4th Grade Reading Pretest

Identify the main idea in the following passage: The sun is a star that provides light and heat to the Earth. Without the sun, life on Earth would not be possible.

• The sun is only important for providing shade.

• The sun is a cold, lifeless planet.

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

• The sun is essential for life on Earth.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Identify the main idea in the following passage: Dogs are loyal and loving animals that make great pets. They require regular exercise and proper care to stay healthy.

• Cats are more loyal and loving than dogs

• Dogs are not good pets because they require too much care

• Dogs are wild animals that cannot be domesticated

• Dogs are loyal and loving animals that make great pets.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Make an inference from the text: Sarah was carrying an umbrella and wearing a raincoat. What can you infer about the weather?

• Sunny

• Snowy

• Rainy or wet

• Windy

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Make an inference from the text: The boy had a big smile on his face as he opened the present. What can you infer about the boy's feelings?

• The boy is feeling sad and disappointed.

• The boy is feeling angry and frustrated.

• The boy is feeling happy and excited.

• The boy is feeling indifferent and uninterested.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Identify the theme of the story: The main character learns the importance of friendship and teamwork while on a camping trip with friends.

• Survival skills

• Solo adventure

• Romantic love

• Friendship and Teamwork

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Identify the theme of the story: The protagonist overcomes challenges and learns the value of perseverance and hard work.

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Perseverance and hard work

• Giving up and accepting defeat

• Luck and natural talent

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word 'drenched' in the sentence: After playing in the rain, the children were drenched and shivering.

• completely soaked or wet

• covered in mud

• feeling warm and cozy

• partially dry

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Summarize the following passage: The cat chased the mouse through the garden, over the fence, and into the neighbor's yard. The mouse managed to escape and hide in a hole in the wall.

• The cat chased the mouse through the garden, over the fence, and into the neighbor's yard, and the mouse chased the cat back.

• The cat chased the mouse through the garden, over the fence, and into the neighbor's yard, then the mouse caught the cat.

• The cat chased the mouse through the garden, but the mouse caught the cat and ate it.

• The cat chased the mouse through the garden, over the fence, and into the neighbor's yard, but the mouse managed to escape and hide in a hole in the wall.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Summarize the following passage: The children went on a field trip to the zoo. They saw many different animals and learned about their habitats and behaviors.

• The children went on a field trip to the beach and built sandcastles.

• The children went on a field trip to the circus and saw many different clowns and acrobats.

• The children went on a field trip to the zoo and learned about different animals.

• The children went on a field trip to the library and read books about different animals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2