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Summer 4th Grade Reading

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Under which heading might you find information on Will’s childhood chores? 
a)
Hard Work at Home
b)
Early Fame
c)
Movie Magic
d)
How He Does It
2.
This type of writing considers similarities and differences.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
cause & effect
3.
Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do notget to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.
a)
problem & solution
b)
order & sequence 
c)
compare & contrast
d)
cause & effect
4.
Something that can be proven is called?
a)
opinion
b)
fact
c)
protagonist
d)
plot
5.
Your personal beliefs
a)
theme
b)
foreshadowing
c)
fiction
d)
opinion
6.
Parker has a bad temper. Which of the following would best support this claim?
a)
He always shares with his brother.
b)
He smiles when his food is all gone.
c)
He screams at the top of his lungs when all his food is gone.
d)
He is always polite.
7.
Basketball is a popular sport. The game got its start over a hundred years ago. In 1891, Dr. James Naismith was a teacher. He wanted a new game for his students to play. He came up with an idea. The new game would let his students play inside during the cold winter. Players would throw a soccer ball into two peach baskets. That is how the game came to be known as basketball. Dr. Naismith's first game had thirteen rules. Some of the rules have changed, but others remain the same. For example, a player could not run with the ball in 1891. Today, players still cannot run while holding the ball. They can run while dribbling the ball.
Which detail could be added to support the main idea of the passage?
a)
Young children want to play outside even during the cold season.
b)
The first basketball game was played in Springfield, Massachusetts.
c)
Sports teach people how to get along and how to obey the rules
d)
Basketball, football, baseball, and volleyball are games that use a ball
8.
Basketball is a popular sport. The game got its start over a hundred years ago. In 1891, Dr. James Naismith was a teacher. He wanted a new game for his students to play. He came up with an idea. The new game would let his students play inside during the cold winter. Players would throw a soccer ball into two peach baskets. That is how the game came to be known as basketball. Dr. Naismith's first game had thirteen rules. Some of the rules have changed, but others remain the same. For example, a player could not run with the ball in 1891. Today, players still cannot run while holding the ball. They can run while dribbling the ball.
Which detail helps the reader understand what it was like to play basketball in 1891?
a)
Players would throw a soccer ball into two peach baskets.
b)
Today, players still cannot run while holding the ball.
c)
He wanted a new game for his students to play.
d)
The game got its start over a hundred years ago.
9.
Basketball is a popular sport. The game got its start over a hundred years ago. In 1891, Dr. James Naismith was a teacher. He wanted a new game for his students to play. He came up with an idea. The new game would let his students play inside during the cold winter. Players would throw a soccer ball into two peach baskets. That is how the game came to be known as basketball. Dr. Naismith's first game had thirteen rules. Some of the rules have changed, but others remain the same. For example, a player could not run with the ball in 1891. Today, players still cannot run while holding the ball. They can run while dribbling the ball.
Which detail tells why basketball was invented?
a)
The new game would let his students play inside during the cold winter.
b)
Some of the rules have changed, but others remain the same
c)
For example, a player could not run with the ball in 1891.
d)
That is how the game came to be known as basketball
10.
Basketball is a popular sport. The game got its start over a hundred years ago. In 1891, Dr. James Naismith was a teacher. He wanted a new game for his students to play. He came up with an idea. The new game would let his students play inside during the cold winter. Players would throw a soccer ball into two peach baskets. That is how the game came to be known as basketball. Dr. Naismith's first game had thirteen rules. Some of the rules have changed, but others remain the same. For example, a player could not run with the ball in 1891. Today, players still cannot run while holding the ball. They can run while dribbling the ball.
What is the passage mostly about?
a)
The history of basketball
b)
How to play basketball
c)
The most popular sport
d)
How sports rules have changed
11.
Basketball is a popular sport. The game got its start over a hundred years ago. In 1891, Dr. James Naismith was a teacher. He wanted a new game for his students to play. He came up with an idea. The new game would let his students play inside during the cold winter. Players would throw a soccer ball into two peach baskets. That is how the game came to be known as basketball. Dr. Naismith's first game had thirteen rules. Some of the rules have changed, but others remain the same. For example, a player could not run with the ball in 1891. Today, players still cannot run while holding the ball. They can run while dribbling the ball.
Which sentence tells the main idea of the second paragraph?
a)
For example, a player could not run with the ball in 1891.
b)
There were thirteen rules in Dr. Naismith's first game.
c)
Today, players still cannot run while holding the ball
d)
Some of the rules have changed, but others remain the same.
12.
It is important to eat healthy foods every day. You should eat foods from each food group. The food groups are fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, dairy, and oils. Each person should eat a lot of fruits and vegetables daily. Oils are important, but you need to eat the right kinds. You should only have a little oil every day. It is okay to have sweets sometimes but not every day. Eating good foods will help you stay healthy and strong.
