Practice Test 3 - 4th Grade Writing
20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.
- Read the beginning of the story: "I walked into art club and saw three paint trays already set out on the back table. Keisha was mixing colors, her hands already stained blue, and Amir was quietly sketching in the corner. I wanted to ask where I should sit, but everyone seemed busy." What should the writer add to better set up this story?
- Which word best joins these clauses? "The reason ___ Maya stayed home was a fever."
- What is missing from this fragment: "Is my favorite game."
- Which spelling correctly completes the sentence? "This puzzle is ___ from the last one."
- When practicing cursive capital letters at the beginning of sentences, a student notices that some capitals connect easily to following lowercase letters while others seem to require special attention. Which factor most affects the ease of these connections?
- Which word is a synonym (similar meaning) for tiny?
- Chen did not mean to misspell the word. What does mis- mean?
- Read the passage. Amir learns that early civilizations grew near rivers with rich soil. They used agriculture to grow crops and feed more people. Some groups chose to domesticate animals, meaning they tamed them for farming and food. With steady harvests, families could save supplies and begin trade with neighbors. What is the meaning of domesticate as it is used in the passage?
- Look at Jamal's life science writing about Arctic foxes. He wrote: "The fox has special stuff to help it live in cold places. Its fur is really warm, and it can hide in the snow. It finds food and stays safe from bigger animals." What is the problem with Jamal's vocabulary?
- Chen felt hope-less after losing the game. What does the suffix -less mean?
- Which revision best uses description and actions to show the character's curiosity about the diary?
- Which word correctly completes the sentence? "This is the library ___ Maya checks out books."
- Read: Carlos made a generous choice, sharing his last cookie with a friend. What does generous mean?
- These sentences come at the end of the story. Earlier, Carlos and his sister built a model bridge for science class, but it kept collapsing until they used triangles to make it stronger. Ending: "By the time we glued on the last triangle, the bridge finally stood on its own. We tested it with a stack of pennies, and it held every one. I felt proud because our mistake helped us build something better. We packed the bridge carefully for school the next morning." What does this ending provide for the story?
- Read: "After recess, Marcus was as hungry as a wolf." What does this mean?
- Alex notices that his teacher has difficulty reading his writing assignments. To improve legibility, which aspect of his letter formation should Alex focus on FIRST?
- Chen analyzes an article on recycling. He writes: "The author's point is recycling saves resources. The author's reason is it reduces new mining. On page 2, it says, 'Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours.'" Which evidence did Chen cite?
- During lunch with friends, which sentence uses the most appropriate language for a casual conversation?
- A student wants to argue that the park improvement proposal is justified despite the costs. Which evidence from the reports provides the strongest support for this argument?
- Read: "Jamal's backpack was as heavy as a rock." What does this mean?