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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.

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What Does It Mean?

RL.K.4

NameDate

Tick the right meaning.

1.The quick rabbit ran under the fence. What does "quick" mean here?
  • A.quiet
  • B.slow
  • C.fast
  • D.heavy
2.The brave girl climbed the tall ladder. What does "brave" mean here?
  • A.very tired
  • B.very hungry
  • C.not afraid
  • D.very afraid
3.The jar was empty after lunch. What does "empty" mean here?
  • A.with a lot inside
  • B.with nothing inside
  • C.very tall
  • D.very heavy
4.Tom took a peek inside the box. What does "peek" mean here?
  • A.to run fast
  • B.to look quickly
  • C.to sit down
  • D.to shout loudly
5.Be gentle when you hold the kitten. What does "gentle" mean here?
  • A.loud and fast
  • B.rough and hard
  • C.cold and wet
  • D.soft and kind
6.Mia was glad to see her friend. What does "glad" mean here?
  • A.sleepy
  • B.hungry
  • C.angry
  • D.happy
7.It was chilly, so Sam put on a coat. What does "chilly" mean here?
  • A.very noisy
  • B.very sweet
  • C.a little bit cold
  • D.a little bit hot
8.The grass was damp after the rain. What does "damp" mean here?
  • A.very hard
  • B.a little bit dry
  • C.a little bit wet
  • D.very bright

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Answer key — What Does It Mean?

Set 20. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.fast
  2. 2.not afraid
  3. 3.with nothing inside
  4. 4.to look quickly
  5. 5.soft and kind
  6. 6.happy
  7. 7.a little bit cold
  8. 8.a little bit wet

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