Which detail tells why people should eat healthy foods?
a)
Eating good foods will help you stay healthy and strong.
b)
It is important to eat healthy foods every day
c)
The food groups are fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, dairy, and oils.
d)
Each person should eat a lot of fruits and vegetables daily.
13.
It is important to eat healthy foods every day. You should eat foods from each food group. The food groups are fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, dairy, and oils. Each person should eat a lot of fruits and vegetables daily. Oils are important, but you need to eat the right kinds. You should only have a little oil every day. It is okay to have sweets sometimes but not every day. Eating good foods will help you stay healthy and strong.
Which title is best for this paragraph?
a)
"Too Many Sweets"
b)
"Healthy Eating Habits"
c)
"Be Healthy and Strong"
d)
"The Five Food Groups"
14.
It is important to eat healthy foods every day. You should eat foods from each food group. The food groups are fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, dairy, and oils. Each person should eat a lot of fruits and vegetables daily. Oils are important, but you need to eat the right kinds. You should only have a little oil every day. It is okay to have sweets sometimes but not every day. Eating good foods will help you stay healthy and strong.
Which statement tells the main idea of the paragraph?
a)
You can eat sweets once in a while.
b)
Fruits and vegetables are healthy foods
c)
Protein is one of the food groups.
d)
It is important to eat healthy foods
15.
Bald eagles are easy to recognize. A bald eagle is not really bald. The white feathers on its head give it the appearance of being bald. It has brown feathers on its body and more white feathers on its tail. It has a hooked yellow beak and yellow legs. The bald eagle is a kind of bird called a raptor. A raptor is a bird of prey. A bird of prey eats mostly meat that it has hunted. Bald eagles mainly eat fish, but most of the other raptors do not eat fish. This is another way to tell a bald eagle from other birds of prey. The bald eagle will also eat small mammals and other birds such as gulls and ducks. Bald eagles live near lakes, rivers, marshes, and coasts where they hunt fish.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a)
Bald eagles live near lakes, rivers, marshes, and coasts where they hunt fish.
b)
Bald eagles are easy to recognize.
c)
The bald eagle is a kind of bird called a raptor
d)
The white feathers on its head give it the appearance of being bald.
16.
A description under a picture is called what? 
a)
Key Word
b)
Title
c)
Heading
d)
Caption
17.
Which sentence from this text should be included in the summary?
 The Carnival is a very old tradition in Venice. It began more than 700 years ago. But its roots can be traced all the way back to the ancient Roman celebration of Saturnalia, which was a religious festival that took place in December. During this holiday, the social order was turned on its head. Slaves feasted with their masters and were allowed to insult and scold them. Outrageous behavior was expected. In one tradition, a master chose a “King of Chaos” from among his slaves. The “King” gave ridiculous orders that everyone had to obey. At the end of the festivities,he was dethroned, marking a return to normal life.
a)
It began more than 700 years ago. But its roots can be traced all the way back to the ancient Roman celebration of Saturnalia, which was a religious festival that took place in December.
b)
The Carnival is a very old tradition in Venice. 
c)
During this holiday, the social order was turned on its head. 
d)
At the end of the festivities,he was dethroned, marking a return to normal life.
18.
What is the main idea?
There are two kinds of energy: renewable and nonrenewable. If something is nonrenewable, it goes away once it’s used. Think of a candle as an example of a nonrenewable energy source. Once you set the wick on fire, the candle begins to burn down. Eventually, it will burn completely out and then it will be gone forever. If an energy source is renewable, then to the best of our knowledge, that means the energysource will continue to be available even if we use it. These energy sources make more of themselves. They renew themselves.
a)
There are two kinds of energy: renewable and nonrenewable.
b)
If something is nonrenewable, it goes away once it’s used.
c)
 Once you set the wick on fire, the candle begins to burn down. Eventually, it will burn completely out and then it will be gone forever.
19.
The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. 
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 
a)
The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds
b)
It was placed on the endangered species list
c)
It was dying out because of pesticides
d)
The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird
20.
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Soccer is important at the Olympics.
b)
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
c)
Soccer is also called football.
d)
Soccer is played by men and women.
21.
Which word makes the most sense in the sentence?
The man had been held in captivity for almost a month before he was ________________.
a)
burrowed
b)
tragic
c)
carefree
d)
released
22.
Which word means "many different kinds?"
a)
variety
b)
vertigo
c)
extraordinary
d)
vast
23.
Which word means "one of a kind?"
a)
practice
b)
extraordinary
c)
attractive
d)
vast
24.
What does it mean if something is "manufactured?"
a)
It is destroyed.
b)
It is made by a machine.
c)
It needs to be replaced.
d)
It was stolen from someone.
25.
If someone is "in captivity," they _______________
a)
are being held somewhere against their will.
b)
have escaped from somewhere.
c)
are very sick.
d)
are working very hard.