EL EDUCATION Grade 4: Module 4: Unit 1 - MID Unit Assessment

What is the meaning of the word trepidation?

• A. A feeling of excitement

• B. A feeling of anger

• C. A feeling of fear

• D. A feeling of sadness

Which phrases in the text best help you understand the meaning of the word trepidation?

• A. “I think we just go in,’ said Myrtle.”

• B. “She hesitated, but Myrtle pushed the door open and went in.”

• C. “The house had an ordinary hall, with a carpet and an umbrella stand.”

Use the word bank below to identify at least one synonym and antonym for the word trepidation.

• Synonym: Fear or Worry; Antonym: Excitement or Enthusiasm

• Synonym: Joy or Delight; Antonym: Anxiety or Dread

• Synonym: Calm or Peace; Antonym: Nervousness or Apprehension

• Synonym: Confidence or Assurance; Antonym: Panic or Alarm

If “courteous” means polite and respectful, what do you think discourteous means?

• Kind

• Polite

• Rude

• Ugly

Use the dictionary to determine the meaning of the word recuperation and write the meaning in your own words.

• To become healthy again after being ill.

• To travel to a new place for adventure.

• To study hard for an exam.

• To cook a special meal for someone.

How does Mr. Martin feel about Myrtle and Violet?

• Happy to see them

• Angry they decided to visit him

• Disappointed with them for disturbing his reading

• Concerned about them

Which answer choice from Chapter 4 best supports your answer from 4a? (RL.4.1, RL.4.3)

• “I’m afraid Miss Mayhew isn’t here,” said Mr. Martin. ‘She isn’t in New York, actually.’”

• “Are you in New York with your parents, Miss Mayhew? And what about you, Miss Davis? Where have you sprung from, and don’t they miss you there?”

• “It’s a very worthwhile cause,” said Mr. Martin.