Project REACH Pre-Test Grade 4

Project REACH Pre-Test Grade 4

I. Read and analyze the passage.

Choose the letter of the correct answer.

​My name is Eric. I am 12 years old. I want to talk about my family. I have two sisters. Their names are Rachel and Carrie.  Rachel is 18 years old. Carrie is 10 years old. They are very nice.  My mother's name is Julia. She is 40 years old. My mother is also  very nice. My father's name is Andre. He is smart. He is an  engineer. He builds bridges. I also have a dog. My dog's name is  Paw. He is a big dog. He is a brown dog. He is a big brown dog. I  love my family.

Multiple Choice

1. How many sisters does Eric have?

• one

• two

• three

• five

Multiple Choice

2. How old is Eric's mom?

• thirty years old

• thirty-five years old

• forty years old

• fifty years old

​Air Pollution

​ Today in most cities, smoke and exhaust fumes fill in the air 

and endanger the health and well-being of the people. Smoke and  exhaust fumes contain harmful by-products from gasoline burned in  cars and from factories.

Air pollution or smog is a serious problem in some cities. 

Smog consists of smoke and exhaust fumes mixed with fog.

To control air pollution, smoke ordinances have been passed. 

Smoke belching vehicles are checked and factories are required to reduce fumes  emanating from them.

Multiple Choice

3. Smoke and exhaust fumes are usually abundant in ________.

• cities

• farms

• house

• towns

Multiple Choice

4. Pollution is not good for our __________.

• brain

• health

• mind

• spirit

Travel Made Easy

“How was your trip, Wally? asked Grandma and Wally  kissed her hands.

It was fine Grandma, answered Wally, yawning while  stretching his arms and shaking his legs. I slept almost  throughout the way”.

“Why you lazy boy!” exclaimed Grandma. “Then you  didn’t see the beautiful scenery in the countryside.” It was so nice riding on the bus,” explained Wally. The roads now are very smooth, unlike the first time Father and I visited you after the flood.  A week passed after that visit, yet my body was still aching all over. We were like  mashed fruits after our ride over those pot marked roads.

It did not take long for the government to have all the damaged roads repaired,”  agreed Grandma. “Thanks to our government, things are back to normal again.” 

Multiple Choice

5. Why were the roads easy to travel now?

• They were cleaned by the government.

• They had been repaired by the government.

• They were stopped by the government.

• None of the above.

Rules in the Library

Readers should observe strict silence inside the library. Use of mobile phones is not permitted inside the library premises. Users are not   allowed to carry eatables/drinks inside the library premises. Library  membership card is non-transferable.

Library also stands for;

Listen to the Librarian

Inquire (ask) if you need help

Be respectful to others

Read and talk quietly

Always walk, never run

Return books to their proper places

Your manners are appreciated

Multiple Choice

6. Who goes to the library?

• reader

• player

• gamer

• singer

Multiple Choice

7. What should you observe when going inside the library?

• Talk with classmates

• Dance while asking for a book 

• Strict silence inside the library 

• All of the choices

Multiple Choice

8. Who takes care of the library? 

• manager

• librarian

• teacher

• pupil

Multiple Choice

9. The first thing you must remember when inside the library is________?

• Talk with the Librarian.

• Dance with Librarian.

• Eat with librarian.

• Listen to the Librarian.

Multiple Choice

10. How will you show your good manners inside the library?

• Eat inside the library.

• Talk loudly with others.

• Being respectful to others.

• All of the above.

Rules in the Library

Readers should observe strict silence inside the library. Use of mobile phones is not permitted inside the library premises. Users are not   allowed to carry eatables/drinks inside the library premises. Library  membership card is non-transferable.

Library also stands for;

Listen to the Librarian

Inquire (ask) if you need help

Be respectful to others

Read and talk quietly

Always walk, never run

Return books to their proper places

Your manners are appreciated

II. Read and analyze the short passage. Put the events in order by numbering  them 1-5. 

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

"Once upon a time, there was a girl named Goldilocks. She went for a walk in the forest. Pretty soon, she came upon a house."

First, she eats three bowls of porridge sitting on the table. Then, she tests out three different chairs to see which one was most comfortable. After that escapade, she goes upstairs to lie down in each of the three beds.

Sure enough, three bears come home and express horror over the fact that someone's been eating their porridge and sitting in their chairs. When they make their way upstairs and find her lying in Baby Bear's bed, Goldilocks screams, "Help!" and runs out of the room,  never to return again.

Multiple Choice

___11. She tests out three different chairs

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

__12. She goes upstairs to lie down in each of the

three beds

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

__13. Goldilocks went for a walk in the forest

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

__14. She eats the three bowls of porridge sitting 

on the table

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

__15. Three bears come and find Goldilocks lying 

in Baby Bear’s bed, she runs out of the room and

never return again

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

III. Read and analyze passage. Match the letter of the correct effect from the given cause.

Being Careless of the Environment

Many people become careless of the environment. As a result of this behavior, floods are everywhere during typhoons.

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Consequently, people who live near hilly areas are threatened by soil erosion. The earth experiences global warming which causes abnormality in climate. Water and air becoming polluted which affects the lives of the creatures. As a result, everyone is alarmed of possible menaces which people themselves are  making.

Multiple Choice

Match the letter of the correct effect from the given cause.

16. Throwing garbage in the bodies of water

• Water and air become fresh and  and smoke belching vehicles. healthier.

• Floods are everywhere during   typhoon.

• Children can play safe outside.

