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4th Grade End of Year Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 4hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A group of lines that make up a verse of a poem or song; poetry paragraph
a)
haiku
b)
stanza
c)
rhyme
d)
line break
2.
1.“There was an old man from Peru
2.Who dreamt he was eating his shoe.
3.He awoke in a fright
4.In the middle of the night
5.And found it was perfectly true.”
a)
couplet
b)
haiku
c)
limerick
d)
cinquain
3.
The use of words to paint a picture in the reader’s mind
a)
rhythm
b)
rhyme
c)
imagery
d)
free verse
4.
To have the same or similar ending sounds 
a)
rhythm
b)
rhyme
c)
lyrics
d)
verse
5.
________ means groups of lines, set off by a space?
a)
meter
b)
stanzas
c)
rhyme
d)
alliteration
6.
_________ means the rhythm of the syllables in a line of poetry? 
a)
stanzas
b)
imagery
c)
meter
d)
simile
7.
_________ means when an animal or thing is given human characteristics ?
a)
repetition
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
metaphor
8.
_________ means a comparison using the words "like or as"
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
rhyme
9.
_________ means a comparison that says one thing "is" something else. does NOT use "like or as" to make the comparison? 
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
imagery
10.
What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)
a)
Persuade, Inform, Electrify
b)
Perform, Infer, Entertain
c)
Persuade, Inform, Educate
d)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
11.
Persuade means...
a)
Make people agree with you
b)
Make people angry
c)
Make people think the opposite thing
d)
Make people fall in love
12.
Inform means...
a)
Give informal speech
b)
Give information or teach something
c)
Take the form
d)
Give in a form
13.
Come and buy John's pizza today! It is cheap and tastes amazing!
What is the authors purpose in this text? 
a)
To Persuade
b)
To Entertain
c)
To Inform 
d)
To Explain
14.
Commercials are used for...  
a)
Persuading
b)
Entertaining
c)
Informing
d)
Explaining
15.
If the author is trying to make you laugh his/her purpose is...
a)
To Entertain 
b)
To Persuade 
c)
To Explain
d)
To Inform
16.
Textbooks are used for...
a)
Entertaining
b)
Informing
17.
Poems and Stories are used for...
a)
Entertaining
b)
Informing
c)
Explaining
d)
Persuading 
18.
Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and new he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the hard work had paid off. 
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
19.
Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get a long.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
20.
Florida is a state in the southern United States. The capital is Tallahassee. The state flower is the orange blossom. The state bird is the mockingbird. Florida became the 27th state in 1845. The state tree is the Sabal Palm. There are many beaches and cities in Florida.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
21.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. He was born on February 12, 1809 in Kentucky. He was married to Mary Todd and they had four children. One of his famous speeches was the Gettysburg Address. 
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
22.
I walked up to my house when I saw balloons on the front porch. I walked faster and went inside the house. All of a sudden I heard, "Surprise!" and all my friends jumped out with presents in their hands. My birthday wasn't until next week so I was really surprised and happy. 
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
23.
Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95. 
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
24.
Animals are divided into categories. They are grouped according to the things they have in common. One category is birds. All birds have feathers. They are warm-blooded. Birds lay eggs and they have wings. Most birds fly, but there are some that do not. 
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
25.
An example of a proper noun is...
a)
Run
b)
Good
c)
Texas
d)
temple
26.
Fill in the blank. "I know __________ enjoying the movie."
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
d)
thare
27.
What punctuation is missing from this sentence? My friend said, You are so funny!
a)
comma
b)
question mark
c)
period
d)
quotation marks
28.

Which sentence is combined correctly?

a)

We read about dinosaurs yesterday and we read about dinosaurs today.

b)

We read about dinosaurs yesterday and today.

29.

Which sentence is combined correctly?

a)

I wrote my notes neatly and I wrote my notes carefully.

b)

I wrote my notes neatly and carefully.

30.

Which sentence is combined correctly?

a)

I'm going to study today and tomorrow.

b)

I'm going to study today and I'm going to study tomorrow.

31.

Which sentence is combined correctly?

a)

I will answer the test questions slowly and I will answer the test questions correctly.

b)

I will answer the test questions slowly and correctly.

32.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

My brothers' friend wants to be an astronaut.

b)

My brothers friend wants to be an astronaut.

c)

My brother's friend wants to be an astronaut.

33.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

My mom's idea is to read a space book.

b)

My moms' idea is to read a space book.

c)

My moms idea is to read a space book.

34.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

The astronauts training is important.

b)

The astronauts' training is important.

c)

The training astronauts is important.

35.
Those cookies were yummy I ate three of them!
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
36.
A fork, a spoon, a knife, a bowl, and a plate.
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
37.
I'm going to the store to get some cheese.
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on
c)
complete sentence
38.
This is going to be a long hike are you sure you can make it?
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
39.
Harry Potter lived with his cousin Dudley.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-On
40.
While Hagrid was taking care of Harry.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-On
41.
I need to go to the store today to get some eggs I want to make breakfast in the morning but I do not have eggs for my omelets you want to ride with me 
a)
complete sentence
b)
sentence fragment
c)
run-on sentence
42.

