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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.Do not hesitate to ask if you are stuck. What does "hesitate" mean here?
  • A.to act at once
  • B.to pause before acting
  • C.to speak loudly
  • D.to run away
2.Ancient people painted these caves. What does "ancient" mean here?
  • A.made this year
  • B.very small
  • C.belonging to the very distant past
  • D.very expensive
3.A sturdy fence kept the sheep in the field. What does "sturdy" mean here?
  • A.easily knocked over
  • B.strongly built
  • C.brightly painted
  • D.recently washed
4.Water became scarce during the long dry summer. What does "scarce" mean here?
  • A.hard to find; not enough
  • B.easy to find everywhere
  • C.brightly coloured
  • D.extremely heavy
5.Rain was abundant that spring, so the crops grew fast. What does "abundant" mean here?
  • A.very small
  • B.very late
  • C.present in large amounts
  • D.very rare
6.The noise gradually faded as the train left. What does "gradually" mean here?
  • A.in a straight line
  • B.slowly, a little at a time
  • C.very loudly
  • D.all at once
7.A fierce wind bent the young trees. What does "fierce" mean here?
  • A.soft and gentle
  • B.slow and steady
  • C.warm and dry
  • D.violent and frightening
8.Frequent showers kept the garden green. What does "frequent" mean here?
  • A.happening almost never
  • B.happening very quietly
  • C.happening often
  • D.happening very slowly

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Answer key — Academic Vocabulary

Set 22. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.to pause before acting
  2. 2.belonging to the very distant past
  3. 3.strongly built
  4. 4.hard to find; not enough
  5. 5.present in large amounts
  6. 6.slowly, a little at a time
  7. 7.violent and frightening
  8. 8.happening often

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