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.
justice
In God We Trust
republic
allegiance
A.the national motto since 1956, printed on money
B.loyalty
C.fairness under the law
D.a nation where citizens elect leaders to govern
2.Draw a line from each one to its match.
indivisible
for which it stands
pledge
for all
A.a solemn promise
B.the nation that the flag represents
C.cannot be divided
D.every person, not only some
LessonPrint · D2.Civ.8.3-5 · Set 12 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Words of the Pledge and the Mottos
Set 12. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. justice — C (fairness under the law) 2. In God We Trust — A (the national motto since 1956, printed on money) 3. republic — D (a nation where citizens elect leaders to govern) 4. allegiance — B (loyalty)
2.1. indivisible — C (cannot be divided) 2. for which it stands — B (the nation that the flag represents) 3. pledge — A (a solemn promise) 4. for all — D (every person, not only some)
Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.Civ.8.3-5 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.