MAP Test Prep for 4th Grade

What is the main idea of a story?

• The list of characters

• The most exciting part of the story

• The central message or insight the story conveys

• The place where the story happens

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• She is like a cheetah on the track.

• The fog crept in on little cat feet.

• He is a shining star.

• The wind was a howling wolf.

What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

• To show action

• To join words or groups of words

• To describe a noun

• To end a sentence

Identify the correct plural form of the word "fox."

• Foxs

• Foxes

• Foxies

• Fox

Choose the option that is a compound sentence.

• She ran to the store.

• After the rain stopped, the sun appeared.

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it was too cold.

• The large, scary bear growled loudly.

What does the prefix "un-" in the word "unhappy" mean?

• Not

• Under

• Before

• Most

Which option shows correct use of commas in a series?

• I bought apples, oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges, and bananas.

• I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I bought, apples, oranges, and bananas.

Identify the adjective in the following sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

• Jumps

• Over

• Quick

• Dog

What is the antonym of the word "ancient"?

• Old

• Modern

• Historic

• Antique

Choose the sentence that is written in passive voice.

• The chef cooked a delicious meal.

• A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.

• The meal was delicious.

• Cooking a delicious meal, the chef was busy.