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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.A prominent ridge runs along the island's spine. What does "prominent" mean here?
  • A.easily noticed; important
  • B.easily overlooked
  • C.recently built
  • D.poorly made
2.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
3.They compiled a list of every bird seen that week. What does "compile" mean here?
  • A.to argue about
  • B.to hide carefully
  • C.to throw away
  • D.to gather material into one place
4.The path began to deteriorate after the floods. What does "deteriorate" mean here?
  • A.to improve steadily
  • B.to grow taller
  • C.to stay perfect
  • D.to get worse over time
5.The old signalling system is now obsolete. What does "obsolete" mean here?
  • A.carefully hidden
  • B.very expensive
  • C.brand new and popular
  • D.no longer used because something better exists
6.The second account contradicts the first. What does "contradict" mean here?
  • A.to repeat word for word
  • B.to say the opposite of
  • C.to agree with exactly
  • D.to explain clearly
7.Scientists scrutinise the data before publishing it. What does "scrutinise" mean here?
  • A.to glance at briefly
  • B.to copy out
  • C.to throw away
  • D.to examine very closely
8.The committee reached a consensus after two hours. What does "consensus" mean here?
  • A.a written record
  • B.a sharp disagreement
  • C.a formal complaint
  • D.general agreement among a group

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Answer key — Context First

Set 5. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.easily noticed; important
  2. 2.to expect something before it happens
  3. 3.to gather material into one place
  4. 4.to get worse over time
  5. 5.no longer used because something better exists
  6. 6.to say the opposite of
  7. 7.to examine very closely
  8. 8.general agreement among a group

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