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Grade 4 Word Definitions Gifted & Talented Worksheets

Grade 4 verbal reasoning for gifted and talented tests (CogAT, OLSAT, GATE): Match each word to the phrase that gives its meaning.

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Match each word to the phrase that gives its meaning. These examples come from the Easy setting; each level draws a fresh set.

Match each word to the phrase that gives its meaning.
1
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "lantern"?
Ato sleep through the winterBa heavy object that holds a ship in placeCa place where fruit trees are grownDa lamp you can carry to give light
2
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "dictionary"?
Aa book that explains the meanings of wordsBthe gathering of ripe cropsCa lamp you can carry to give lightDa tool that shows direction
3
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "microscope"?
Aa tool for seeing very tiny objectsBa cover that keeps the rain off youCa tool that measures temperatureDa heavy object that holds a ship in place
4
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "recipe"?
Aa place where fruit trees are grownBa heavy object that holds a ship in placeCa tool that measures temperatureDa set of directions for cooking a dish
5
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "orchard"?
Athe gathering of ripe cropsBa place where fruit trees are grownCa heavy object that holds a ship in placeDa book that explains the meanings of words
6
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "telescope"?
Aa tool that measures temperatureBa tool for seeing distant objectsCa heavy object that holds a ship in placeDa tool for seeing very tiny objects
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Answer key with explanations
1
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "lantern"?
Answer: D — a lamp you can carry to give light
"lantern" means: a lamp you can carry to give light.
2
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "dictionary"?
Answer: A — a book that explains the meanings of words
"dictionary" means: a book that explains the meanings of words.
3
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "microscope"?
Answer: A — a tool for seeing very tiny objects
"microscope" means: a tool for seeing very tiny objects.
4
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "recipe"?
Answer: D — a set of directions for cooking a dish
"recipe" means: a set of directions for cooking a dish.
5
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "orchard"?
Answer: B — a place where fruit trees are grown
"orchard" means: a place where fruit trees are grown.
6
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "telescope"?
Answer: B — a tool for seeing distant objects
"telescope" means: a tool for seeing distant objects.

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Verbal Reasoning builds the reasoning skills that gifted-and-talented tests such as CogAT, OLSAT and GATE assess. Match each word to the phrase that gives its meaning.

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These Grade 4 gifted and talented worksheets practice word definitions in the style of CogAT, OLSAT and GATE test questions.

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Reasoning practice helps learners recognise the question types and strategies common on gifted and talented screening tests. Short, regular practice builds familiarity and reduces test-day surprises.

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Grade 4 verbal reasoning for gifted and talented tests (CogAT, OLSAT, GATE): Match each word to the phrase that gives its meaning.

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