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Academic Vocabulary is a free printable Grade 3 English worksheet on choosing what a subject word means in a sentence, aligned to Common Core standard RI.3.4. 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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Academic Vocabulary

RI.3.4

NameDate

Tick the right meaning.

1.A sturdy fence kept the sheep in the field. What does "sturdy" mean here?
  • A.recently washed
  • B.strongly built
  • C.brightly painted
  • D.easily knocked over
2.An enormous crowd filled the square. What does "enormous" mean here?
  • A.extremely large in size
  • B.extremely few
  • C.extremely quiet
  • D.extremely sudden
3.A fierce wind bent the young trees. What does "fierce" mean here?
  • A.slow and steady
  • B.violent and frightening
  • C.warm and dry
  • D.soft and gentle
4.Rain was abundant that spring, so the crops grew fast. What does "abundant" mean here?
  • A.very rare
  • B.very small
  • C.present in large amounts
  • D.very late
5.He gave a reluctant nod and picked up the bag. What does "reluctant" mean here?
  • A.quick and willing
  • B.unwilling and hesitating
  • C.loud and proud
  • D.cold and damp
6.Do not hesitate to ask if you are stuck. What does "hesitate" mean here?
  • A.to speak loudly
  • B.to pause before acting
  • C.to act at once
  • D.to run away
7.Frequent showers kept the garden green. What does "frequent" mean here?
  • A.happening often
  • B.happening almost never
  • C.happening very quietly
  • D.happening very slowly
8.Water became scarce during the long dry summer. What does "scarce" mean here?
  • A.extremely heavy
  • B.hard to find; not enough
  • C.brightly coloured
  • D.easy to find everywhere

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Answer key — Academic Vocabulary

Set 12. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.strongly built
  2. 2.extremely large in size
  3. 3.violent and frightening
  4. 4.present in large amounts
  5. 5.unwilling and hesitating
  6. 6.to pause before acting
  7. 7.happening often
  8. 8.hard to find; not enough

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RI.3.4 of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts.