Vocabulary Strategies

Grade 4 Grammar Worksheet

Circle the meaning of the word.

1. 1.

   "The merchant sold fruit at the market." What does merchant mean?

   • packed closely together
   • something very valuable
   • a person who sells goods
   • easy to do or understand
2. 2.

   "The scientist made a careful observation of the plant each day." What does observation mean?

   • so loud it is hard to hear
   • a close look at something
   • easy to do or understand
   • a person who sells goods
3. 3.

   "The scouts were prepared, with water, a map and a first aid kit." What does prepared mean?

   • short
   • careful
   • strong
   • ready
4. 4.

   "The loud noise startled the horse, and it jumped." What does startled mean?

   • surprised suddenly
   • having little taste
   • strange or unusual
   • thought highly of
5. 5.

   "The storyteller's tale was fascinating, and no one looked away." What does fascinating mean?

   • quiet and still
   • more than enough
   • very interesting
   • thought highly of
6. 6.

   "The shy puppy hesitated before it walked through the door." What does hesitated mean?

   • paused before doing something
   • clapped to show they liked it
   • very excited to do something
   • so loud it is hard to hear