• The water and air became polluted.

Multiple Choice

Match the letter of the correct effect from the given cause.

17. Some made illegal logging of trees.

• Water and air become fresh and  and smoke belching vehicles. healthier.

• Floods are everywhere during   typhoon.

• Children can play safe outside.

• The water and air became polluted.

IV. Read and analyze the passage. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

Basketball is my favorite game. I play basketball every  weekend. My friends and I play it at recess and after school. 

My mom took me to a basketball game. I got to see Michael  Jordan play. That was the greatest because basketball is my  favorite game.

Multiple Choice

18. Which is the key sentence in the paragraph?

• I play basketball every weekend.

• Basketball is my favorite game.

• My friends and I play it at recess and after school.

• My mom took me to a basketball game.

People have many reasons for protecting wildlife from extinction. One of these is economic. Some people think of the economic value of wildlife, such as the income that may be derived from rattan, orchids, and other forms of wildlife. There is also need to find additional sources of food for the ever-increasing population. Another reason is artistic. Artists and nature lover think of the beauty of the different forms of wildlife. A third reason is genetic based. People who study genetics think of the uniqueness of each species.

Multiple Choice

19. Which is the key sentence in the paragraph?

• Some people think of the economic value of wildlife.

• Another reason is artistic.

• People have many reasons for protecting wildlife from extinction.

• People who study genetics think of the uniqueness of each species.

The desert is hot and dry, but many living things live there. There are mice, chipmunks, squirrels, and many other animals. There are also many kinds of plants that grow only in the desert. It doesn’t rain very often in the desert. But when it does rain, many of these plants have colorful flowers. And also, about one third of the land surface of the world is arid or semi-arid.

Multiple Choice

20. Which of the following sentences support the main idea

about desert?

• The desert is hot and dry, but many things live there.

• It doesn’t rain very often in the desert.

• There are mice, chipmunks, squirrels, and many other animals.

• People and many animals can live comfortably in the desert.

Banana fruits of the genus Musa and of the family Musaceae are one of the most important fruit crops of the world. The banana is grown in the tropics and though it is most widely consumed in those regions, it is valued worldwide for its flavor, nutritional value, and availability throughout the year. Cavendish or dessert bananas are most commonly eaten fresh, though they may be fried or mashed and chilled in pies or puddings. They may also be used to flavor muffins, cakes, or breads.

Multiple Choice

21. All of the sentences are supporting details about Bananas except;

• Bananas can use as trap for mice.

• Bananas are one of the most important fruit crops in the world.

• Banana fruit is valued worldwide for its flavor, nutritional value, and availability throughout the year.

• They may also be used to flavor muffins, cakes, or breads.

Adam’s dad turned on the hose and sprayed the car with water. He filled a bucket with more water and some soap. He brought out two big sponges and handed one to Adam.

Multiple Choice

22. This is probably because:

• They are going to water the grass.

• They are going to play in the water.

• They are going to drive the car.

• They are going to wash the car.

Winston stood at the store counter. It was hard to make a decision. On his one hand he had just enough money to buy the new game he wanted so badly. However, he had come to the store to buy his mother’s birthday present. If he bought her present, he would have to wait another week to have enough money for the game. As he looked at the game, he remembered that his mother made his favorite soup when he was sick. He also thought about how proud she was when he won the relay race. His mind was made up.

Multiple Choice

23. This is probably because:

• He will buy the game.

• He will tell it to his friends.

• He will eat his favorite soup.

• He will buy present for his mother.

It’s Jose’s job to take care of the family dog. Every week Jose gives the dog bath. The tub is filled with water and he scrubs the dog from nose to tail with soap.

Multiple Choice

24. Finally, he…

• Went to the store.

• Sold some lemonade.

• Gave the dog a house.

• Rinsed and dried the dog.

Mr. Ramos laid out all his camping gear a night before, so it was short work to get it all packed up in his knapsack. He filled his canteen container and made himself a few sandwiches. Then he filled a thermos with water for his dog, Winnie. Winnie was beside himself with anticipation. Mr. Ramos could barely get the collar on him as Winnie danced around in excitement.

Multiple Choice

25. And then…

• Mr. Ramos was ready for the beach vacation.

• Mr. Ramos was prepared for his speech.

• Mr. Ramos was prepared for a night out camping with his dog.

• Mr. Ramos will eat outside his house.

V. Read and analyze carefully each passage. Write whether it is a Fact or Opinion.

Multiple Choice

26. A cellphone is any portable telephone that uses cellular network technology to make and receive calls as well as messages.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

27. Fairy, also spelled faerie or faery, is a mythical being of folklore and romance usually having magic powers and dwelling on earth in close relationship with humans.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

28. Robert is sure that his blue shirt is lucky. He wore his blue shirt on the day of the Spelling Bee, and he won. He was wearing his lucky shirt when his

family went to the beach, and he found a lot of seashells. Robert’s mom says it is silly to believe that a shirt can be lucky, but Robert is still sure that it is.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

29. Danny’s mom works in a bank downtown. The bank has a big lobby with comfortable chairs. It has shiny floors and tall windows. Sometimes Danny gets to go with his dad to pick up her mom from work. They wait in the lobby until she is ready to leave after bank.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

30. Barry wishes to be a doctor someday. He believes that if he does his best at his studies and obey his parents, he will become a doctor. As a stepping stone to his dream, he made sure that he does his tasks well at school and in their home. His parents are so proud of him being diligent and a hardworking child on his own.

• Fact

• Opinion