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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.Rain was abundant that spring, so the crops grew fast. What does "abundant" mean here?
  • A.very late
  • B.present in large amounts
  • C.very small
  • D.very rare
2.The noise gradually faded as the train left. What does "gradually" mean here?
  • A.all at once
  • B.in a straight line
  • C.slowly, a little at a time
  • D.very loudly
3.He gave a reluctant nod and picked up the bag. What does "reluctant" mean here?
  • A.loud and proud
  • B.quick and willing
  • C.unwilling and hesitating
  • D.cold and damp
4.An enormous crowd filled the square. What does "enormous" mean here?
  • A.extremely quiet
  • B.extremely large in size
  • C.extremely few
  • D.extremely sudden
5.Frequent showers kept the garden green. What does "frequent" mean here?
  • A.happening almost never
  • B.happening very slowly
  • C.happening often
  • D.happening very quietly
6.Water became scarce during the long dry summer. What does "scarce" mean here?
  • A.easy to find everywhere
  • B.brightly coloured
  • C.hard to find; not enough
  • D.extremely heavy
7.The shallow end of the pool came up to her knees. What does "shallow" mean here?
  • A.not deep
  • B.extremely deep
  • C.extremely wide
  • D.extremely cold
8.Ancient people painted these caves. What does "ancient" mean here?
  • A.very expensive
  • B.very small
  • C.belonging to the very distant past
  • D.made this year

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Answer key — Academic Vocabulary

Set 3. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.present in large amounts
  2. 2.slowly, a little at a time
  3. 3.unwilling and hesitating
  4. 4.extremely large in size
  5. 5.happening often
  6. 6.hard to find; not enough
  7. 7.not deep
  8. 8.belonging to the very distant past

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