A text containing words like first, next, after, and following is which type of text structure?

a)

problem/solution

b)

sequence/chronological order

c)

compare/contrast

43.

Rachel found a wasp nest on her back porch. When she went inside to find some wasp spray, she found that she was out. She put “wasp spray “ on her mother’s grocery list.

a)

description

b)

problem/solution

c)

compare/contrast

44.

“To solve the mystery of the disappearing turtles, Fred and the gang will look for clues and then examine the evidence.”

a)

problem/solution

b)

description

c)

comparison

45.

Before the 1800s, it is estimated that over 100 million bison (buffalo) roamed the American plains. Due to over-hunting in the 1800s for their hides and meat, the American bison almost became extinct. There numbers by the 19th century were estimated to be only a few hundred.

a)

description

b)

cause/effect

c)

compare/contrast

46.

First the cheetah lays waiting in the tall brush. Next, the cheetah sees his prey. The gazelle doesn’t see the cheetah. Suddenly, the cheetah springs into action. He catches his prey. Finally, the big cat drags his catch off to a secluded spot

a)

compare/contrast

b)

sequence

c)

problem/solution

47.
In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
48.
This type of writing considers similarities and differences.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
cause & effect
49.
In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
50.
This type of writing gives information step-by-step.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence 
d)
compare & contrast
51.
This type of writing is usually in chronological order.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
52.
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
53.
Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
54.
While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence 
d)
problem & solution
55.
The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
56.
The sun shone bright yellow in a cloudless blue sky. A faint haze rose from the glistening pavement, suggesting steam rising off a hot surface.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
57.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!


The main idea of this passage is:

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The writer enjoys spending time with family.

c)

The writer’s grandparents live far away.

d)

The writer is sad to leave her cousins.

58.

Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success.


The main idea of this passage is:

a)

The Wright Brothers worked hard.

b)

The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.

c)

Inventors build kites and bicycles.

d)

The first flight was in 1903.

59.

I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him.


The main idea of this passage is:

a)

The writer has a dog named Paco.

b)

Paco is very lovable.

c)

The writer's dog is an important part of his life.

d)

The dog is cute and sweet

60.

Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!


The main idea of this passage is:

a)

Eric gets nervous when he plays baseball.

b)

Eric scores a homerun.

c)

How to play baseball.

d)

Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.

61.

Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it’s ready to eat!


The main idea of this passage is:

a)

Pizza is made from flour

b)

How to make homemade pizza

c)

Pizza is easy to make

d)

Pizza makes the kitchen smell delicious

62.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street. 
c)
Necessity is the mother of invention. 
d)
One good turn deserves another.
63.
What is the theme of this story?  
a)
Eat your vegetables.
b)
Don't brag. Be modest. 
c)
Don't talk to strangers. 
d)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
64.
Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?
a)
how a character is feeling
b)
a "life lesson" the main character learns
c)
a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
d)
the moral of the story
65.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
66.
Once there was a young boy and an old man. The young boy laughed at the tired, slow old man. Then the young boy needed to interview a veteran for a school project. The old man was very helpful and the boy got an A+ on his paper. The boy felt bad about laughing earlier. 
a)
Necessity is the mother of invention 
b)
Don't steal
c)
Respect your elders
d)
Slow and steady wins the race
67.

Which one is capitalized correctly?

a)

dr. Broadway

b)

Dr. Broadway

c)

ms. martinez

d)

greg Sherman

68.

When should a word be capitalized?

a)

Beginning of a sentence

b)

Proper nouns

c)

Important words in a title

d)

All of the above

69.

i want to go to the grand canyon in december

a)

I want to Go to The grand canyon In december.

b)

i Want to go to the Grand canyon in December.

c)

I want to go to the grand Canyon in december.

d)

I want to go to the Grand Canyon in December.

70.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Mrs. flowers Likes to go to starbucks.

b)

Mrs. Flowers likes to go to starbucks.

c)

Mrs. Flowers likes To Go To Starbucks.

d)

Mrs. Flowers likes to go to Starbucks.

