WorksheetsFourth Grade 2nd nine weeks review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 4hrs 30mins
A student is writing a research report about the ways in which some butterflies are able to protect themselves. Which question should the student choose to narrow his focus?
How do butterflies use patterns on their wings to hide from predators?
What are the most common colors that are seen on butterflies?
What are the smallest and largest butterflies known to scientists?
How do butterflies know the best times of the day to search for food?
A student is writing a research report about why people should limit the amount of sugar they eat. Which question should the student choose to narrow his focus?
What health problems can be caused by too much sugar?
What kinds of foods contain the most sugar?
Where can people buy foods with less sugar?
How is sugar grown and processed?
A student wants to learn more about the Lincoln Memorial. The student finds this information.
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. is one of the most popular tourist sites in the United States. In fact, it is pictured on the back of both the penny and the five dollar bill. It was built in 1922 to honor the nation’s 16th president. The building’s appearance was designed after a Greek temple. The outside has marble columns that each stand 44 feet high. On the inside is a statue of Abraham Lincoln.
Which question would provide the student with additional information about the Lincoln Memorial?
Why was the Lincoln Memorial built?
How many people visit the Lincoln Memorial?
Where is the Lincoln Memorial located?
What does the Lincoln Memorial look like?
A student wants to learn more about porcupines. The student finds this information.
Porcupines are small animals covered in quills. Quills are sharp hairs that keep porcupines safe from predators. Usually, porcupines’ quills lie flat, but when porcupines are afraid, their quills stick up. If predators try to touch the porcupines, they get poked by the quills. The quills get stuck in the skin of the predators, which hurts the predators and gives the porcupines time to escape.
Which question would provide the student with additional information about porcupines?
Why do porcupines have quills on their bodies?
When do porcupines’ quills stand straight?
How do porcupines use quills to defend themselves?
How long and sharp are porcupines’ quills?
A Turtle's Traffic Tale
They say that slow and steady wins the race.
This is not always true at a turtle’s pace.
With a shell on his back and slow-moving feet,
It can be quite hard to cross the street.
Why does the turtle cross the road?
He has short legs and a heavy load.
Like other animals far and wide,
He wants to get to the other side.
The pond is where he wants to be
To float and play, safe and free.
But before our friend can go for a swim,
He must face the danger ahead of him.
Swoosh! Swish! Vroom! Beep!
He steps on the road and begins to creep.
Cars and trucks speed single file
Unaware of the crawling reptile.
One mini-van sees a spot of green
And swerves to avoid an unpleasant scene.
Behind it glides two more automobiles
That put the shell between their wheels.
Then an eighteen-wheeler loaded with freight,
slams on its brakes before it’s too late.
This gives the turtle a terrible fright,
But finally the end is in his sight.
Before the truck can hit the gas,
He inches up the curb and onto the grass.
Once again the cars hurry past,
But the brave turtle is safe at last.
What is the author's purpose?
to entertain the reader with a poem about an animal crossing the street
to warn the reader to be careful when crossing the street
to convince the reader that turtles walk slowly
to give the reader information about turtles
A Turtle's Traffic Tale
They say that slow and steady wins the race.
This is not always true at a turtle’s pace.
With a shell on his back and slow-moving feet,
It can be quite hard to cross the street.
Why does the turtle cross the road?
He has short legs and a heavy load.
Like other animals far and wide,
He wants to get to the other side.
The pond is where he wants to be
To float and play, safe and free.
But before our friend can go for a swim,
He must face the danger ahead of him.
Swoosh! Swish! Vroom! Beep!
He steps on the road and begins to creep.
Cars and trucks speed single file
Unaware of the crawling reptile.
One mini-van sees a spot of green
And swerves to avoid an unpleasant scene.
Behind it glides two more automobiles
That put the shell between their wheels.
Then an eighteen-wheeler loaded with freight,
slams on its brakes before it’s too late.
This gives the turtle a terrible fright,
But finally the end is in his sight.
Before the truck can hit the gas,
He inches up the curb and onto the grass.
Once again the cars hurry past,
But the brave turtle is safe at last.
Which experience most likely helped the author write this poem?
owning a pet turtle
watching a turtle cross the street
seeing a turtle swim in a pond
driving a car to the turtle zoo
1 Andrew Carnegie believed that rich people shouldn’t spend all their money on themselves. He thought that they should help their communities by giving their money to good causes. Andrew disapproved of rich people who died without giving away any of their money.
2 Andrew believed that many of the world’s problems came about because people didn’t have enough education. All of his life, he had tried to educate himself by reading books and by talking to educated people. He was sorry that he had never been able to go to college. So one of the first things he did was give large sums of money to schools and colleges around the country.
