Practice Test 10 - 4th Grade Writing
20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.
- Chen has used the word happy several times in his writing and wants a synonym. Which reference tool should he use?
- Complete the sentence using the correct form of the verb sit: "Yesterday at recess, they ___ on the bench."
- Which sentence correctly capitalizes a language name?
- Read Chen's writing about deserts. What is the problem with his conclusion?
- Chen argues for a classroom pet and ends, "The end." What is the problem?
- Compare linking in two opinion pieces: Carlos argues that the library should stay open after school. Carlos gives reasons: more kids can read, students can finish projects, and families can visit together; he writes, "One reason is more kids can read. In addition, students can finish projects. For example, I could print my report there." Jordan argues the same opinion but writes, "The library should stay open. Kids can read. Kids can finish projects. Families can visit." Which writer better uses linking words to connect ideas?
- Based on the passage, precipitation refers to ___. Chen watches dark clouds gather in the atmosphere. The meteorologist says precipitation may fall later, such as rain, snow, or sleet. Because the air is cooling, water drops can form and fall. Therefore, Chen packs a rain jacket for the bus stop. What does precipitation mean here?
- Which sentence uses a comma correctly in a compound sentence with but?
- Which is correctly capitalized for a day and month in one sentence?
- Chen is writing a how-to for general readers; how should he organize it?
- Which response shows in-depth character traits analysis for Amir's story "The New Kid"?
- While revising her opinion draft about longer recess, Emma's teacher says, "Add one example." What should Emma do?
- Which phrase puts the adjectives in the order that sounds correct in English?
- Complete the sentence: "After weeks of practice, Jamal _____ ride a bike without training wheels now."
- The prefix pre- means "before" and the root view means "look." What does the word preview mean?
- Maya felt happy after winning. Which word is a synonym for happy?
- These sentences come at the end of the story. Earlier, Sofia lost her library book on the day it was due and searched her backpack, her locker, and the car. She finally found it under the couch after cleaning the living room. Ending: "I slid the book into the return slot and watched it disappear with a soft thump. After all that searching, I felt lighter, like I could finally breathe. I learned to put my library books in the same pocket every time. On the walk back to class, the hallway seemed brighter than before." What does this ending provide for the story?
- Maya emails her teacher to request help; how can she fit the audience better?
- Yuki wrote about rock types. Are related ideas kept together in a logical order?
- The word played has the prefix re- added to it. What does the prefix re- mean in a word?