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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

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1.Desert foxes adapt to the heat with large ears. What does "adapt" mean here?
  • A.to change to suit new conditions
  • B.to grow much larger
  • C.to stay exactly the same
  • D.to move away quickly
2.Puffins reside on the cliffs from April to August. What does "reside" mean here?
  • A.to visit for an hour
  • B.to build a machine
  • C.to write a letter
  • D.to live in a place
3.Her measurements were accurate to the millimetre. What does "accurate" mean here?
  • A.very long
  • B.correct in every detail
  • C.full of mistakes
  • D.very quick
4.The two species have distinct markings. What does "distinct" mean here?
  • A.exactly the same
  • B.clearly different from others
  • C.very common
  • D.very old
5.They built an elaborate model of the harbour. What does "elaborate" mean here?
  • A.worked out with many details
  • B.very plain and simple
  • C.brand new
  • D.badly damaged
6.She had a vivid memory of the first day. What does "vivid" mean here?
  • A.faint and unclear
  • B.slow and steady
  • C.quiet and calm
  • D.very bright or very clear
7.The crew had to abandon the sinking boat. What does "abandon" mean here?
  • A.to stay and defend
  • B.to repair carefully
  • C.to describe fully
  • D.to leave and not come back
8.The fallen tree was the first obstacle on the path. What does "obstacle" mean here?
  • A.something that blocks the way
  • B.a clear open road
  • C.a helpful guide
  • D.a kind of map

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Answer key — Context and Reference Works

Set 8. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.to change to suit new conditions
  2. 2.to live in a place
  3. 3.correct in every detail
  4. 4.clearly different from others
  5. 5.worked out with many details
  6. 6.very bright or very clear
  7. 7.to leave and not come back
  8. 8.something that blocks the way

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