The Piano GMAS Practice 4th Grade

What is the MOST LIKELY reason Greta’s mother invites Greta to sit on the piano bench with her?

• She would like to show Greta how to play the piano.

• She knows Greta is upset and is trying to comfort her.

• She would like to explain to Greta how she learned to play the piano.

• She knows Greta is nervous about having new neighbors.

Which explanation BEST describes the meaning of the phrase drifted away from it as it is used in these sentences from the story? “I didn’t really stop. I guess I kind of drifted away from it. When I moved out of my parents’ house, I left the piano behind, and I never got another one.”

• Greta’s mother stopped enjoying music.

• Greta’s mother felt sad about playing music.

• Greta’s mother stopped playing the piano bit by bit.

• Greta’s mother suddenly finished listening to a song.

At the end of the story, Greta asks her mother, “Will you play some more?” Based on the story, why does Greta MOST LIKELY ask this question?

• She wants her neighbors to hear her mother playing the piano.

• She worries that her mother does not like playing the piano.

• She hopes her mother can become better at playing the piano.

• She enjoys hearing her mother playing the piano.

Why does the author use dialogue in the scene at the piano?

• to show how Greta’s feelings are changing

• to show why Greta’s mother is upset

• to show Greta’s excitement about having new neighbors

• to show that Greta’s mother worries about her daughter

Which sentence correctly states the point of view in the story?

• The story is told by a narrator who provides Greta’s point of view.

• The story is told by a narrator who provides Greta’s mother’s point of view.

• The story is told by a narrator who provides Richard’s point of view.

• The story is told by a narrator who provides many family members’ points of view.

Which word BEST describes Greta’s mother?

• generous

• humorous

• talented

• forgiving

Which sentence from the story BEST supports the answer in Part A?

• “Yes, and it will all be fine,” said Greta’s mother, and she walked back toward the living room.

• The sound was pouring out of her mother’s fingers, but she was looking straight ahead with her head cocked slightly to the right.

• “You might be right,” Greta’s mother said, and she stole a quick look at her daughter.

• Greta felt like her mother had just told her a secret, and a bubble of warmth rose inside her.

Write an ending to the story that starts with Greta’s mother saying to Greta, “Now tell me why you were so upset when you saw the piano .” Be sure that your story ending flows naturally from the rest of the story . Use dialogue and descriptions in your story . N