Home / English / Printables / Grade 4 / Meaning in This Text 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. From the data we conclude that the plants need more light. What does "conclude" mean here?
A. to guess without thinking B. to begin something C. to describe in detail D. to decide after thinking it through 2. The letter revealed where the money had gone. What does "reveal" mean here?
A. to make something known B. to keep hidden C. to destroy D. to repeat 3. She tried to persuade the council to build a path. What does "persuade" mean here?
A. to measure exactly B. to force by threats C. to make someone agree by giving reasons D. to ignore completely 4. Water is essential for every living thing. What does "essential" mean here?
A. very expensive B. completely optional C. extremely rare D. absolutely necessary 5. They built an elaborate model of the harbour. What does "elaborate" mean here?
A. very plain and simple B. worked out with many details C. badly damaged D. brand new 6. She had a vivid memory of the first day. What does "vivid" mean here?
A. faint and unclear B. slow and steady C. quiet and calm D. very bright or very clear 7. Her reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
A. unwillingness to do something B. great enthusiasm C. sudden anger D. careful planning 8. The footprints were evidence that a fox had passed. What does "evidence" mean here?
A. facts that show something is true B. a personal opinion C. a funny story D. a set of rules LessonPrint · RL.4.4 · Set 7 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Meaning in This Text Set 7. Prints on its own sheet.
1. to decide after thinking it through 2. to make something known 3. to make someone agree by giving reasons 4. absolutely necessary 5. worked out with many details 6. very bright or very clear 7. unwillingness to do something 8. facts that show something is true Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RL.4.4 of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts.