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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 keep hidden B. to destroy C. to repeat D. to make something known 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 guess without thinking C. to describe in detail D. to begin something 3. She had a vivid memory of the first day. What does "vivid" mean here?
A. slow and steady B. faint and unclear C. very bright or very clear D. quiet and calm 4. 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 5. He reluctantly handed over the last slice. What does "reluctantly" mean here?
A. in an unwilling way B. in a careless way C. in a noisy way D. in an eager way 6. 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 move away quickly D. to stay exactly the same 7. They built an elaborate model of the harbour. What does "elaborate" mean here?
A. badly damaged B. worked out with many details C. very plain and simple D. brand new 8. She tried to persuade the council to build a path. What does "persuade" mean here?
A. to ignore completely B. to make someone agree by giving reasons C. to force by threats D. to measure exactly LessonPrint · RL.4.4 · Set 4 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Meaning in This Text Set 4. Prints on its own sheet.
1. to make something known 2. to decide after thinking it through 3. very bright or very clear 4. to live in a place 5. in an unwilling way 6. to change to suit new conditions 7. worked out with many details 8. to make someone agree by giving reasons Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RL.4.4 of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts.