Worksheets4th Grade Reading Mock Test
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 22mins
Use the story "Dessert with a Long History" for questions 1-10 !!!!!
Read this dictionary entry.
Which definition of "stand" is used in paragraph 6?
Defintion 1
Defintion 2
Definition 3
Defintion 4
What problem did people experience when ice cream was first made in America?
The right spices were not available.
The ice cream would melt inside the cone.
The ice cream froze too quickly when being made.
The ice needed for making the dessert was difficult to find.
Which of these best supports the title of the article?
The table next to paragraph 4
The photograph after paragraph 5
The bar graph next to paragraph 8
The recipe after paragraph 8
What is the most likely reason that the recipe was included with the article?
To indicate that most people make ice cream at home
To explain the process for using an ice-cream machine
To provide instructions for making ice cream
To show how people first made ice cream
The photograph of people around the ice-cream maker suggests that —
it takes several hours to make ice cream with such a machine
making ice cream can be a family activity
the process of making ice cream has not changed for hundreds of years
using such a machine is difficult
Harry Burt put his ice-cream treat on a stick —
to keep the ice cream from melting
so that less chocolate would be needed
so that it could be sold as a lollipop
to make eating the treat easier
The author organizes this article by —
describing how frozen treats have changed over time
explaining how the ice-cream maker was invented
listing the steps for making ice-cream bars
comparing the different ideas people have about ice cream
Which of these is the best summary of the article?
Americans love ice cream as a treat. National Ice Cream Month is celebrated during July. The frozen treat is easier to get now than it was hundreds of years ago
Hundreds of years ago people began making different frozen desserts. Europeans brought the idea of ice cream to America. New ideas about how to make and serve the frozen treat have led to its wide popularity
Hundreds of years ago different ingredients were mixed with snow to make frozen treats. Some people traveled far to get the snow. Today many different flavors of ice cream are available.
At a fair in 1904, people began eating ice cream in waffle cones. In the United States, National Ice Cream Month is celebrated during July. People also like to eat chocolate-covered ice-cream bars on sticks.
Which sentence from the article supports the idea that early frozen desserts required great effort to make?
The Roman emperor Nero sent his fastest runners into the mountains to gather snow
The Chinese and Roman treats were unlike today’s ice cream
These desserts were made with small pieces of frozen ice and were similar to snow cones.
When people came from Europe to America in the 1700s, they brought their recipes for ice cream with them.
How were Harry Burt and the man who created the ice-cream cone similar?
They both got ideas for their inventions from others.
They both sold their frozen treats at a fair.
They both used waffles to hold their frozen treats.
They developed their inventions during the same year.
Use the story "Mystery at Dad's Office" for questions 11-18 !!!!!
Which word from paragraph 17 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word "assured"?
return
looked
led
promise
When Alex first tells Nathan that someone is watching them, Nathan —
believes that Alex saw an office worker
wants Alex to find their father
thinks Alex is worrying for no reason
wishes their father would try to calm Alex
What identifies this story as realistic fiction?
The events that take place could happen.
The author includes an illustration in the story.
The author asks a question at the end of the story.
The characters are people who are well known.
In paragraph 13, “a nightlight offering comfort from a bad dream” means that the light makes the boys feel —
upset
safe
tired
selfish
Why is it important to the story that Nathan and Alex go to the break room for gum?
The boys see something frightening in the hallway.
The boys are able to sit and talk to each other.
The boys argue about what flavor they should select.
The boys are able to let their father finish his work in his office.
What is paragraph 18 mainly about?
Why Alex must lean so far into the hallway
How Alex’s reflection reminds him of his brother
What Alex discovers in the hallway
How Alex feels about his brother’s teasing
What is the best summary of the story?
One Saturday evening two brothers are at their father’s office building. The younger brother thinks he sees a stranger. He sits at the table and tells his older brother what the stranger looks like. Later the brothers share the story with their father. The three of them go down the hallway to take a look.
Two brothers come to their father’s office building and go to the break room to use the vending machine. They become scared when they see a stranger in the hallway. They run to their father and describe to him what the stranger looks like.
Two brothers go with their father to his office building. While in the hallway, the younger brother becomes scared when he thinks he sees a stranger. At first the older brother does not believe the story, but when he also becomes afraid, Dad helps them discover who the stranger really is.
One Saturday two brothers go to buy some gum in the break room near their father’s office. When they see a stranger in the hallway, the older brother drops the gum on the floor. Once they are no longer afraid, the younger brother tells which flavor of gum he would like.
Which sentence shows how the brothers feel when their father explains what they really saw in the hallway?
The brothers tried to get through the doorway at the same time and ended up in a tangled heap on the floor.
Nathan and Alex started talking at the same time
It was bad enough to have an older brother who sometimes made fun of him.
Nathan’s mouth formed a grin, and then Alex started to laugh.
Use the poem "Waiting Room Zoo" for questions 19-23 !!!!
Which words rhyme in each stanza of the poem?
The last words in the second and fourth lines
The last words in the first and fourth lines
The last words in the first and third lines
The last words in every line
The words in parentheses in line 14 emphasize that the speaker is —
happy that the nurse is easy to understand
annoyed by the way the nurse talks to her
disappointed that the nurse does not know how old she is
relieved that the nurse is trying to make her feel comfortable
The doctor’s waiting room is decorated with animals most likely to —
convince children that animals are interesting
allow children to study animals during their visit
help children imagine what going to the zoo is like
create a pleasing environment for children
The dialogue used in these lines shows that —
the nurse thinks that the speaker is acting childish
the nurse thinks that the speaker is nervous about seeing the doctor
the speaker is not entertained by the music in the waiting room
the speaker is not distracted by the appearance of the waiting room
What is the message of this poem?
Music can make a situation less stressful.
Kind words can be very helpful.
Children are amused by animals.
Children are not easily fooled.
Use the story "Squirrels Using Snakeskin" for questions 24-28 !!!!!
The author wrote this selection most likely to —
inform readers of the differences between squirrels and snakes
explain efforts to understand an unusual squirrel behavior
encourage readers to investigate the activities of squirrels
tell readers about a special squirrel and its diet
Paragraphs 2 through 4 are mainly about —
a special protein that adult squirrels have in their bodies
how female squirrels use snakeskin to protect themselves
how fleas can be avoided by using the skin shed by rattlesnakes
possible reasons that squirrels spread chewed snakeskin on their bodies
Clucas’s observations contribute to the understanding of why squirrels use snakeskin by —
providing support for one of the theories presented by scientists
proving that male squirrels are more aggressive than female squirrels
suggesting that young squirrels do not know how to apply chewed snakeskin to themselves
explaining why adult squirrels have a special protein in their blood
In paragraph 6, the word detects means —
dislikes
expects
discovers
ignores
Which of these is the best summary of the selection?
Scientists have discovered that some squirrels chew rattlesnake skin and apply it to themselves. There are several possible explanations for this behavior. Barbara Clucas conducted a study using a group of squirrels and discovered that it is likely that female squirrels and young squirrels use the snakeskin as protection against rattlesnakes.
Some squirrels have an unusual habit of chewing rattlesnake skin and applying it to their fur for protection. Scientists have discovered that adult squirrels do not need protection from rattlesnake venom. However, female and young squirrels chew and apply rattlesnake skin to their bodies
Scientists developed a few theories to explain why squirrels chew rattlesnake skin and apply it to their fur. Barbara Clucas studied squirrels to find the answer. She numbered each squirrel in the study by using black hair dye.
Some squirrels are known to look for the skin that rattlesnakes leave behind when they shed. Once the squirrels find the skin, they chew it up, spit it out, and put it on their fur. Scientists wonder about this behavior and have some possible explanations for it.
Use the story "A Clever Use of Coconuts" for questions 29-32 !!!!
In paragraph 4, the word indicates means —
suggests
depends
helps
decides
The fact that octopuses sometimes move coconut shells from one place to another is important because it suggests that octopuses —
are more intelligent than some birds
are able to plan for future needs
relocate to new homes often
may find other types of shells to use in the future
The purpose of this selection is to —
compare octopuses with other animals that are also tool users
describe an octopus that was hiding in a coconut shell
provide readers with facts about the intelligence of octopuses
encourage readers to learn more about interesting sea creatures
The photograph is included with the selection most likely to —
show how many arms an octopus has
demonstrate how an octopus puts shell halves together
show why octopuses need to hide from enemies
illustrate how an octopus can fit inside a coconut shell
Use the stories “Squirrels Using Snakeskin?” and “A Clever Use of Coconuts” to answer questions 33–36 !!!!!
What is one difference between the types of animal behavior described in the two selections?
Many animals use snakeskin for protection, but only octopuses are known to use shells to protect themselves
Squirrels have several ways of protecting themselves, but octopuses have only one way
Scientists understand why squirrels use snakeskin, but research is needed to understand why octopuses use coconut shells
Squirrels disguise themselves with scent, but octopuses hide from the view of their enemies.
One similarity between the two selections is that both discuss animals that —
use things found in nature to remain safe
need help from humans to survive
protect their young
are not aware of dangers in their environment
Which of these ideas is found in both selections?
Animals have difficulty finding places to hide
Scientists have many ways of studying animals in their environment.
Scientists are continuing to discover unique ways in which animals protect themselves.
Tool users are the most intelligent animals
Both selections suggest that scientists —
are interested in studying only small animals
do not completely understand some animal behavior
have to use cameras to study animals
do not spend much time observing animals in the wild
Use the text "The Rocking Chair" to answer questions 37-44 !!!!!!
Which words in paragraph 11 help the reader understand the meaning of the word collapse?
chipping for years
about to break
sitting down
wood is splintering
These lines suggest that Cara believes the chair —
has no value
is not used often enough
will take too long to repair
is uncomfortable
The stage directions at the beginning of Scene 1 help the reader by —
establishing the setting
introducing the main problem
explaining the plot
describing the characters
Which line from the play supports the idea that Cara is proud of the work she has done with Grandpa?
CARA: Is this good enough, Grandpa?
CARA: Grandma’s coming!
CARA: We’re out here, Grandma!
CARA: We did it with our own four hands.
What lesson does Cara learn from Grandpa?
Surprises can sometimes bring great joy to people.
Spending time with a grandparent is fun no matter what you do together.
Repairing old things to make them useful again can be rewarding.
Old things lose their meaning when they are made to look new again.
In paragraph 52, the word revealing means —
studying
offering
moving
showing
Which quotation from the play best explains Grandpa’s reason for suggesting that he and Cara work on a surprise for Grandma?
GRANDPA: This is what happens when you ignore something.
GRANDPA: I have all the supplies we need in the garage
GRANDPA: Besides, this is your grandmother’s favorite chair, so it’ll be better than a new chair.
GRANDPA: Now it will be your turn to choose the color for Grandma’s chair
What does this stage direction suggest about Grandpa?
He is good at repairing rocking chairs.
He is enjoying his task.
He has the tools needed to make repairs to the chair
He is glad that someone is helping him repair the chair
