Grade 4 English Language Arts Quiz

What is the purpose of the introduction in a piece of writing?

• To summarize the main points

• To provide supporting details

• To orient the reader and set up the main idea

• To conclude the writing

What is the definition of a fact in writing?

• A statement that can be proven

• A statement that states a writer's belief

• A statement that cannot be proven

• A statement that summarizes the main idea

Which of the following is an example of a linking word?

• Also

• Introduction

• Opinion

• Conclusion

What is the purpose of a concluding statement in a piece of writing?

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide supporting details

• To summarize the main purpose and provide an overall takeaway

• To set up the main idea

What is the definition of an informational/explanatory text?

• A form of writing that informs the reader or explains something

• A form of writing that states an opinion or agrees/disagrees with a point of view

• A form of writing that tells a story, real or imaginary

• A form of writing that describes a character's thoughts and feelings

What is the purpose of precise language in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To use general words and phrases

• To make meaning clear and describe/explain accurately

• To create suspense in the narrative

What is the definition of a narrative?

• A statement that can be proven

• A form of writing that informs the reader or explains something

• A real or imaginary story that may be about a single moment or a series of events

• A form of writing that describes a character's thoughts and feelings

What is the purpose of orienting the reader in a narrative?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a detailed description of the setting

• To introduce the main characters

• To help the reader follow the events, thoughts, and experiences of the story

What is the purpose of dialogue in a narrative?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a detailed description of the setting

• To show the exact words the characters are saying and reveal their personalities

• To summarize the main points of the story

What is the purpose of transitional words and phrases in a narrative?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a detailed description of the setting

• To link one idea to the next and help the reader understand the order of events

• To create suspense in the narrative