What Does It Mean? is a free printable Kindergarten English worksheet on choosing what a new word means in a story sentence, aligned to Common Core standard RL.K.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.

What Does It Mean?

RL.K.4

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Tick the right meaning.

1.The brave girl climbed the tall ladder. What does "brave" mean here?

A.very afraid
B.very tired
C.not afraid
D.very hungry

2.You must not shout in the library. What does "shout" mean here?

A.to call out loudly
B.to sleep late
C.to eat quickly
D.to walk slowly

3.Be gentle when you hold the kitten. What does "gentle" mean here?

A.cold and wet
B.rough and hard
C.loud and fast
D.soft and kind

4.The jar was empty after lunch. What does "empty" mean here?

A.very heavy
B.with nothing inside
C.with a lot inside
D.very tall

5.It was chilly, so Sam put on a coat. What does "chilly" mean here?

A.a little bit cold
B.a little bit hot
C.very noisy
D.very sweet

6.The elephant was huge next to the mouse. What does "huge" mean here?

A.very fast
B.very small
C.very big
D.very old

7.A tiny ant walked across the leaf. What does "tiny" mean here?

A.very warm
B.very loud
C.very big
D.very small

8.The new coin was shiny in the sun. What does "shiny" mean here?

A.soft and warm
B.dull and rough
C.loud and quick
D.bright and smooth

LessonPrint · RL.K.4 · Set 16 · free to copy for classroom use

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RL.K.4 of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts.

Answer key — What Does It Mean?