3 Andrew Carnegie also gave money to help retired workers who couldn’t afford to buy much. He supported peace organizations around the world. He established a Hero Fund to reward ordinary people who act like heroes in their everyday lives. He paid doctors and scientists to look for cures for terrible diseases. As a boy in Scotland, Andrew had loved organ music. He paid for more than eight thousand church organs in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. And Andrew Carnegie didn’t forget Pittsburgh. In his adopted hometown, he donated the money that was needed to build two colleges, an art gallery, a museum, a concert hall, and a symphony orchestra!
4 Despite Andrew’s efforts to give away all of his money, he still had a lot left. So he set up the Carnegie Corporation. This corporation would keep giving away Andrew’s money even after he died. It would support schools, libraries, and scientific research. Today, the Carnegie Corporation is still giving money to worthy causes.
5 Andrew Carnegie gave away hundreds of millions of dollars. He supported many great causes. But he may be best remembered for the Andrew Carnegie libraries he started around the world.
6 Andrew Carnegie got the idea for starting libraries when he was a poor telegraph messenger boy in Pittsburgh. A man there named Colonel James Anderson allowed working boys to borrow books from his personal library. Every Saturday, boys such as Andrew Carnegie would go to Colonel Anderson’s home and choose a book to read. Andrew never forgot the generous man who helped him to become better educated.
7 So late in life, Andrew paid for libraries to be built. Any town that asked for one could have an Andrew Carnegie library built for free. All Andrew asked for in return was that the community keep the library filled with books for people to borrow.
8 As word spread, communities around the Unites States—and then around the world—began asking for Andrew Carnegie libraries. From California to Canada, from Australia to Alabama, towns and cities everywhere began building libraries for all kinds of people to enjoy. In all, Andrew Carnegie paid for 2,811 libraries.
9 Andrew died peacefully in his sleep on August 11, 1919. But his generosity and dedication to educating others lives on.
Which statement provides the best explanation of why Andrew Carnegie gave money to schools and colleges?
Andrew Carnegie believed that if you educated doctors they would find cures for terrible diseases.
Andrew Carnegie never attended college but believed that many world problems could be solved by educating people.
Andrew Carnegie believed that by giving money to schools and educating students that libraries would be used more.
Andrew Carnegie believed that educated people would appreciate the fine arts galleries he funded.
Read the paragraph.
I played the guitar in my first recital last weekend. I had practiced for months before the performance. First, I learned how to hold the guitar correctly, and then I learned how to place my fingers on the strings to make different notes. I prepared every day for the recital by practicing my songs over and over. ____________, I knew I was ready to show off my new talents on the guitar.
Which transition word best fills in the blank?
Especially
Finally
Instead
Second
Read the paragraph.
My dance troupe planned to perform in the town’s Memorial Day Parade. We met at the studio to warm up and dress in our costumes. Then, we piled onto the bus and rode to Town Hall. When we got off the bus, people were everywhere! Musicians warmed up on their instruments and people put finishing touches on their banners. Soon, the mayor made a few announcements, and all the performers began lining up.
Which sentence best concludes the paragraph?
My grandparents came to watch me perform.
The parade was supposed to last one hour.
The town mayor was elected last year.
It was finally time for the parade to begin.
Which sentence correctly uses the past progressive verb tense?
Janetta cheered for her friend in the singing competition.
The birds were singing loudly when I woke up this morning.
My paper fell on the ground because of the wind blowing so hard.
Braden wants to go jogging when he gets home from school.
Read the student’s paragraph.
(1) I love living close to the bicycle trail. (2) When I want to go somewhere.(3) I jump on my bike. (4) I can get almost anywhere in the town from the trail.
Which of the student’s sentences is a fragment?
sentence 1
sentence 2
sentence 3
sentence 4
Which sentence is a run-on sentence?
Plants need sunshine, so it is difficult to grow a garden in the shade.
When I ride in the car, I like to open all the windows.
The skies are getting dark the rain is beginning to fall.
The road is closed because there is a parade this afternoon.
Which sentence correctly punctuates dialogue?
“Make sure you drink plenty of water” the coach told the team.
“Here are the newest releases, said the librarian to the students.”
“I am so hungry I could eat an elephant,” wailed my little sister.
The ride operator stated “Remain seated until the ride stops completely.”
Which sentence correctly use an apostrophe?
The leave’s swirled down from the trees when the wind gusted.
I completed my chores early so that I wouldn’t miss the party this weekend.
The waiter made sure that all the cup’s on the table were filled.
Leo and Victor completed their project early and did’nt need to ask for extra time.