71.
How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?
a)
pronouns like I, my and him are used
b)
the author is addressing the reader
c)
the narrator is not in the story
d)
pronouns like I, my and we are used
72.
Ester smiled brightly at his back, shrugged casually, and kept voice smooth as she reassured, "I'm not going anywhere." to laugh as she saw his shoulders almost flinch. 
a)
1st Person
b)
3rd Person Limited
c)
3rd Person Omniscient
d)
3rd Person Objective
73.
Invitation to the Game by Monica Hughes 
And we scrounged.  Next to survival, scrounge was probably the most important word in our new vocabulary.  We found a store that was throwing out water-damaged mattresses.  Getting them home was a problem, since we had to make two trips, leaving Brad and Katie, armed with sticks to guard over the remained.  I truly expected them to be challenged by some gang boss, but they said that the only person who came by was a scrawny little rat of a girl living alone.  We let her have one of the mattresses.  
a)
First-person
b)
second-person
c)
third- limited
d)
third-objective
74.
Which point of view is the following:
"There is one mirror in my house. It is behind a sliding panel in the hallway upstairs. Our faction allows me to stand in front of it on the second day of every third month, the day my mother cuts my hair."
from Divergent by Veronica Roth
a)
second
b)
first
c)
third person limited
d)
third person objective
75.
If the story you are reading is a personal narrative, what type of Point of View is it?
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person Limited
d)
Third Person Omniscient
76.
Identify the point of view: "Cold chills scurried up and down my back and I shivered as the steep roller coaster clambered up."
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person Limited
d)
Third Person Omniscient
77.
“I don’t want to put my shoes on,” cried Timmy. Timmy had been fussy ever since snack time. He didn’t get a cheese stick because Michael ate the last one. Then he didn’t get to sleep at all during nap time. Now he was really worked up. “I want to go home. Get my mommy!”
What is the point of view of the passage? 
a)
First person
b)
Second person
c)
Third person 
d)
Third person character narrative
78.
“A dare is a dare,” Ben heard his friend Tony say behind him as he walked up the creaking steps.
The October wind started blowing harder the closer Ben got to the front door. Old, grey wood covered in spider webs surrounded him.
There’s no way out this now, he thought. Why did I make up that story in the first place?
“Come on, man!” Tony called to Ben. “I don’t have all day!”
Ben glanced down at the rusted, metal door handle. He could see teeny bumps covering his skin like the chicken he sometimes saw his mom making for dinner.
He closed his eyes, grabbed the cold, metal handle, and pushed the door open.
The author focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character. By doing so, the author helps the reader understand
a)
what makes Tony send Ben to the old house
b)
what Tony thinks about Ben’s adventure.
c)
how Ben feels about making up a story.
d)
how the abandoned house seems to Tony
79.
A first hand account is when someone is __________ .
a)
there
b)
not there
80.
First hand account is written in 
a)
first person point of view
b)
second person point of view
c)
third person point of view
81.
Second hand account is written in 
a)
first person point of view
b)
second person point of view
c)
third person point of view
82.
Choose the example of a first hand account
a)
interview
b)
encyclopedia
c)
textbook
d)
nonfiction books
83.
You can find 1st person point of view by finding the pronouns
a)
you, your
b)
he, she, it
c)
I, me, we, us
84.
You can find 3rd person point of view by finding 
a)
I, me, we, us
b)
he, she, they, characters' names
c)
you, your
85.
A diary is an example of a secondhand account?
a)
True
b)
False
86.
A biography is an example of which type of account?
a)
Firsthand
b)
Secondhand
87.
A story is told from the perspective of the main character referring to himself/herself as ”I”
a)
foreshadowing
b)
conflict
c)
first person point of view
d)
third person point of view
88.
A comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
theme
d)
alliteration
89.
Descriptive language that paints a picture in the reader's by appealing to the five senses
a)
flashback
b)
foreshadowing
c)
plot
d)
imagery
90.
Giving human traits to something that is nonhuman
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
idiom
d)
personification
91.
The story of a person’s life written by another person
a)
biography
b)
autobiography
c)
historical fiction
d)
fiction
92.
 When and where the story takes place
a)
plot
b)
characters
c)
setting
d)
narration
93.
A person's account of his or her own life or a part of it
a)
essay
b)
biography
c)
autobiography
d)
historical fiction
94.
A point of view that uses the pronouns "you," "your," and "yours" and rarely appears in fiction
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person
d)
fourth person
95.
Parts of a __ include a cast of characters, setting, dialogue, stage directions, and scenes.
a)
drama
b)
prose
c)
poem
d)
historical fiction
96.

"Spring Break is a fun time of year. We gather with our family and eat delicious food. It is usually warm and my cousins and I play tag and swim! I look forward to it every year!"

The author's point of view in this passage is ..

a)

positive feeling about spring break

b)

negative feeling about spring break

c)

has no opinion about spring break

d)

doesn't care about spring break

97.

"Recess is a great thing to have at school! It gives students a break where they can move around. They are able to eat a snack and breathe fresh air. Maybe a longer recess should be considered!"

The author's view point about recess is that...

a)

recess is good for children

b)

recess is boring

c)

we should not have recess

d)

recess is a bad idea

98.

The author's viewpoint, or point of view, is about the author's feelings, beliefs, or opinion about a certain topic. True of False?

a)

True

b)

False

99.

The author is...

a)

a character in the story

b)

the listener

c)

the person who wrote the story

100.

The narrator is...

a)

the listener

b)

the person who wrote the story

c)

the person who is telling the story

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