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Practice Test 12 - 4th Grade Reading

20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.

  1. What is the main difference between Passage 1 and Passage 2?
  2. In this book discussion about Charlotte's Web, Sofia says Wilbur feels scared when he is alone. Carlos asks, "Why do you think he felt scared right then?" Emma answers, "Like Sofia said, he is alone, and that reminds me of when he cries in the barn." Jamal asks, "What page are we on?" Which question does NOT help clarify the discussion about Wilbur's feelings?
  3. Read Passage 1 and Passage 2. Passage 1: I stood in line at Sports Day and felt the grass tickle my ankles. When it was my turn to throw the beanbag, I aimed for the yellow hoop. I heard my teammates yelling my name, and my stomach flipped. After my throw landed inside, I smiled so wide my cheeks hurt. Passage 2: Lincoln Elementary held Sports Day on September 29 on the school field. Students rotated through six stations, including beanbag toss, relay races, and jump rope. The PE teacher said each class spent 12 minutes at each station. Volunteers handed out water, and the event ended with a short awards ceremony. How can you tell Passage 1 is written from a firsthand account?
  4. The author uses Maya's story primarily to help readers understand what concept?
  5. Based on the passage, what is the meaning of the word independence?
  6. What can you infer about evaporation based on the passage?
  7. In this literature circle, Emma is the discussion leader, Amir is the connector, Sofia is the summarizer, and Marcus is the recorder. Amir says, "This part connects to our class rule about honesty," and Sofia summarizes the chapter in two sentences. Marcus writes the main points, but Emma keeps changing the topic to a different book. What problem might happen because Emma keeps changing the topic?
  8. What does the word 'project' mean in this passage?
  9. When reading Jenny's dialogue and actions aloud, which vocal progression would best support comprehension of her character development?
  10. During a current events discussion, Ms. Rivera asked students to research recycling and bring notes with facts and sources. Aisha came with three facts and wrote where she found them, including a number about how much trash students make each year. Daniel said, "Recycling is good," but had no research notes, so he couldn't answer follow-up questions about how it would help their school. The class used Aisha's facts to plan ideas for bins and posters. How did Aisha use her preparation to contribute to the discussion?
  11. Read Passage 1 and Passage 2 about a class play. Which passage is a firsthand account, written by someone who experienced the event?
  12. Based on the context clues, what does 'intermittent' mean in this passage?
  13. This passage would most likely appear in a book written for
  14. What can you infer about why Elena keeps avoiding her science fair report?
  15. In the sentence 'The glass _____ when it hit the floor, and water _____ everywhere,' which irregular verb forms correctly complete the blanks?
  16. Read the passage. In the water cycle, the sun warms lakes and puddles. When water heats up, evaporation happens and liquid water turns into invisible vapor in the air. You might see a puddle get smaller on a sunny day. Later, the vapor can cool and form clouds. What does the word evaporation mean as it is used in the passage?
  17. This letter to the editor is written from the perspective of someone who
  18. Which detail best supports the idea that libraries offer educational programs?
  19. Read Passage 1 and Passage 2 about a snowy day. Passage 1: I woke up and saw thick snow covering our porch steps. The air felt sharp on my cheeks, and my boots made crunchy sounds. My brother and I built a lopsided snowman with a carrot nose. I laughed when a cold snowball slid down my collar. Passage 2: The local weather station reported that 6 inches of snow fell overnight on Tuesday. Temperatures stayed below freezing, so the snow did not melt quickly. Several schools opened two hours late because roads were slippery. Meteorologists said the storm moved in from the northwest. What information does the secondhand account tell that the firsthand account does not?
  20. The author includes Zoe's personal experience along with the research to show what idea?

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