Year 4 English: Which definition matches the sentence?

Understanding Definitions

Hello, Year 4! Today, we are going to learn about definitions and how they help us understand words. A definition tells us what a word means. When you read a sentence, sometimes you need to find the right definition for a word in that sentence.

What Does It Mean?

Let’s break it down:

• Definition: A statement that explains the meaning of a word.
• Sentence: A group of words that tells us something.

When you see a sentence, you often need to match a word in it with its correct definition. This helps you understand what the sentence is trying to say.

Example

Let’s look at an example:

Sentence: The cat is very swift.

Possible Definitions:

1. Slow and lazy.
2. Fast and quick.
3. Loud and noisy.

Correct Definition: The word swift means fast and quick.

Key Rules for Matching Definitions

1. Look for Clues: The sentence often gives you hints about the meaning.
2. Think About Context: Consider what is happening in the sentence. This helps you choose the right definition.
3. Eliminate Wrong Answers: If a definition doesn’t fit with the sentence, cross it out.

Tips and Tricks

• Read the sentence carefully: Make sure you understand it before looking at the definitions.
• Use a dictionary: If you’re unsure about a word, looking it up can help!
• Practice with examples: The more you practice, the better you will get!

Questions to Test Your Knowledge

Easy Level Questions

1. The dog was very playful. What does playful mean?
2. The sun is bright. What does bright mean?
3. The cake was delicious. What does delicious mean?
4. The bike is fast. What does fast mean?
5. He was very happy. What does happy mean?
6. The water is cold. What does cold mean?
7. The book is interesting. What does interesting mean?
8. She is tall. What does tall mean?
9. The flower is pretty. What does pretty mean?
10. The movie was funny. What does funny mean?
11. The puppy is small. What does small mean?
12. The music is loud. What does loud mean?
13. The tree is tall. What does tall mean?
14. The homework is easy. What does easy mean?
15. The game was exciting. What does exciting mean?
16. The shoes are new. What does new mean?
17. The sky is blue. What does blue mean?
18. The fish is swimming. What does swimming mean?
19. The dress is beautiful. What does beautiful mean?
20. The weather is sunny. What does sunny mean?

Medium Level Questions

1. The rabbit is quick. What does quick mean?
2. The mountain is high. What does high mean?
3. The teacher is kind. What does kind mean?
4. The story is exciting. What does exciting mean?
5. The soup is hot. What does hot mean?
6. The athlete is strong. What does strong mean?
7. The house is old. What does old mean?
8. The ocean is vast. What does vast mean?
9. The joke was hilarious. What does hilarious mean?
10. The stars are shining. What does shining mean?
11. The car is fast. What does fast mean?
12. The puzzle is difficult. What does difficult mean?
13. The painting is colourful. What does colourful mean?
14. The athlete is talented. What does talented mean?
15. The storm is dangerous. What does dangerous mean?
16. The story is boring. What does boring mean?
17. The song is catchy. What does catchy mean?
18. The landscape is beautiful. What does beautiful mean?
19. The cake is sweet. What does sweet mean?
20. The book is long. What does long mean?

Hard Level Questions

1. The detective was astute. What does astute mean?
2. The ancient ruins are mysterious. What does mysterious mean?
3. The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery. What does groundbreaking mean?
4. The child had an imaginative solution. What does imaginative mean?
5. The athlete showed tenacity. What does tenacity mean?
6. The forest was dense. What does dense mean?
7. The teacher explained the complicated topic. What does complicated mean?
8. The movie had a suspenseful ending. What does suspenseful mean?
9. The recipe was intricate. What does intricate mean?
10. The artist’s work was meticulous. What does meticulous mean?
11. The atmosphere was tense. What does tense mean?
12. The lecture was informative. What does informative mean?
13. The athlete’s performance was remarkable. What does remarkable mean?
14. The magician’s trick was bewildering. What does bewildering mean?
15. The novel was thought-provoking. What does thought-provoking mean?
16. The historical event was significant. What does significant mean?
17. The scientist presented a theoretical model. What does theoretical mean?
18. The weather was unpredictable. What does unpredictable mean?
19. The poem had a melancholic tone. What does melancholic mean?
20. The performance was captivating. What does captivating mean?

Answers and Explanations

Easy Level Answers

1. Lively and full of fun.
2. Shining brightly.
3. Very tasty.
4. Moving quickly.
5. Feeling good and smiling.
6. Not warm.
7. Holding your attention.
8. Tall in height.
9. Attractive.
10. Causing laughter.
11. Not big.
12. Making a loud sound.
13. High in height.
14. Simple and not hard.
15. Full of excitement.
16. Recently made.
17. The colour of the sea.
18. Moving in water.
19. Nice to look at.
20. Having a lot of sunlight.

Medium Level Answers

1. Moving fast.
2. Very tall.
3. Nice and helpful.
4. Making you want to see what happens next.
5. Having a high temperature.
6. Having great strength.
7. Not new.
8. Very big.
9. Very funny.
10. Glowing brightly.
11. Moving quickly.
12. Not easy.
13. Full of different colours.
14. Having special skills.
15. Risky and harmful.
16. Not exciting.
17. Easy to remember.
18. Nice to look at.
19. Having a lot of sugar.
20. Long in length.

Hard Level Answers

1. Sharp and clever.
2. Not easily understood.
3. New and innovative.
4. Full of creativity.
5. Persistence in doing something.
6. Thick and crowded.
7. Difficult to understand.
8. Full of excitement.
9. Very detailed.
10. Very careful and precise.
11. Full of anxiety.
12. Providing useful information.
13. Worth noticing.
14. Confusing and hard to understand.
15. Making you think deeply.
16. Very important.
17. Based on ideas.
18. Not able to be predicted.
19. Sad and reflective.
20. Holds your attention completely.

Remember, understanding definitions is a valuable skill that will help you in reading and writing! Keep practicing, and you’ll get better at it!