Grade 4 Language Arts Diagnostic Test

What does the phrase "the leaves shimmered like diamonds" mean?

• The leaves were very hard

• The leaves were shiny and bright

• The leaves were actually made of diamonds

What does the phrase "her heart beat as fast as a drum" suggest?

• Emma was scared

• Emma was excited

• Emma was dancing

What does the phrase "as soft as a feather" describe?

• The texture of the leaf

• The weight of the leaf

• The color of the leaf

What was the first thing Lucy did when she found the puppy?

• She took the puppy home

• She looked for tags on the puppy

• She made posters

What did Lucy and her mom do after asking people in the park about the puppy?

• They found the owner

• They took the puppy to a shelter

• They made and hung posters

What happened at the end of the story?

• The puppy ran away again

• The owners picked up the puppy

• Lucy kept the puppy

What does the root "aqua" mean?

• Fire

• Water

• Air

Which word contains the root "tele," meaning "far"?

• Telephone

• Biology

• Geometry

What does the root "bio" refer to?

• Earth

• Light

• Life

What is a synonym for the word "happy"?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry