7. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A . Then, answer Part B. Part A: Why is Selah’s party important to the speaker in Passage 2?

B. It will be Claire’s first sleepover party.

A. Selah is one of her best friends.

C. The party is for Claire’s tenth birthday.

D. Claire has invited her friends to sleep over.

7. Part B: Which line from the passage supports the answer in Part A?

C. “I’ve never won them over, but for Selah’s invitation” (line 9)

A. “Selah’s turning ten, and she’s one of my best friends.” (line 1)

B. “Cause the party’s a sleepover where we get to stay all night.” (line 4)

D. “I couldn’t wait to get there and hang out with everyone.” (line 16)

9. How does Claire, the speaker of the poem, arrive at a resolution in Passage 2?

D. She convinces her parents to let her go to the sleepover.

A. She leaves the sleepover to go and sleep in her own bed.

B. She overcomes her fear of being alone.

C. She decides to go to the sleepover.

11. How do Claire’s parents influence the plot of Passage 2?

B. They want Claire to have new experiences, but worry about her.

A. They do not let her go to the sleepover.

C. They will find out about Claire being afraid of the dark at Selah’s house.

D. They should have let Claire go to sleepovers when she was younger.

12. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A . Then, answer Part B. Part A What is the theme of Passage 2?

D. Growing up means appreciating home.

A. Never let others lead you astray.

B. Think before making a big decision.

C. People can learn from taking risks.

12. Part B Which two lines from the poem best show how the theme is developed?

B. “‘I’m not a little baby,’ is what I have declared.” (line 8)

E. “Still, I was glad that here I was: in my own bed, at last.” (line 44)

A. “Her party is next week. Am I going? That depends.” (line 2)

C. “I couldn’t wait to get there and hang out with everyone.” (line 16)

D. “Then I heard a creaking noise—was someone in the attic?” (line 35)

13. Why was the raven removed from the study in paragraph 7 of Passage 1?

C. It could affect the results by teaching other ravens.

A. It was the first bird to solve the problem.

B. It had invented a new way to get at the food.

D. It had already figured out how to drop the rock in the box.

14. Part A: How does the author present most of the information in Passage 1?

B. by describing how corvids solve different problems

A. by telling events involving corvids in time order

C. by comparing and contrasting types of corvids

D. by showing causes and effects of corvid behavior

15. According to Passage 1, how are jays able to keep other birds from stealing their hidden food?

B. They can interpret why other birds are watching them and respond.

A. They can memorize up to 200 hiding places.

C. They can invent ways to find food that they teach to other birds.

D. They can hide food in hard-to-find places.

17. What does the image in Passage 1 help the reader understand about magpies? Choose two answers.

C. why magpies struggled to reach the dots with their beaks

E. where scientists marked the magpies for an experiment

B. what bird group magpies belong to

D. how magpies’ coloring helps them stay hidden

18. Choose two sentences that belong in a summary of Passage 1.

C. One expert developed a bird IQ test that found that the crow is the smartest corvid.

E. Some corvids have great memories, while others can make and use tools, solve problems, think, plan, and recognize faces.

A. Scientists have found that magpies are among the few animals that can recognize themselves in a mirror.

B. Corvids, a group that includes crows, ravens, jays, and magpies, are highly intelligent birds.

D. Jays can hide food in up to 200 places and remember every spot.

19. How does the phrase making a beeline from paragraph 20 of Passage 2 add meaning to the description of Albert’s movement?

A. It shows that he was taking a direct route.

B. It shows that he was going round and round.

C. It shows that he was making a buzzing noise.

D. It shows that he was flying through the air.

20. Part B: Which detail from the passage best helps the reader understand the meaning in Part A?

C. “pointed his beak down at” (paragraph 20)

A. “closed the window” (paragraph 20)

B. “sidled over to the desk” (paragraph 20)

D. “picked up the binoculars” (paragraph 21)

21. Which detail in Passage 2 supports the idea that crows are good at mimicking, or copying?

B. “One time, I was studying in my room when I heard a garbage truck right outside my window, except it wasn’t garbage day—it was Albert!” (paragraph 22)

A. “As Albert’s visits became a regular thing, I began amassing a collection of small objects, including pull tabs, buttons, and silver hair ties.” (paragraph 22)

C. “It was almost like having a pet.” (paragraph 23)

D. “He still came to visit me that first summer after my freshman year of college.” (paragraph 24)

22. What does the author of Passage 2 think of pets?

C. An animal friend can be a comfort during anxious times.

A. Animals are great, whether they are pets or not.

B. Crows are better friends to humans than other birds.

D. Allergies keep many families from having any pets.

23. With which statement would the author of Passage 2 most likely agree?

D. Treating wild crows with kindness and respect can turn them into regular visitors.

A. Birdwatching is more important and rewarding than star gazing.

B. In order to understand and befriend an animal, you must first give it a name.

C. Albert is able to hide food in 200 hiding places and remember where they all are.

24. Choose the answer that shows whether each phrase would be included in a summary of "Brainy Birds," "The One and Only Albert," or both passages.

