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4th Grade

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This quiz comprehensively assesses fundamental English language arts skills appropriate for fourth-grade students. The questions systematically evaluate students' understanding of figurative language through metaphor identification, grammar mechanics including proper noun capitalization and punctuation, parts of speech recognition focusing on adverbs, irregular plural noun forms, subject-verb agreement, vocabulary development through synonyms, modal verb usage and meaning, proper use of homophones, dialogue punctuation rules, and sentence type classification. Students need a solid foundation in grammatical terminology, the ability to distinguish between different parts of speech within sentence contexts, understanding of capitalization rules for proper nouns and holidays, knowledge of irregular plural formations, and familiarity with the four basic sentence types. The complexity level requires students to apply these concepts in context rather than simply memorize definitions, demonstrating the analytical thinking skills expected at the fourth-grade level. Created by Emily Thompson, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 4. This quiz serves as an excellent diagnostic and review tool that can be implemented during morning warm-ups to activate prior knowledge, used as guided practice during grammar instruction, or assigned as homework to reinforce concepts taught in class. The varied question formats make it particularly effective for formative assessment, allowing teachers to quickly identify which students have mastered specific skills and which areas need reteaching. The quiz aligns perfectly with Common Core State Standards L.4.1 (demonstrating command of conventions of standard English grammar), L.4.2 (demonstrating command of conventions of standard English capitalization and punctuation), L.4.5 (demonstrating understanding of figurative language and word relationships), and RL.4.4 (determining meaning of words and phrases as used in text). Teachers can use individual question results to differentiate instruction and provide targeted support where students show gaps in understanding.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the metaphor: "You're a firework," said Katie Perry.

You're a firework
firework
said Katie Perry

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is written correctly?

Aunt susan and uncle tim gave me a fingerling for christmas
Aunt Susan and Uncle Tim gave me a fingerling for Christmas.
aunt Susan and uncle Tim gave me a Fingerling for christmas.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the adverb: James ran slowly to the other side of the gym.

James
ran 
slowly
other

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CCSS.L.3.1A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the plural form of deer?

deer
deers
deeres

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You ____ to eat pizza for breakfast!

get
gets

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is a synonym for strange?

odd
normal
confused

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which was is can used in this sentence:  I can come over after dinner if you want.

willingness to do something
possibility of something

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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