Reading Skills for 4th Graders

What does the word 'happy' mean in this sentence: 'The happy dog wagged its tail'?

• The dog is feeling joy or contentment.

• The dog is feeling tired or sleepy.

• The dog is feeling angry or aggressive.

• The dog is feeling scared or anxious.

If you see the word 'gigantic' in a story, what might it mean?

• It means small or tiny.

• It means very large or enormous.

• It indicates a feeling of sadness.

• It refers to something that is average-sized.

In the sentence 'The sun was shining brightly,' what does 'brightly' tell us about the sun?

• 'Brightly' indicates the sun is setting.

• 'Brightly' tells us that the sun is shining with a strong and vivid light.

• 'Brightly' suggests the sun is covered by clouds.

• 'Brightly' describes the temperature of the sun.

What does the word 'whisper' mean in the sentence: 'She spoke in a whisper so no one could hear'?

• Mumbling incoherently.

• Speaking very softly or quietly.

• Speaking loudly and clearly.

• Yelling across the room.

If you read 'The cat was stealthy as it crept,' what does 'stealthy' suggest about the cat?

• The cat is sitting still and observing.

• The cat is running fast and loudly.

• The cat is moving quietly and carefully.

• The cat is playing with a toy.

What does the word 'delicious' mean in the sentence: 'The cake was delicious'?

• The cake had a bland flavor.

• The cake was too sweet.

• The cake was hard to eat.

• The cake had a very pleasant taste.

If you encounter the word 'ancient' in a book, what could it mean?

• A type of ancient artifact

• A term for recent history

• Relating to modern technology

• Very old or relating to a distant past.

In the phrase 'The storm was fierce,' what does 'fierce' tell us about the storm?

• 'Fierce' means the storm was mild and calm.

• 'Fierce' suggests the storm was short-lived.

• 'Fierce' indicates that the storm was predictable.

• 'Fierce' indicates that the storm was strong and intense.