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What Does This Word Mean? is a free printable Kindergarten English worksheet on working a word out from the sentence it is in, aligned to Common Core standard L.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 This Word Mean?

L.K.4

NameDate

Tick the right meaning.

1.The wobbly table shook when he leaned on it. What does "wobbly" mean here?
  • A.very steady
  • B.very warm
  • C.not steady
  • D.very smooth
2.The paper boat began to float on the pond. What does "float" mean here?
  • A.to sink to the bottom
  • B.to burn up
  • C.to stay on top of water
  • D.to freeze
3.The sticky tape stuck to her fingers. What does "sticky" mean here?
  • A.very tall
  • B.cold to touch
  • C.holding on when you touch it
  • D.very loud
4.The sour lemon made him pull a face. What does "sour" mean here?
  • A.sweet like sugar
  • B.sharp tasting, like a lemon
  • C.hot like soup
  • D.soft like bread
5.The smooth stone felt like glass in her hand. What does "smooth" mean here?
  • A.flat with no bumps
  • B.very heavy
  • C.very loud
  • D.covered in bumps
6.The baby began to crawl across the rug. What does "crawl" mean here?
  • A.to move along on hands and knees
  • B.to shout loudly
  • C.to fall asleep
  • D.to jump very high
7.The spotted dog had black marks on its back. What does "spotted" mean here?
  • A.covered in small round marks
  • B.all one colour
  • C.very small
  • D.very fast
8.The soggy bread fell apart in the water. What does "soggy" mean here?
  • A.hot and hard
  • B.dry and crisp
  • C.cold and shiny
  • D.wet and soft

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Answer key — What Does This Word Mean?

Set 12. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.not steady
  2. 2.to stay on top of water
  3. 3.holding on when you touch it
  4. 4.sharp tasting, like a lemon
  5. 5.flat with no bumps
  6. 6.to move along on hands and knees
  7. 7.covered in small round marks
  8. 8.wet and soft

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