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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

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Tick the right meaning.

1.She gave a hesitant answer and looked away. What does "hesitant" mean here?
  • A.pausing because you are unsure
  • B.extremely loud
  • C.very generous
  • D.completely certain
2.The diagram shows the sequence of the water cycle. What does "sequence" mean here?
  • A.the order things happen in
  • B.the size of something
  • C.the colour of something
  • D.the cost of something
3.There was a gradual rise in temperature. What does "gradual" mean here?
  • A.happening backwards
  • B.happening all at once
  • C.happening loudly
  • D.happening slowly over time
4.The crew had to abandon the sinking boat. What does "abandon" mean here?
  • A.to stay and defend
  • B.to repair carefully
  • C.to leave and not come back
  • D.to describe fully
5.The fallen tree was the first obstacle on the path. What does "obstacle" mean here?
  • A.a clear open road
  • B.a helpful guide
  • C.something that blocks the way
  • D.a kind of map
6.They chose a durable fabric for the tent. What does "durable" mean here?
  • A.very cheap
  • B.wearing out quickly
  • C.lasting a long time without wearing out
  • D.very colourful
7.Vegetation was sparse on the rocky slope. What does "sparse" mean here?
  • A.thickly packed
  • B.brightly coloured
  • C.thinly spread; not much of it
  • D.recently planted
8.Summarise the chapter in three sentences. What does "summarise" mean here?
  • A.to add many new details
  • B.to state the main points briefly
  • C.to copy word for word
  • D.to read out loud

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Answer key — Academic Vocabulary

Set 5. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.pausing because you are unsure
  2. 2.the order things happen in
  3. 3.happening slowly over time
  4. 4.to leave and not come back
  5. 5.something that blocks the way
  6. 6.lasting a long time without wearing out
  7. 7.thinly spread; not much of it
  8. 8.to state the main points briefly

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