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Academic Vocabulary is a free printable Grade 4 English worksheet on choosing what an academic word means in context, aligned to Common Core standard RI.4.4. 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.4.4

NameDate

Tick the right meaning.

1.Summarise the chapter in three sentences. What does "summarise" mean here?
  • A.to copy word for word
  • B.to state the main points briefly
  • C.to add many new details
  • D.to read out loud
2.Vegetation was sparse on the rocky slope. What does "sparse" mean here?
  • A.recently planted
  • B.brightly coloured
  • C.thickly packed
  • D.thinly spread; not much of it
3.One consequence of the drought was a poor harvest. What does "consequence" mean here?
  • A.a type of question
  • B.a cause of something
  • C.a kind of measurement
  • D.a result of something that happened
4.The crew had to abandon the sinking boat. What does "abandon" mean here?
  • A.to leave and not come back
  • B.to stay and defend
  • C.to describe fully
  • D.to repair carefully
5.She gave a hesitant answer and looked away. What does "hesitant" mean here?
  • A.completely certain
  • B.extremely loud
  • C.very generous
  • D.pausing because you are unsure
6.Her measurements were accurate to the millimetre. What does "accurate" mean here?
  • A.very long
  • B.very quick
  • C.full of mistakes
  • D.correct in every detail
7.There was a gradual rise in temperature. What does "gradual" mean here?
  • A.happening all at once
  • B.happening backwards
  • C.happening slowly over time
  • D.happening loudly
8.The two species have distinct markings. What does "distinct" mean here?
  • A.very old
  • B.clearly different from others
  • C.exactly the same
  • D.very common

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Answer key — Academic Vocabulary

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  1. 1.to state the main points briefly
  2. 2.thinly spread; not much of it
  3. 3.a result of something that happened
  4. 4.to leave and not come back
  5. 5.pausing because you are unsure
  6. 6.correct in every detail
  7. 7.happening slowly over time
  8. 8.clearly different from others

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RI.4.4 of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts.