Practice Test 11 - 4th Grade Writing
20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.
- What does hearty mean?
- Complete the sentence with the correct word: Chen, ___ my partner for the science project today.
- Read Sofia's geography explanation about landforms. Sofia wrote: "A peninsula is land almost surrounded by water but connected to the mainland." Which domain-specific word does Sofia use?
- In this part of the story, Riley moves through different places: "First, Riley left the playground and walked into the school. Once inside, he stopped at his locker to grab his math book. Then he headed to the cafeteria to fill his water bottle. Finally, he reached his classroom before the bell." Which transitional words or phrases does the writer use to show the sequence of events?
- While revising her opinion draft about recess, Emma gets teacher feedback: add one example; what should she do?
- Which sentence correctly capitalizes a specific landmark name?
- Which version better develops the event?
- Which choice fixes the sentence fragment: "Ran to the playground after lunch."?
- The passage shows Riley and Marcus reacting right after their paper airplane lands far from the target: The plane skidded across the tile and bumped the trash can instead of the taped circle. Marcus lowered his shoulders and stared at the floor. "Mine never goes where I aim," he said. Riley picked up the plane and smoothed the bent wing with her thumb. "Let's fold the tips a little," she said, holding it out to Marcus. Marcus took it slowly, then nodded and leaned closer to copy her folds. How does the writer show (not tell) Marcus's response?
- Read the passage. In the Sonoran Desert, many animals live in an arid habitat. Arid means very dry, with little rain for months. For example, a cactus stores water in its thick stem. Because water is scarce, animals rest in shade during the hottest hours. Based on the passage, arid refers to ___.
- Read Emma's explanation about camels. Does she include a concluding statement that wraps up?
- Marcus explained deserts. Which sentence is the BEST concluding statement for his writing?
- Yuki had to close the door tightly. What is an antonym for close?
- These sentences come at the end of the story. Earlier, Riley was scared to try the high diving board at the pool, so the lifeguard taught Riley to climb slowly and look forward, not down. Ending: "I climbed the steps one more time, and my hands didn't grip the rail as tightly. When I jumped, the splash felt cold and bright, and I popped up laughing. Now I know being brave doesn't mean I'm not scared—it means I try anyway. I waved at the lifeguard and swam back to the ladder." What does this ending provide for the story?
- Read the sentence: "Maya left her lunch on the cafeteria table." Which is the prepositional phrase?
- Read the ending of the story. Earlier, Chen joined a soccer team and felt frustrated because he kept missing passes during practice. His coach showed him how to keep his eyes up, and his teammates encouraged him. Ending: "At the last practice, I trapped the ball and sent it to Riley right on time. Coach nodded, and my teammates shouted my name. After that day, I stopped thinking I had to be perfect right away. I walked off the field tired but happy, ready for our first game." How does this ending give the story a sense of completion?
- Read Sofia's conclusion about recycling. Is it related to her opinion? Why?
- The opening paragraph shows: "I hurried into Room 12 on my first day at a new school and slid into an empty seat. Ms. Jordan smiled and handed me a folder labeled 'Welcome,' but my stomach still felt jumpy. Amir, the kid beside me, whispered, 'Don't worry—she's nice.' I nodded, trying to remember where the bathroom was." How clearly does the opening establish the situation?
- Keisha investigates how the water cycle works; how does her research build knowledge?
- Read about Chen's writing. Chen is writing a how-to guide to instruct a younger student how to make a paper airplane. He starts by describing a time he flew one at recess, then he explains why planes can fly. He gives only two steps and forgets to say what paper to use or when to fold the corners. The audience needs clear directions to follow. How could Chen make the writing more appropriate for the purpose and audience?