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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.The museum had an ancient clay pot. What does "ancient" mean here?
  • A.very, very old
  • B.very loud
  • C.very small
  • D.brand new
2.An enormous wave crashed onto the beach. What does "enormous" mean here?
  • A.extremely small
  • B.extremely quiet
  • C.extremely large
  • D.extremely old
3.They built a sturdy bridge out of blocks. What does "sturdy" mean here?
  • A.soft and warm
  • B.weak and floppy
  • C.strong and not easily broken
  • D.small and shiny
4.After the long walk they were exhausted. What does "exhausted" mean here?
  • A.very cross
  • B.very hungry
  • C.very tired
  • D.very awake
5.Amy felt nervous before her first swimming lesson. What does "nervous" mean here?
  • A.extremely funny
  • B.worried about what might happen
  • C.very warm
  • D.completely calm
6.A clumsy elbow sent the paint flying. What does "clumsy" mean here?
  • A.likely to drop or knock things
  • B.very quiet
  • C.very fast
  • D.very careful
7.The curious puppy sniffed at the box. What does "curious" mean here?
  • A.not interested
  • B.very angry
  • C.wanting to know more
  • D.very sleepy
8.The classroom was silent while everyone read. What does "silent" mean here?
  • A.making a lot of noise
  • B.very colourful
  • C.making no sound at all
  • D.moving very fast

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Answer key — What Does This Word Mean Here?

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  1. 1.very, very old
  2. 2.extremely large
  3. 3.strong and not easily broken
  4. 4.very tired
  5. 5.worried about what might happen
  6. 6.likely to drop or knock things
  7. 7.wanting to know more
  8. 8.making no sound at all

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