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The 50 States

20 questions

4th - 4th Grade

Social Studies

The 50 States is a Grade 4 social studies worksheet that helps students identify U.S. state capitals and match states with their official two-letter postal abbreviations. Its 20 multiple-choice questions pair these two skills, asking students to select the correct capital or abbreviation from several options. This free printable worksheet gives students focused practice recalling state information and distinguishing similar-looking answer choices, such as AZ and AR or CA and CO. It works well for introducing or reviewing state-capital and abbreviation knowledge, independent practice, or a quick check for understanding. A complete answer key is included to support efficient grading and feedback.

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The 50 States

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the capital of Alabama?

a)

Phoenix

b)

Nashville

c)

Montgomery

d)

Denver

2.

What is the abbreviation for the state of Alabama?

a)

ALA

b)

AM

c)

AA

d)

AL

3.

What is the capital of Alaska?

a)

Mongomery

b)

Juneau

c)

Little Rock

d)

Boise

4.

What is the abbreviation for the state of Alaska?

a)

AL

b)

AK

c)

AS

d)

AA

5.

What is the capital of Arizona?

a)

Phoenix

b)

St. Paul

c)

Montgomery

d)

Sacramento

6.

What is the abbreviation for the state of Arizona?

a)

AR

b)

AN

c)

AR

d)

AZ

7.

What is the capital of Arkansas?

a)

Sacramento

b)

Little Rock

c)

Lincoln

d)

Hartford

8.

What is the abbreviation for the state of Arkansas?

a)

AR

b)

AK

c)

AS

d)

AA

9.

What is the capital of California?

a)

Springfield

b)

Santa Fe

c)

Sacramento

d)

Salem

10.

What is the abbreviation of for the state of California?

a)

CO

b)

CT

c)

CA

d)

CL

11.

What is the capital of Colorado?

a)

Denver

b)

Des Moines

c)

Springfield

d)

Tallahassee

12.

What is the abbreviation for the state of Colorado?

a)

CA

b)

CO

c)

CL

d)

CD

13.

What is the capital of Connecticut?

a)

Honolulu

b)

Jackson

c)

Hartford

d)

Harrisburg

14.

What is the abbreviation for the state of Connecticut?

a)

CO

b)

CT

c)

CA

d)

CN

15.

What is the capital of Delaware?

a)

Denver

b)

Dover

c)

Des Moines

d)

Duck

16.

What is the abbreviation fr the state of Delaware?

a)

DI

b)

DE

c)

DA

d)

DL

17.

What is the capital of Florida?

a)

Talahassee

b)

Miami

c)

Fort Lauderdale

d)

Tampa

18.

What is the abbreviation for the state of Florida?

a)

FA

b)

FD

c)

FO

d)

FL

19.

What is the capital of Georgia?

a)

Annapolis

b)

Albany

c)

Atlanta

d)

Austin

20.

What is the abbreviation for the state of Georgia?

a)

GE

b)

GA

c)

GO

d)

GI

Answer Key

The 50 States

Total questions: 20

1.
c)

Montgomery

2.
d)

AL

3.
b)

Juneau

4.
b)

AK

5.
a)

Phoenix

6.
d)

AZ

7.
b)

Little Rock

8.
a)

AR

9.
c)

Sacramento

10.
c)

CA

11.
a)

Denver

12.
b)

CO

13.
c)

Hartford

14.
b)

CT

15.
b)

Dover

16.
b)

DE

17.
a)

Talahassee

18.
d)

FL

19.
c)

Atlanta

20.
b)

GA

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What does this worksheet cover?

This Grade 4 social studies worksheet covers identifying U.S. state capitals and selecting the official two-letter postal abbreviation for each state. Its 20 multiple-choice questions alternate between capital and abbreviation items, helping students connect each state with both pieces of essential geographic information.

How can I use this worksheet to teach state capitals and abbreviations?

Introduce the difference between a state capital and a postal abbreviation, then model one of each using the worksheet's multiple-choice format. Have students explain why an option belongs to the target state—for example, why Phoenix matches Arizona and AZ is its abbreviation—before completing the remaining paired items independently or with a partner.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Watch for students choosing a capital that belongs to a different state because it appears among the options, or treating a two-letter abbreviation as a capital. Students may also confuse similar abbreviations, such as AZ and AR or CA and CO, so ask them to verify whether the question is asking for a place name or a postal code.

How do I assign and grade this worksheet?

This worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key. You can print the multiple-choice questions for paper practice or assign the digital version for online responses; printable submissions can also be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.

How can I differentiate this state capitals and abbreviations worksheet?

Use the worksheet's Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size so the multiple-choice options are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that supports access to the capital and abbreviation questions.

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