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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.She had a vivid memory of the first day. What does "vivid" mean here?
  • A.faint and unclear
  • B.quiet and calm
  • C.very bright or very clear
  • D.slow and steady
2.The crew had to abandon the sinking boat. What does "abandon" mean here?
  • A.to describe fully
  • B.to stay and defend
  • C.to leave and not come back
  • D.to repair carefully
3.Her measurements were accurate to the millimetre. What does "accurate" mean here?
  • A.very quick
  • B.full of mistakes
  • C.correct in every detail
  • D.very long
4.Her reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
  • A.careful planning
  • B.great enthusiasm
  • C.sudden anger
  • D.unwillingness to do something
5.The two species have distinct markings. What does "distinct" mean here?
  • A.very common
  • B.very old
  • C.clearly different from others
  • D.exactly the same
6.The letter revealed where the money had gone. What does "reveal" mean here?
  • A.to make something known
  • B.to keep hidden
  • C.to destroy
  • D.to repeat
7.They built an elaborate model of the harbour. What does "elaborate" mean here?
  • A.very plain and simple
  • B.worked out with many details
  • C.brand new
  • D.badly damaged
8.Desert foxes adapt to the heat with large ears. What does "adapt" mean here?
  • A.to change to suit new conditions
  • B.to move away quickly
  • C.to stay exactly the same
  • D.to grow much larger

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Answer key — Context and Reference Works

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  1. 1.very bright or very clear
  2. 2.to leave and not come back
  3. 3.correct in every detail
  4. 4.unwillingness to do something
  5. 5.clearly different from others
  6. 6.to make something known
  7. 7.worked out with many details
  8. 8.to change to suit new conditions

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