Shows that crows are smart birds. (C) Tells a personal story about a crow. (E) Tells about studies of magpies, jays, ravens, and crows. (G) Shows that crows can recognize faces. (L) Shows how one crow affected a person's life. (N)

Shows that crows are smart birds. (A) Tells a personal story about a crow. (E) Tells about studies of magpies, jays, ravens, and crows. (I) Shows that crows can recognize faces. (J) Shows how one crow affected a person's life. (O)

Shows that crows are smart birds. (B) Tells a personal story about a crow. (D) Tells about studies of magpies, jays, ravens, and crows. (H) Shows that crows can recognize faces. (L) Shows how one crow affected a person's life. (M)

Shows that crows are smart birds. (C) Tells a personal story about a crow. (F) Tells about studies of magpies, jays, ravens, and crows. (G) Shows that crows can recognize faces. (K) Shows how one crow affected a person's life. (O)

Mock Assessment 4th Grade - 1 (Interim 2)

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English

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4th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.4.7, RL.4.4, RL.4.2

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29 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

1. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A In Passage 1, what does Boomer encounter at the beginning of the story?

A. He is happy that he has a doggy door.

B. He is lonely that he has no one to play with.

C. He is excited that he is able to play in the backyard.

D. He is disappointed that he cannot leave the backyard.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

1. Part B Which sentence supports the answer in Part A?

A. “Boomer loved the new door Dad had installed for him.” (paragraph 1)

B. “Now, when the family drove off in the mornings, he could push his snout through the flap and play in the backyard.” (paragraph 1)

C. “This morning, after galloping around the grass, he plunked down on his belly and settled his chin on his front paws.” (paragraph 2)

D. “If only the backyard fence had a doggy door, too, he sighed.” (paragraph 2)

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

2. What does the word rummaging mean as it is used in paragraph 3 of Passage 1?

A. removing things

B. searching through

C. making a mess

D. stealing things

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

3. Which two sentences describe character traits Reggie uses to influence the plot in the beginning of Passage 1?

A. He is pushy.

B. He is caring.

C. He is confident.

D. He is helpful.

E. He is mean.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

4. Read this sentence from Passage 1. “Regarding him with disbelief, Reggie pranced over to the gate, his tabby tail twitching like it was laughing at Boomer.” (paragraph 10) How does the simile twitching like it was laughing add meaning to the description of Reggie?

A. It shows that he worries about being accepted by Boomer.

B. It shows that he has a good sense of humor about life.

C. It shows that he is a gray and white cat with a long tail.

D. It shows that he thinks it is funny that Boomer is afraid.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

5. How did Boomer respond when he saw the truck flying past in Passage 1?

A. He quickly understood that he had to protect Reggie from harm.

B. He decided that Reggie should be able to care for himself.

C. He was confident that Reggie would know what to do.

D. He depended upon Reggie to keep them both out of danger.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

6. How does the narrator reveal Reggie’s change of perspective at the end of Passage 1?

A. Reggie is shown to be bossier than ever to Boomer.

B. Reggie is shown to be less bossy and more generous to Boomer.

C. Reggie is shown to be in awe of Boomer after the close call.

D. Reggie is shown to be ashamed of himself and apologetic.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Mock Assessment 4th Grade - 1 (Interim 2)

29 questions

1. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A In Passage 1, what does Boomer encounter at the beginning of the story?

1. Part B Which sentence supports the answer in Part A?

2. What does the word rummaging mean as it is used in paragraph 3 of Passage 1?

3. Which two sentences describe character traits Reggie uses to influence the plot in the beginning of Passage 1?

4. Read this sentence from Passage 1. “Regarding him with disbelief, Reggie pranced over to the gate, his tabby tail twitching like it was laughing at Boomer.” (paragraph 10) How does the simile twitching like it was laughing add meaning to the description of Reggie?

5. How did Boomer respond when he saw the truck flying past in Passage 1?

6. How does the narrator reveal Reggie’s change of perspective at the end of Passage 1?

7. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Why is Selah’s party important to the speaker in Passage 2?

7. Part B: Which line from the passage supports the answer in Part A?

8. What does the word dazed mean as it is used in line 12 of Passage 2?

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