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Kindergarten Word Definitions Gifted & Talented Worksheets

Kindergarten 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 "dictionary"?
Aa lamp you can carry to give lightBa chart that shows the days and monthsCa book that explains the meanings of words
2
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "calendar"?
Aa chart that shows the days and monthsBa lamp you can carry to give lightCa tool that shows direction
3
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "recipe"?
Aa set of directions for cooking a dishBa chart that shows the days and monthsCthe gathering of ripe crops
4
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "orchard"?
Ato move to another region with the seasonsBa tool for seeing very tiny objectsCa place where fruit trees are grown
5
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "harvest"?
Athe gathering of ripe cropsBa set of directions for cooking a dishCa book that explains the meanings of words
6
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "hibernate"?
Aa chart that shows the days and monthsBthe gathering of ripe cropsCto sleep through the winter
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Answer key with explanations
1
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "dictionary"?
Answer: C — a book that explains the meanings of words
"dictionary" means: a book that explains the meanings of words.
2
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "calendar"?
Answer: A — a chart that shows the days and months
"calendar" means: a chart that shows the days and months.
3
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "recipe"?
Answer: A — a set of directions for cooking a dish
"recipe" means: a set of directions for cooking a dish.
4
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "orchard"?
Answer: C — a place where fruit trees are grown
"orchard" means: a place where fruit trees are grown.
5
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "harvest"?
Answer: A — the gathering of ripe crops
"harvest" means: the gathering of ripe crops.
6
Which phrase best gives the meaning of "hibernate"?
Answer: C — to sleep through the winter
"hibernate" means: to sleep through the winter.

Practice focus

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 Kindergarten 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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Word Definitions in Kindergarten

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