Words of the Pledge and the Mottos is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on the meaning of the words in the Pledge and the national mottos, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D2.Civ.8.3-5. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students 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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Words of the Pledge and the Mottos
D2.Civ.8.3-5
NameDate
Draw a line from each word or motto to its meaning.
1.Draw a line from each one to its match.
for which it stands
allegiance
In God We Trust
justice
A.the nation that the flag represents
B.fairness under the law
C.the national motto since 1956, printed on money
D.loyalty
2.Draw a line from each one to its match.
republic
LIBERTY on a coin
for all
indivisible
A.a nation where citizens elect leaders to govern
B.cannot be divided
C.a word stamped on every US coin
D.every person, not only some
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Answer key — Words of the Pledge and the Mottos
Set 10. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. for which it stands — A (the nation that the flag represents) 2. allegiance — D (loyalty) 3. In God We Trust — C (the national motto since 1956, printed on money) 4. justice — B (fairness under the law)
2.1. republic — A (a nation where citizens elect leaders to govern) 2. LIBERTY on a coin — C (a word stamped on every US coin) 3. for all — D (every person, not only some) 4. indivisible — B (cannot be divided)
Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.Civ.8.3-5 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.