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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

NameDate

Tick the right meaning.

1.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
2.The second account contradicts the first. What does "contradict" mean here?
  • A.to explain clearly
  • B.to repeat word for word
  • C.to say the opposite of
  • D.to agree with exactly
3.The path began to deteriorate after the floods. What does "deteriorate" mean here?
  • A.to get worse over time
  • B.to improve steadily
  • C.to grow taller
  • D.to stay perfect
4.Farmers anticipate the first frost each autumn. What does "anticipate" mean here?
  • A.to expect something before it happens
  • B.to forget entirely
  • C.to describe afterwards
  • D.to measure exactly
5.Fish were abundant in the bay that year. What does "abundant" mean here?
  • A.existing in great quantity
  • B.almost absent
  • C.poorly hidden
  • D.very expensive
6.The resilient saplings grew back after the fire. What does "resilient" mean here?
  • A.extremely large
  • B.easily destroyed for good
  • C.very expensive
  • D.able to recover quickly from difficulty
7.The old signalling system is now obsolete. What does "obsolete" mean here?
  • A.very expensive
  • B.no longer used because something better exists
  • C.carefully hidden
  • D.brand new and popular
8.An impartial judge listened to both accounts. What does "impartial" mean here?
  • A.not favouring one side
  • B.clearly taking a side
  • C.extremely quick
  • D.very well informed

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Answer key — Context First

Set 23. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.to gather material into one place
  2. 2.to say the opposite of
  3. 3.to get worse over time
  4. 4.to expect something before it happens
  5. 5.existing in great quantity
  6. 6.able to recover quickly from difficulty
  7. 7.no longer used because something better exists
  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.