Practice Test 2 - 4th Grade Reading
20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.
- Which context clue helps Ben understand the meaning of hypothesis?
- In this passage, the word 'artifact' has a specific meaning. Based on context clues, what is an artifact?
- Read this story: During a storm, the power went out in Nina's house. The hallway looked like a dark tunnel, and thunder shook the windows. Nina needed to bring her little sister a blanket from the closet. She took a deep breath, held a flashlight, and walked slowly anyway. Halfway there, she heard the wind howl and almost turned back. Then she remembered her sister's shivering and kept going. When Nina returned with the blanket, her sister relaxed and whispered, "Thank you." What does the story show about courage?
- Read Passage 1 and Passage 2. Both passages describe the same event; how are they different?
- In a literature circle, each student had a role and had to prepare notes. Jada was the Vocabulary Finder and brought three new words with meanings from the chapter. Leo was the Summarizer but didn't finish reading, so he could not explain the events clearly. What evidence shows Jada was prepared and ready to contribute?
- Read both passages. What do both texts together show about why worker bees are important?
- During a science observation share about magnets, Carlos says the magnet picked up paper clips but not pennies. Emma says the magnet worked better when it was closer. Jamal asks, "I'm confused—can you explain what you mean by 'worked better'?" Sofia responds, "Like Emma said, distance mattered, and I also noticed it picked up fewer clips when it was farther away." Which question does NOT help clarify the discussion?
- What is the best way to revise the coach's statement to eliminate the double negative?
- According to the passage, how did surplus food affect early towns?
- Using information from each passage, how do the water cycle and saving water relate to each other?
- Based on the passage, how does Lila feel at first, and what evidence shows it?
- Read Passage 1 and Passage 2 about learning to ride a bike. What does the firsthand account include that the secondhand account leaves out?
- Chen speaks to different audiences during his school day. In which situation should Chen use formal English?
- Read the passage. "On Saturday, Dad promised to teach Mei how to ride her bike without training wheels. Mei pushed the bike to the sidewalk and stared at the wobbly tires. 'I can't do it,' she muttered, squeezing the handlebars. Dad jogged beside her and said, 'Look ahead, not down.' Mei tried again, and the wind brushed her cheeks. When she tipped, Dad's hand steadied the seat, but he didn't hold on for long. Mei pedaled three houses farther than before and laughed." What does Dad do to help Mei, according to the passage?
- During the discussion, Emma says, 'I think tornadoes and hurricanes are exactly the same thing because they both have strong winds.' What would show that other students are actively listening and thinking about Emma's idea?
- Read Story 1 and Story 2, then compare how the heroes were similar.
- What is the point of view of Passage 1, and what is the point of view of Passage 2?
- Based on the passage, how do the porcupine and rabbit stay safe?
- In Chen's science explanation, he says animals have adaptations to survive. First reason: adaptations help animals get food; evidence: he explains that owls can turn their heads about 270 degrees to spot prey. Also reason: adaptations help animals stay safe; evidence: the textbook says porcupine quills can poke predators. Another reason: adaptations match habitats; evidence: Chen shows a photo of a camel's wide feet on sand. Which evidence supports the reason that adaptations help animals get food?
- Read the passage. Wind and water can change landforms over time. Erosion occurs when wind or water carries away sediment, or tiny pieces of rock and soil. For example, a stream can move sand from one place to another. This can slowly reshape hills and riverbanks. In the passage, what does erosion mean?