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Meaning in This Text is a free printable Grade 4 English worksheet on pinning a word's meaning to the text it appears in, aligned to Common Core standard RL.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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Meaning in This Text

RL.4.4

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1.The letter revealed where the money had gone. What does "reveal" mean here?
  • A.to make something known
  • B.to keep hidden
  • C.to repeat
  • D.to destroy
2.Desert foxes adapt to the heat with large ears. What does "adapt" mean here?
  • A.to move away quickly
  • B.to stay exactly the same
  • C.to grow much larger
  • D.to change to suit new conditions
3.There was a significant drop in the number of bees. What does "significant" mean here?
  • A.important enough to matter
  • B.very recent
  • C.far too small to matter
  • D.extremely funny
4.He reluctantly handed over the last slice. What does "reluctantly" mean here?
  • A.in an unwilling way
  • B.in a noisy way
  • C.in an eager way
  • D.in a careless way
5.The footprints were evidence that a fox had passed. What does "evidence" mean here?
  • A.a set of rules
  • B.a personal opinion
  • C.a funny story
  • D.facts that show something is true
6.From the data we conclude that the plants need more light. What does "conclude" mean here?
  • A.to begin something
  • B.to guess without thinking
  • C.to decide after thinking it through
  • D.to describe in detail
7.Water is essential for every living thing. What does "essential" mean here?
  • A.extremely rare
  • B.completely optional
  • C.absolutely necessary
  • D.very expensive
8.Her reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
  • A.great enthusiasm
  • B.sudden anger
  • C.unwillingness to do something
  • D.careful planning

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Answer key — Meaning in This Text

Set 19. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.to make something known
  2. 2.to change to suit new conditions
  3. 3.important enough to matter
  4. 4.in an unwilling way
  5. 5.facts that show something is true
  6. 6.to decide after thinking it through
  7. 7.absolutely necessary
  8. 8.unwillingness to do something

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