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Context and Reference Works is a free printable Grade 4 English worksheet on combining context with what a root tells you, aligned to Common Core standard L.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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Context and Reference Works

L.4.4

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1.Desert foxes adapt to the heat with large ears. What does "adapt" mean here?
  • A.to grow much larger
  • B.to move away quickly
  • C.to stay exactly the same
  • D.to change to suit new conditions
2.The letter revealed where the money had gone. What does "reveal" mean here?
  • A.to repeat
  • B.to destroy
  • C.to make something known
  • D.to keep hidden
3.The diagram shows the sequence of the water cycle. What does "sequence" mean here?
  • A.the colour of something
  • B.the cost of something
  • C.the size of something
  • D.the order things happen in
4.She had a vivid memory of the first day. What does "vivid" mean here?
  • A.very bright or very clear
  • B.quiet and calm
  • C.faint and unclear
  • D.slow and steady
5.The crew had to abandon the sinking boat. What does "abandon" mean here?
  • A.to repair carefully
  • B.to stay and defend
  • C.to leave and not come back
  • D.to describe fully
6.Puffins reside on the cliffs from April to August. What does "reside" mean here?
  • A.to live in a place
  • B.to build a machine
  • C.to write a letter
  • D.to visit for an hour
7.The fallen tree was the first obstacle on the path. What does "obstacle" mean here?
  • A.a helpful guide
  • B.something that blocks the way
  • C.a kind of map
  • D.a clear open road
8.They built an elaborate model of the harbour. What does "elaborate" mean here?
  • A.badly damaged
  • B.brand new
  • C.worked out with many details
  • D.very plain and simple

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Answer key — Context and Reference Works

Set 14. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.to change to suit new conditions
  2. 2.to make something known
  3. 3.the order things happen in
  4. 4.very bright or very clear
  5. 5.to leave and not come back
  6. 6.to live in a place
  7. 7.something that blocks the way
  8. 8.worked out with many details

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to L.4.4 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.