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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.He reluctantly handed over the last slice. What does "reluctantly" mean here?
  • A.in a noisy way
  • B.in an unwilling way
  • C.in a careless way
  • D.in an eager way
2.From the data we conclude that the plants need more light. What does "conclude" mean here?
  • A.to decide after thinking it through
  • B.to describe in detail
  • C.to guess without thinking
  • D.to begin something
3.The letter revealed where the money had gone. What does "reveal" mean here?
  • A.to make something known
  • B.to repeat
  • C.to destroy
  • D.to keep hidden
4.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
5.There was a significant drop in the number of bees. What does "significant" mean here?
  • A.important enough to matter
  • B.far too small to matter
  • C.very recent
  • D.extremely funny
6.Her reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
  • A.sudden anger
  • B.careful planning
  • C.unwillingness to do something
  • D.great enthusiasm
7.The footprints were evidence that a fox had passed. What does "evidence" mean here?
  • A.a set of rules
  • B.a funny story
  • C.facts that show something is true
  • D.a personal opinion
8.Puffins reside on the cliffs from April to August. What does "reside" mean here?
  • A.to visit for an hour
  • B.to live in a place
  • C.to write a letter
  • D.to build a machine

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Answer key — Meaning in This Text

Set 22. Prints on its own sheet.

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

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