4th Grade Reading STAARIO 2

The author would like to combine the ideas in sentences 4 and 5. In the space provided, write a sentence that combines these ideas in a clear and effective way.

Answer explanation

Example:

He was a funny looking boy, about twelve years of age, and he looked very clean.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Part A.

The author includes sensory language and vivid details in the paragraph to illustrate -

• A. how beautiful the sunset was

• B. how the forest fire spread across the mountain

• C. how the flowers wilted

• D. how quickly Peter left

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Part B

Which sentence from the selection best supports the answer in Part A?

• A. When Peter had disappeared, Heidi returned to her grandfather. (paragraph 1)

• B. She sprang in the house, eagerly exclaiming, "Oh grandfather, it was so beautiful!

  (paragraph 1)

• C. I saw the fire as it lowered in the sky, and I saw the roses on the rocks! (paragraph 1)

• D. With that, Heidi shook them out of her apron. (paragraph 1)

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What change should be made in sentence 3?

• A. Change sprang to springed

• B. Change exclaiming to exclaims

• C. Delete the quotation marks

• D. Change grandfather to Grandfather

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

1. Which statement best describes how the poet uses rhyme in each stanza of the poem?

• A. Only the first and second lines rhyme.

• B. Only the second and fifth lines rhyme.

• C. The second and fourth lines rhyme, and the third and fifth lines rhyme.

• D. The second and fifth lines rhyme, and the third and fourth lines rhyme.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

(1) “Mom! I’m starving!” I shouted from the back seat of the car. (2) “You are not starving,” she calmly replied. (3) “Well get food as soon as we get home.” (4) I folded my arms in protest, but I didn’t argue with her.

- Use the text above to answer the following question.

What change should be made in sentence 3?

• A. Delete the quotation marks before Well

• B. Change Well to We’ll

• C. Change get to got

• D. Delete the period after home

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The poet uses lines 13 through 16 mainly to - Select TWO correct answers.

• A. compare wind throughout the seasons

• B. describe the qualities of different weather

• C. show how mysterious the wind is

• D. explain how wind is created

• E. show the strength of the wind

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Why are the first and second stanzas important to the poem?

• A. They describe the mischief the wind causes.

• B. They describe the setting.

• C. They identify the speaker’s friend.

• D. They ask the wind important questions.

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

(1) The childrens area of the community center was bustling with sounds of laughter and fun. (2) Children from all over the community could come here to play, make crafts, and find friends.

Use the text above to answer the following question.

What change should be made in sentence 1?

• A. Change childrens to children’s

• B. Change of to off

• C. Change was to were

• D. Change sounds to sound

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Part A

What does the play suggest about the prince?

• A. He is good friends with the bird.

• B. He is sick and has to see a nurse.

• C. He wants to give many gifts.

• D. He is greedy

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5