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4th Grade ELA March Madness

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 41mins

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Class
Date
1.
Lobsters are a kind of ocean creature called crustaceans. Crabs and shrimp are crustaceans too. Lobsters, and most other crustaceans, are found throughout the world's oceans, often under rocks or in cracks on the sea floor. 
Lobsters have five pairs of legs, three of which are claws. The front claws, sometimes called pincers, are larger than the others. Scientists believe lobsters can live up to 70 years! 

People love to eat lobsters! The state of Maine is famous for the lobsters found along its Atlantic coast. Here, lobsters are often served with melted butter, corn on the cob, and French fries. Did you know that lobsters only turn red after they are cooked? In the wild they can be grayish, yellow, green, blue or multi-colored. 

In what paragraph does the author discuss how people eat lobsters?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
none
2.

The tiny ice cream shop around the corner from my house has the best ice cream in the city. When you walk inside, there is a long, silver counter with matching stools extending alongside the far wall. Right where the counter stops, there are comfy, red booths. There are lots of old-fashioned decor on the walls and silver napkin holders on all the polished tables. My favorite part of the shop is behind the counter, where they keep all the delicious ice cream flavors, such as cookies and cream, pistachio, and moose tracks.


How is the information organized?

a)

descriptive

b)

cause and effect

c)

chronological order

d)

compare and contrast

3.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.

What line in the text tells you that Max is upset it is raining?

a)

He says, "I don't wanna sandwich?"

b)

Dropping his kite from his hand, Max broke out into a full sob

c)

Thunder struck and rain poured

d)

Mom sighed

4.
You read a book about World War I. It includes letters written from the soldiers to their loved ones back home in America, telling them about the war. The letters are...
a)
firsthand account
b)
secondhand account
5.

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.

Which best represents the theme or moral?

a)

Having fun will always pay off

b)

Work before you play

c)

Be respectful

6.

What is the main idea?


If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!

a)

Sometimes people feel sad.

b)

You should do good things for others.

c)

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

7.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.  Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat.  He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning.  On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed.  He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.  
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
a)
He has tools
b)
He goes straight up the stairs to shower
c)
His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty
d)
He wears a hat
8.
Raisins are dried grapes that have been eaten for thousands of years. Nearly 3,500 years ago, the first raisins were discovered as grapes that were drying in the sun on a vine. In medieval Europe, raisins were used as sweeteners, medicine, and even as a form of money! In America, raisins were first grown after an 1873 heat wave in California destroyed its valuable grape crop, leaving only dried, wrinkly, but tasty grapes on the vines. Soon, farmers began developing seedless grapes in California that were thin-skinned and sweet. These grapes would be purposely dried in the sun and became the popular dark raisin we eat and enjoy today. Later, a golden variety of raisin was made by treating grapes with a chemical called sulfur dioxide and using special methods to dry them. Today, central California remains the center of the world’s raisin industry, producing nearly 95 percent of the world’s raisins. Its green valleys, sunny climate, and hot temperatures provide the perfect conditions for grapes that are dried into raisins.

Which of the following were raisins NOT used as?
a)
 money
b)
sweetener
c)
medicine
d)
weapons
9.

Giving makes you happy and healthy. According to a study conducted by the National Institute of Health, interesting things happen when people give to charity. A part of the brain associated with pleasure is activated. giving also releases endorphins, producing a feeling of happiness. Giving is also linked to good health. This is probably because generous people enjoy decreased stress.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?

a)

to instruct readers on how to avoid stress

b)

to entertain readers with stories of giving

c)

to convince reader to give money to the National Institute of Health

d)

to inform readers of the benefits of giving

10.
Did you know that spiders are not insects? They are actually called arachnids, a group of animals related to insects that have eight legs and that have venom. There are many different kinds of spiders. They live all over the world and can be found in just about every habitat. Most like dark places, which may include your home, closets, or basement! 
Spiders are very interesting. Some spin silk webs to catch and eat prey, while others attack their prey. Some spiders, like tarantulas, are large enough to eat lizards and mice! Many people are afraid of spiders because they bite. Most spiders, however, will only bite if they think they are danger and most are harmless. Spiders are actually helpful to people because many eat insect pests like cockroaches and mosquitoes. 
What are spiders called? 
a)
arachnids
b)
arnolds
c)
eight legs
d)
spiders
11.

Red looked across the prairie. He didn't see anything concerning. He wondered why Texas Joe had hollered like that. Texas Joe turned to him. The ghost that Texas Joe had just seen was gone. Texas Joe swatted at the air. Now he felt crazy. "You have to believe me, Red. It was just here," said Texas Joe. Red scowled at him in disbelief. "What was just here, Joe?" he asked. Red was angry with Texas Joe for disturbing his sleep for no apparent reason.


Which statement would Red agree with?

a)

Believing you saw a ghost is crazy.

b)

Ghosts are so cool. Be sure to wake me up if you see another.

c)

Ghosts are scary!

12.

The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.


What is the author's point of view on running?

a)

The author believes running is a time to think.

b)

The author dreads having to run.

c)

The author likes running but would rather be doing something else.

13.

In 1843, thousands of people began traveling across America to the open lands of the West. Most of these people followed a path known as the Oregon Trail. Pioneers set out from towns along the Missouri River in the Midwest. They made a 2,000 mile trek to their new homes in California and Oregon. Some traveled in covered wagons. Others were on foot or horseback. The route was filled with danger and hardship.


This passage is a _________________________.

a)

firsthand account

b)

secondhand account

14.

Mr. Cortez was headed to work. He stepped out his door and locked it carefully, checking it when he was done. Then he walked to his car, got in, and buckled his seatbelt. Next, he adjusted all of the mirrors because he wanted to make sure he could see everything clearly. After he parked his car, he looked both ways before crossing the street. The last thing Mr. Cortez wanted, was to have an accident. He walked into his school smiling.

Which two sentences support that Mr. Cortez is very cautious.

a)

Mr. Cortez was headed to work.

b)

He stepped out his door and locked it carefully, checking it when he was done.

c)

After he parked his car, he looked both ways before crossing the street.

d)

He walked into his school smiling.

15.
Landfills are overflowing with the garbage 
created by fast food restaurants and individuals too lazy to wash their dishes.  The earth is 
becoming polluted.  Wouldn't it be nice if people would go back to eating at home and washing 
dishes?
Which statement do you think the author would agree with?
a)
People should not use disposable products
b)
People should never wash dishes
c)
People should only use disposable products