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Context First is a free printable Grade 5 English worksheet on using the surrounding sentences before the dictionary, aligned to Common Core standard L.5.4. 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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Context First

L.5.4

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Tick the right meaning.

1.The second account contradicts the first. What does "contradict" mean here?
  • A.to explain clearly
  • B.to repeat word for word
  • C.to agree with exactly
  • D.to say the opposite of
2.A prominent ridge runs along the island's spine. What does "prominent" mean here?
  • A.poorly made
  • B.easily noticed; important
  • C.recently built
  • D.easily overlooked
3.The old signalling system is now obsolete. What does "obsolete" mean here?
  • A.carefully hidden
  • B.brand new and popular
  • C.very expensive
  • D.no longer used because something better exists
4.The path began to deteriorate after the floods. What does "deteriorate" mean here?
  • A.to get worse over time
  • B.to stay perfect
  • C.to grow taller
  • D.to improve steadily
5.The committee reached a consensus after two hours. What does "consensus" mean here?
  • A.general agreement among a group
  • B.a sharp disagreement
  • C.a written record
  • D.a formal complaint
6.Farmers anticipate the first frost each autumn. What does "anticipate" mean here?
  • A.to describe afterwards
  • B.to expect something before it happens
  • C.to measure exactly
  • D.to forget entirely
7.They compiled a list of every bird seen that week. What does "compile" mean here?
  • A.to argue about
  • B.to throw away
  • C.to hide carefully
  • D.to gather material into one place
8.An impartial judge listened to both accounts. What does "impartial" mean here?
  • A.very well informed
  • B.not favouring one side
  • C.extremely quick
  • D.clearly taking a side

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Answer key — Context First

Set 14. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.to say the opposite of
  2. 2.easily noticed; important
  3. 3.no longer used because something better exists
  4. 4.to get worse over time
  5. 5.general agreement among a group
  6. 6.to expect something before it happens
  7. 7.to gather material into one place
  8. 8.not favouring one side

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to L.5.4 of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts.