Free Printable 4th Grade Prep 5

1.

Years ago mothers couldn't always watch the tiny children who were just learning to walk. They tied a big soft pillow around the child's middle. This was called a "pudding." No matter how often the baby fell, he couldn't get hurt. You can infer that:

a)

mothers didn't like their little children

b)

mothers had a lot to do

c)

many children never learned to walk

2.

Arlene turned the radio up full blast, but her brother told her to turn it down because he had a headache.

a)

so it exploded

b)

as loud as it would go

c)

quickly

d)

as quiet as it would go

3.

For years scientist have wanted to know the spider's secret. The threads of spider webs are so tiny, yet so strong. How can these threads be so strong? Now scientists have found out. The inside of the spider's thread is soft. It helps the web stretch without breaking. The outside of the web is hard and strong. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

who makes thread soft

b)

how spiders make strong thread

c)

how scientists make strong thread

d)

why spiders spin webs

4.

What is the Author's Purpose?

A fictional story about my childhood adventures.

a)

Factual

b)

Entertain

c)

Inform

d)

Persuade

5.

You are reading a story about 3 talking pigs...Fiction or Non-Fiction?

a)

Fiction

b)

Non-Fiction

6.

An INFORMATIONAL text

a)

is fiction

b)

is nonfiction

c)

could be either

7.

A book with wizards and magic would be considered...

a)

realistic fiction

b)

autobiography

c)

fantasy

d)

historical fiction

8.

A type of text that provides facts about many different topics. They are meant to “inform” the reader.

a)

Fantasy

b)

Persuasive Writing

c)

Biography

d)

Informational Text

9.

The ball went through the _______ just as the buzzer sounded at the end of the game!

a)

hoop

b)

cord

c)

jersey

d)

spurs

10.

I was excited to get a new ___________.

a)

vehicle

b)

spurs

c)

roundup

d)

awkward

11.

He ___________ the annoying mosquito away so he wouldn't get bitten.

a)

fouled

b)

marveled

c)

swatted

d)

unbelievable

12.

The crowd said a ________ during the game to help the team win the game.

a)

hoop

b)

miracle

c)

vehicle

d)

chant

13.

Scrabble is a game that provides hours of challenging fun for you and your friends. In this game you use your letters to build new words from words already on the game board. Scrabble is a fun way to learn new words and meanings.
What is the main idea of the passage?

a)

Scrabble is challenging and fun.

b)

Scrabble is a good game for Scrabble is a good game for building vocabulary.

c)

It takes skill to play a good game.

d)

Scrabble can take hours to play.

14.

Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier.
What is this selection mainly about?

a)

Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

b)

We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.

c)

You should give up if you are the Robots will look and behave much like real humans.

d)

Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.

15.

Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700's. He invented the lightning rod that saved many homes from fires. He also invented the Franklin stove. The stove could heat a room better than a fireplace and saved people a lot of fuel. He also invented a special kind of glasses called bifocals. This new kind of glasses helped people to read better.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Benjamin Franklin thought reading was important.

b)

Benjamin Franklin was not afraid of fire.

c)

A Franklin stove can heat a whole room.

d)

Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.

16.

What do you see in the picture?

a)

The boy is swimming with the fish in the sea

b)

The boy flying with the birds

c)

The boy is reading a book

d)

The boy is watching TV.

17.

What do you see in the picture?

a)

The girls are cleaning the house and the boys are eating

b)

The girls are having a picnic and the boys are playing in the water

c)

The children are playing in the computer

d)

The family is watching a movie.

18.

What do you see in the picture?

a)

The baby is sleeping.

b)

The baby is crying.

c)

The baby is eating.

d)

The baby is playing with a toy.

19.

What do you see in the picture?

a)

The people are looking at pictures in the museum

b)

The people are watching a movie in the cinema

c)

The people are reading a book

d)

The people are washing hands

20.

What do you see in the picture?

a)

The children are watching TV

b)

The children are claening the house

c)

The children are reading a book

d)

The children are palying in the computer

21.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
What is the main idea?

a)

Jenny got sick.

b)

Jenny wants to be a nurse.

c)

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

d)

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

22.

Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?

a)

The kitten sleeps a lot.

b)

Mary plays with her kitten

c)

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

d)

Mary want a new pet.

23.

My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.

a)

eating treats and popcorn

b)

clowns

c)

going to the circus

d)

lions

24.

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!
What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

25.

There are three children in the picture.

a)

b)

c)

d)

26.

A cat is running.

a)

b)

c)

d)

27.

A girl is holding a ball.

a)

b)

c)

d)

28.

A boy and a girl are swimming.

a)

b)

c)

d)

29.

The woman is playing piano.

a)

b)

c)

d)

30.

There are four children in the room.

a)

b)

c)

d)

31.

The boy is wearing a red shirt.

a)

b)

c)

d)

32.

The old man is standing under the tree.

a)

b)

c)

d)

33.

The dog has a shoe in its mouth.

a)

b)

c)

d)

34.

The man is reading a book.

a)

b)

c)

d)

35.

There is a radio next to the boy.

a)

b)

c)

d)

36.

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

37.

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

a)

description

b)

compare & contrast

c)

order & sequence

d)

cause & effect

38.

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

39.

Something that can be proven is called?

a)

opinion

b)

fact

c)

protagonist

d)

plot

40.

Your personal beliefs

a)

theme

b)

foreshadowing

c)

fiction

d)

opinion

41.

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.

42.

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

43.

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.

44.

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

45.

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

46.

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.

47.

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.

48.

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"

49.

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

50.

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.

51.

A description under a picture is called what?

a)

Key Word

b)

Title

c)

Heading

d)

Caption

52.

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.

53.

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.

54.

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

55.

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.

56.

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

57.

Which word means "many different kinds?"

a)

variety

b)

vertigo

c)

extraordinary

d)

vast

58.

Which word means "one of a kind?"

a)

practice

b)

extraordinary

c)

attractive

d)

vast

59.

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.

60.

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.

4th Grade Prep 5

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 5hrs 54mins

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