Practice Test 4 - 4th Grade Writing
20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.
- Marcus compares two analyses of a space article about Mars. Analysis 1: "The author thinks Mars could have had water because scientists found dry riverbeds and 'minerals that form in water' (para. 4)." Analysis 2: "Mars is interesting and far away. The article tells many cool facts." Which analysis better explains the author's reasons and evidence?
- In this part of the story, the sentences show: "That morning, Jordan practiced his spelling words. Later, he met his partner to study for the quiz. Before long, the teacher handed out the test papers. Finally, Jordan turned in his work with a smile." Which choice best describes what these transitions do?
- Keisha will mis-read the directions if she rushes. What does mis- mean?
- Which sentence correctly uses coordinating conjunctions and avoids run-on sentence errors?
- Emma is a fast runner. What does the suffix -er mean in the word runner?
- Read the sentence: "The elephant was very big next to the tiny mouse." Which word is more precise?
- Read Sofia's writing about penguin adaptations. Is her explanation well-developed? Why or why not?
- Yuki wrote a beautiful poem for class. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the underlined word?
- These sentences come at the end of the story. Earlier, Sofia spilled paint on the class mural and worried her classmates would be upset, so she stayed after school to mix the right color and repaint the corner. Ending: "By the time we cleaned the brushes, the mural looked smooth again. Ms. Patel nodded and told me she was proud that I fixed my mistake. I felt relieved, because I didn't hide what happened. From now on, I will slow down when I carry supplies." What does this ending provide for the story?
- Keisha reads the poem "City Rain" and writes about setting details. Is it in depth?
- Read Chen's explanation about penguin adaptations. What is the problem with his conclusion?
- Choose the modal for possibility: "It _____ rain after school today."
- Lisa needs to fix the errors in this sentence. Which revision corrects BOTH the comma splice and the subject-verb agreement error?
- Which sentence correctly uses coordinating conjunctions to create both a compound subject and a compound predicate?
- To create a legible final copy that demonstrates proper transcription skills, Emma should prioritize which sequence of actions?
- Read about Amir's writing. The assignment is to write an informative article to explain how the water cycle works for general readers. Amir has an introduction, then three body paragraphs titled "Evaporation," "Condensation," and "Precipitation." Each paragraph starts with a topic sentence and gives an example, like puddles drying after rain. He ends with a short conclusion that restates the main idea. How should Amir organize this informative article?
- Amir planned a butterfly life cycle report. What is the best organization for stages?
- Read the ending of the story. Earlier, Marcus worked for days on a model bridge for engineering club. After one weak test, he added extra supports and tried again. "When the weights were placed on top, my bridge held steady without bending. I let out a long breath because the extra supports had worked. I packed the model into a box and wrote 'Handle with care' on the lid. On the walk home, I felt satisfied knowing I didn't give up." How does this conclusion follow from the narrated experiences or events?
- Read: "Carlos was as busy as a bee cleaning his room." What does this mean?
- Which sentence contains an error in comma placement when using coordinating conjunctions to connect independent clauses?