Reading Skills Quiz for Grade 4

Identify the main idea of the following passage: The sun is a star that provides light and heat to the Earth. It is the center of our solar system and is essential for life on our planet.

• The sun is only important for providing shade.

• The sun is essential for life on Earth.

• The sun is a small, insignificant object in the sky.

• The sun is a cold, lifeless planet.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What can you infer from the passage: The boy was shivering and his teeth were chattering as he walked through the snow-covered forest?

• The boy is feeling very cold.

• The boy is feeling very hungry.

• The boy is feeling very sleepy.

• The boy is feeling very hot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

In the sentence, 'The cat was hiding under the bed,' what do you think the word 'hiding' means?

• to conceal oneself from view

• to eat a lot of food

• to sleep peacefully

• to run around in the open

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

Compare and contrast the characters of Cinderella and Snow White from the stories you have read.

• Cinderella is mean and selfish, while Snow White is cunning and manipulative.

• Cinderella is kind and gentle, while Snow White is innocent and naive. Cinderella comes from a background of hardship and mistreatment, while Snow White is a princess who is forced to flee from her evil stepmother. Cinderella's relationship with her stepfamily is strained, while Snow White's relationship with her stepmother is dangerous. Cinderella's actions involve perseverance and kindness, while Snow White's actions involve trust and innocence.

• Cinderella's relationship with her stepfamily is loving and supportive, while Snow White's relationship with her stepmother is peaceful and harmonious.

• Cinderella comes from a wealthy family, while Snow White comes from a background of hardship and mistreatment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Identify the main idea of the following passage: Dogs are loyal and loving animals that make great companions for people of all ages. They require regular exercise and proper care to stay healthy and happy.

• Dogs are lazy and unfriendly animals that do not make good companions for people.

• Dogs are loyal and loving animals that make great companions for people of all ages.

• Dogs are wild and aggressive animals that are not suitable as companions for people.

• Dogs are independent animals that do not need regular exercise or proper care to stay healthy and happy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What inference can you make from the sentence: The sky turned dark and the wind began to howl as the storm approached?

• The sun is shining brightly

• The temperature is dropping

• The birds are singing loudly

• A storm is approaching

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Using context clues, what does the word 'enormous' mean in the sentence: The elephant was enormous, towering over the other animals in the zoo.

• colorful or bright

• tiny or small

• very large or huge

• average or normal

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Compare and contrast the setting of the jungle in 'The Jungle Book' with the setting of the forest in 'The Wizard of Oz'.

• The jungle in 'The Jungle Book' is located in India and is home to wild animals, while the forest in 'The Wizard of Oz' is located in the fictional land of Oz and is inhabited by magical creatures.

• The jungle in 'The Jungle Book' is a fictional land with magical creatures, while the forest in 'The Wizard of Oz' is a real place with wild animals.

• The jungle in 'The Jungle Book' is located in Africa and is home to magical creatures, while the forest in 'The Wizard of Oz' is located in the United States and is inhabited by wild animals.

• The jungle in 'The Jungle Book' is a dense forest with no magical elements, while the forest in 'The Wizard of Oz' is a magical land with talking animals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Identify the main idea of the following passage: Plants need sunlight, water, and nutrients from the soil to grow and thrive. They play a crucial role in the ecosystem and provide oxygen for all living beings.

• Plants need sunlight, water, and nutrients to grow and thrive, but they do not play a crucial role in the ecosystem.

• Plants do not need sunlight, water, and nutrients to grow and thrive, and they do not provide oxygen for all living beings.

• Plants need sunlight, water, and nutrients to grow and thrive, and they provide oxygen for all living beings.

• Plants need sunlight, water, and nutrients to grow, but they do not provide oxygen for all living beings.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What inference can you make from the sentence: The girl's eyes sparkled with excitement as she unwrapped her birthday present.

• The girl is bored with her birthday present.

• The girl is angry about her birthday present.

• The girl is disappointed with her birthday present.

• The girl is excited about her birthday present.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1