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Meaning in This Text RL.4.4
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1. 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 begin something C. to guess without thinking D. to describe in detail 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. 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 4. They built an elaborate model of the harbour. What does "elaborate" mean here?
A. very plain and simple B. badly damaged C. brand new D. worked out with many details 5. There was a significant drop in the number of bees. What does "significant" mean here?
A. far too small to matter B. extremely funny C. important enough to matter D. very recent 6. She tried to persuade the council to build a path. What does "persuade" mean here?
A. to make someone agree by giving reasons B. to measure exactly C. to force by threats D. to ignore completely 7. She had a vivid memory of the first day. What does "vivid" mean here?
A. faint and unclear B. very bright or very clear C. slow and steady D. quiet and calm 8. The letter revealed where the money had gone. What does "reveal" mean here?
A. to destroy B. to keep hidden C. to make something known D. to repeat LessonPrint · RL.4.4 · Set 23 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Meaning in This Text Set 23. Prints on its own sheet.
1. to decide after thinking it through 2. to change to suit new conditions 3. to live in a place 4. worked out with many details 5. important enough to matter 6. to make someone agree by giving reasons 7. very bright or very clear 8. to make something known Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RL.4.4 of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts.