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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

NameDate

Tick the right meaning.

1.The crew had to abandon the sinking boat. What does "abandon" mean here?
  • A.to leave and not come back
  • B.to repair carefully
  • C.to stay and defend
  • D.to describe fully
2.The two species have distinct markings. What does "distinct" mean here?
  • A.very old
  • B.exactly the same
  • C.very common
  • D.clearly different from others
3.She had a vivid memory of the first day. What does "vivid" mean here?
  • A.very bright or very clear
  • B.faint and unclear
  • C.slow and steady
  • D.quiet and calm
4.Her measurements were accurate to the millimetre. What does "accurate" mean here?
  • A.very long
  • B.correct in every detail
  • C.very quick
  • D.full of mistakes
5.Her reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
  • A.careful planning
  • B.sudden anger
  • C.unwillingness to do something
  • D.great enthusiasm
6.Desert foxes adapt to the heat with large ears. What does "adapt" mean here?
  • A.to grow much larger
  • B.to change to suit new conditions
  • C.to move away quickly
  • D.to stay exactly the same
7.The fallen tree was the first obstacle on the path. What does "obstacle" mean here?
  • A.a kind of map
  • B.a clear open road
  • C.a helpful guide
  • D.something that blocks the way
8.One consequence of the drought was a poor harvest. What does "consequence" mean here?
  • A.a cause of something
  • B.a type of question
  • C.a result of something that happened
  • D.a kind of measurement

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Answer key — Context and Reference Works

Set 16. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.to leave and not come back
  2. 2.clearly different from others
  3. 3.very bright or very clear
  4. 4.correct in every detail
  5. 5.unwillingness to do something
  6. 6.to change to suit new conditions
  7. 7.something that blocks the way
  8. 8.a result of something that happened

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