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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.An enormous crowd filled the square. What does "enormous" mean here?
  • A.extremely few
  • B.extremely large in size
  • C.extremely quiet
  • D.extremely sudden
2.A fierce wind bent the young trees. What does "fierce" mean here?
  • A.violent and frightening
  • B.slow and steady
  • C.warm and dry
  • D.soft and gentle
3.Rain was abundant that spring, so the crops grew fast. What does "abundant" mean here?
  • A.very rare
  • B.very late
  • C.present in large amounts
  • D.very small
4.The shallow end of the pool came up to her knees. What does "shallow" mean here?
  • A.extremely deep
  • B.extremely cold
  • C.not deep
  • D.extremely wide
5.Ancient people painted these caves. What does "ancient" mean here?
  • A.very expensive
  • B.belonging to the very distant past
  • C.made this year
  • D.very small
6.The noise gradually faded as the train left. What does "gradually" mean here?
  • A.all at once
  • B.very loudly
  • C.slowly, a little at a time
  • D.in a straight line
7.Do not hesitate to ask if you are stuck. What does "hesitate" mean here?
  • A.to pause before acting
  • B.to run away
  • C.to act at once
  • D.to speak loudly
8.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

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Answer key — Academic Vocabulary

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  1. 1.extremely large in size
  2. 2.violent and frightening
  3. 3.present in large amounts
  4. 4.not deep
  5. 5.belonging to the very distant past
  6. 6.slowly, a little at a time
  7. 7.to pause before acting
  8. 8.unwilling and hesitating

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