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Meaning in This Text RL.4.4
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1. 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 2. There was a significant drop in the number of bees. What does "significant" mean here?
A. extremely funny B. important enough to matter C. very recent D. far too small to matter 3. The footprints were evidence that a fox had passed. What does "evidence" mean here?
A. a funny story B. facts that show something is true C. a set of rules D. a personal opinion 4. 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 ignore completely D. to force by threats 5. Her reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
A. sudden anger B. great enthusiasm C. careful planning D. unwillingness to do something 6. Desert foxes adapt to the heat with large ears. What does "adapt" mean here?
A. to stay exactly the same B. to grow much larger C. to change to suit new conditions D. to move away quickly 7. They built an elaborate model of the harbour. What does "elaborate" mean here?
A. badly damaged B. worked out with many details C. brand new D. very plain and simple 8. Water is essential for every living thing. What does "essential" mean here?
A. completely optional B. extremely rare C. absolutely necessary D. very expensive LessonPrint · RL.4.4 · Set 6 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Meaning in This Text Set 6. Prints on its own sheet.
1. very bright or very clear 2. important enough to matter 3. facts that show something is true 4. to make someone agree by giving reasons 5. unwillingness to do something 6. to change to suit new conditions 7. worked out with many details 8. absolutely necessary Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RL.4.4 of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts.