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Meaning in Context is a free printable Grade 5 English worksheet on pinning a word's meaning to this text, aligned to Common Core standard RL.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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Meaning in Context

RL.5.4

NameDate

Tick the right meaning.

1.A prominent ridge runs along the island's spine. What does "prominent" mean here?
  • A.easily overlooked
  • B.easily noticed; important
  • C.poorly made
  • D.recently built
2.The report advocates planting more trees in cities. What does "advocate" mean here?
  • A.to describe neutrally
  • B.to publicly support an idea
  • C.to argue against
  • D.to measure precisely
3.The reservoir can sustain the town through a dry summer. What does "sustain" mean here?
  • A.to speed up
  • B.to keep something going over time
  • C.to break apart
  • D.to stop suddenly
4.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
5.Fish were abundant in the bay that year. What does "abundant" mean here?
  • A.almost absent
  • B.existing in great quantity
  • C.poorly hidden
  • D.very expensive
6.The path began to deteriorate after the floods. What does "deteriorate" mean here?
  • A.to grow taller
  • B.to improve steadily
  • C.to stay perfect
  • D.to get worse over time
7.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
8.Two credible witnesses described the same car. What does "credible" mean here?
  • A.believable and worth trusting
  • B.extremely detailed
  • C.very entertaining
  • D.impossible to believe

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Answer key — Meaning in Context

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  1. 1.easily noticed; important
  2. 2.to publicly support an idea
  3. 3.to keep something going over time
  4. 4.to say the opposite of
  5. 5.existing in great quantity
  6. 6.to get worse over time
  7. 7.not favouring one side
  8. 8.believable and worth trusting

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