
  5. 5.to walk without a plan
  6. 6.likely to drop or knock things
  7. 7.very, very old
  8. 8.very pleased

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