Be a Green Kid PSSA Released Items Grade 4

Question #1: What evidence does the author provide to support this point?

• People get rid of stuff easily.

• People buy things at stores.

• People like to get things shipped.

• People outgrow toys after a while.

Answer explanation

The student is asked to determine which evidence the author provided to support the point that we are a “throwaway society.” Option A is the correct answer because the author provides multiple examples of ways in which we use things and then throw them away. Options B, C, and D are not correct since they do not relate to how the author supports the given point.

Question 2: According to the section titled "Recycle It," what happens after goods are recycled?

• They are rinsed and sorted.

• They are set out on the curb.

• They are organized into bins.

• They are turned into new things.

Answer explanation

The student is asked to determine what happens after goods are recycled. Option D is the correct answer since it describes a process that happens after goods are recycled. Options A, B, and C are not correct since they are actions that occur before goods are recycled.

Question #3 Part 1: Which meaning of the word experience is used in the sentence?

• endure with

• understand

• knowledge

• take on

Answer explanation

Option D is the correct answer because “take one” is the meaning of “experience” as it is used in the sentence. Options A, B, and C are not correct since they do not mean the same thing as “experience” in the context of the sentence.

Question #3 Part 2: What word from the sentence best support the answer in Part one. Choose one answer.

• beach

• adventure

• weather

• sorts

Answer explanation

Option B is the correct answer because the word “adventure” supports the concept of “taking on” something. Options A, C, and D are not correct since they do not support the meaning of “experience” in the context of the sentence.

Question #4: What does the phrase "travel the globe" mean as used in the sentence?

• go for a long walk

• get in a car for a trip

• move to a new area

• journey far from home

Answer explanation

The student is asked to determine the meaning of the phrase “travel the globe.” Option D is the correct answer because “travel” implies making a “journey” and “globe” suggests going “far from home.” Options A, B, and C are not correct since they do not make sense based on the context of the passage.

Question #5: What does the word sprigs mean as used in the sentence?

• store-grown plants

• trimmed plants

• young plants

• broken pieces of plants

Answer explanation

The student is asked to use context clues to determine the meaning of “sprigs.” Option C is the correct answer because the words “garden plants grow sprigs from” suggests to the reader that the plants are growing over time. Options A, B, and D are not correct since they are not the correct meaning of “sprigs” and do not relate to the sequence indicated by the words “from” and “to” in the sentence.

Question #6: Which sentence from the passage is an example of a way to reuse something?

• "They do need to be disposed of properly...."

• "Unplug the chargers for your phone and MP3 player..."

• "Take paper from your computer printouts and use the other side..."

• "By separating plastic bottles, cans, glass bottles, and more..."

Answer explanation

The student is asked to identify a sentence from the passage that is an example of a way to reuse something. Option C is the correct answer because using the other side of computer paper is an example of reusing something. Option A is not correct since it relates to throwing something away. Option B is not correct since it relates to saving energy. Option D is not correct since it relates to reducing the amount of trash going into landfills.

Question 7 Part 1: What point does the author make about being outdoors?

• It requires many hours of hard work.

• It can be enjoyed by anyone.

• It should be avoided due to problems.

• It can be organized among friends.

Answer explanation

Option B is the correct answer because the passage says that Earth is a “huge and glorious place that’s ready for you to explore.” Options A, C, and D are not correct since they are not supported by information in the passage.

Question 7 Part 2: Which sentences from the passage support the answer in Part One? Choose two answers.

• "It also means taking special steps to protect the environment...."

• "When you use less of something, you do a good thing for the Earth."

• "Go for a hike, visit local nature centers and gardens, climb up mountains, and explore lazy creeks."

• "If so, get out there and get your hands dirty."

Answer explanation

Options C and D are the correct answers since they give examples of activities that people can do outside. Option A is not correct since it defines what being green is. Option B is not correct because it focuses on using fewer resources.

Question 8: What information do the headings help the reader understand?

• the system to categorize what people buy

• the ways to be green and help the planet

• the steps to take to protect plants on Earth

• the order in which we should protect Earth

Answer explanation

The student is asked to determine what information the headings help the reader to understand. Option B is the correct answer because the headings describe different ways to help the Earth. Option A is not correct since the headings do not relate to buying anything. Option C is not correct since the headings are not steps and relate to more than just protecting plants. Option D is not correct since the headings do not reflect a specific order of how to protect the Earth.