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 all
LIBERTY on a coin
justice
allegiance
A.fairness under the law
B.every person, not only some
C.a word stamped on every US coin
D.loyalty
2.Draw a line from each one to its match.
republic
In God We Trust
E pluribus unum
for which it stands
A.the nation that the flag represents
B.a nation where citizens elect leaders to govern
C.the national motto since 1956, printed on money
D.Out of many, one: the motto on the Great Seal since 1782
LessonPrint · D2.Civ.8.3-5 · Set 9 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Words of the Pledge and the Mottos
Set 9. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. for all — B (every person, not only some) 2. LIBERTY on a coin — C (a word stamped on every US coin) 3. justice — A (fairness under the law) 4. allegiance — D (loyalty)
2.1. republic — B (a nation where citizens elect leaders to govern) 2. In God We Trust — C (the national motto since 1956, printed on money) 3. E pluribus unum — D (Out of many, one: the motto on the Great Seal since 1782) 4. for which it stands — A (the nation that the flag represents)
Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.Civ.8.3-5 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.