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Question Bank for Grade 4 English

Total questions: 139

Worksheet time: 2hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Theme is -

a)

lesson learned

b)

message

c)

moral

d)

all of the above

2.

The cause is -

a)

where something happened

b)

how something happened

c)

why something happened

d)

did something happen?

3.

Words that share the same meaning -

a)

opposites

b)

synonyms

c)

prefixes

d)

antonyms

4.

Free verse poems are -

a)

meant to make you laugh

b)

figurative language

c)

tell a story

d)

do not rhyme or have rhythm

5.

Which is NOT a strategy you can use on tricky words?

a)

use the dictionary

b)

replace the word with a synonym

c)

plug in your answer choices

d)

ask your teacher

6.

This is added at the beginning of a word to change its meaning -

a)

vocabulary

b)

prefix

c)

synonym

d)

suffix

7.

Based on real facts and information -

a)

fiction

b)

realistic fiction

c)

nonfiction

d)

historical fiction

8.

Sensory language is -

a)

language that explores the five senses

b)

language that is found within a story

c)

language that is passed down

d)

language that has rhythm

9.

What the text is mostly about is called the -

a)

lesson learned

b)

problem

c)

main idea

d)

theme

10.

Author's purpose is -

a)

how an author does something

b)

when an author writes a text

c)

the effect of their writing

d)

the reason why an author does something

11.

Plot is -

a)

the problem of the story

b)

the resolution

c)

the main events of the story

d)

the setting

12.

A story based on made-up characters -

a)

nonfiction

b)

fiction

c)

biography

d)

poem

13.

The effect is -

a)

the result of what happened

b)

the resolution

c)

the main idea of the text

d)

the reason why something happened

14.

1st person point of view is -

a)

when a narrator is telling the story

b)

when a character is speaking directly to the reader

c)

when a character from the book is telling the story

d)

when you point to the first person you see

15.

Which does NOT describe lyrical poems?

a)

They don't have figurative language.

b)

They are meant to be sung out loud.

c)

They can have rhythm.

d)

They can rhyme.

16.

Retelling the most important events of the text in your own words is called -

a)

paraphrasing

b)

summarizing

c)

author's purpose

d)

plot

17.

Which is something you WILL do on the Reading STAAR test?

a)

reread the text

b)

hashtag and highlight

c)

read the question carefully

d)

all of the above

18.

convince

a)

a brief statement using the main points in a text

b)

entice, or draw in, persuade

c)

exaggerate

d)

opinion of someone

19.

main idea

a)

what the story is mostly about

b)

the lesson learned

c)

beginning of the story, characters and setting is introduced

d)

the general atmosphere of the story

20.

moral

a)

what the story is mostly about

b)

beginning of the story, the characters and setting is introduced

c)

the lesson learned

d)

the general atmosphere of the story

21.

persuade

a)

convince or argue a claim

b)

the lesson learned

c)

the general atmosphere of the story

d)

exaggerate

22.

imagery

a)

where the story takes place

b)

to convince or persuade

c)

the turning point of the story

d)

type of language that appeals to the five senses

23.

check everything that applies to poetry

a)

sensory language

b)

informational

c)

stanza

d)

figurative language

24.

conflict

a)

language that appeals to the senses

b)

an opinion

c)

problem in a story

d)

where the story takes place

25.

entertain

a)

the author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing

b)

the author wants to give information

c)

the author wants to tell you how to do something

d)

the story comes to a reasonable end

26.

inform

a)

the author wants to tell you how to do something or how something works

b)

the author wants to amuse you or for your to enjoy the writing

c)

the author wants to give information

d)

the story comes to a reasonable ending

27.

explain

a)

the story comes to a reasonable ending

b)

the author wants to give you information

c)

the author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing

d)

the author wants to tell you how to do something or how something works

28.

resolution

a)

the story comes to a reasonable ending

b)

the author wants to give information

c)

the author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing

d)

the author wants to tell you how to do something or how something works

29.

dialogue

a)

the spoken lines between characters, when someone is talking

b)

when the writer gives a hint of what will happen later in the story

c)

overreact, dramatic

30.

foreshadowing

a)

the lines spoken between characters, when someone is talking

b)

overreact, dramatic

c)

when the writer gives a hint of what will happen later in the story

31.

exaggerate

a)

the lines spoken between characters, when someone is talking

b)

when the writer gives a hint of what will happen later in the story

c)

overreact, dramatic

32.

a)

Furthermore

b)

Nonetheless

c)

To illustrate

33.

a)

On the contrary

b)

Therefore

c)

In summary

34.

a)

Most important

b)

Hence

c)

Similarly

35.

a)

In contrast

b)

In addition

c)

As a result

36.

a)

Hence

b)

In addition

c)

For example

37.

a)

Most of all

b)

Therefore

c)

On the contrary

38.

a)

Likewise

b)

In contrast

c)

After all

39.

a)

In conclusion

b)

Most of all

c)

Conversely

40.

a)

In addition

b)

In contrast

c)

In summary

41.

a)

For example

b)

Consequently

c)

Moreover

42.

a)

However

b)

For example

c)

Clearly

43.

a)

Nonetheless

b)

Therefore

c)

Obviously

44.

What two things do you need to make an inference?

a)

context clues and key words

b)

text evidence and background knowledge (what you know)

c)

main idea and details

d)

you don't need 2 things, you just guess

45.

What is the pattern called that all fiction stories follows?

a)

plot

b)

summary

c)

resolution

d)

exposition

46.

What part of the plot is introduces the setting and characters?

a)

resolution

b)

climax

c)

falling action

d)

exposition

47.

And what part of your plot is known as the "happily ever after?"

a)

climax

b)

rising action

c)

resolution

d)

exposition

48.

What are the "paragraphs" in poems called?

a)

lines

b)

meters

c)

stanzas

d)

rhyme scheme

49.

Where do poems usually rhyme?

a)

at the beginning of the lines

b)

in the middle of the lines

c)

at the very end of the lines

d)

poems don't rhyme

50.

If a question tells you, "In paragraph 2, what does.." what should be the first thing you do?

a)

try to remember what paragraph 2 said

b)

go back and read paragraph 2 and find your evidence

c)

it's not important

d)

try to paraphrase paragraph 2

51.

When a question asks what's the message or important idea of the story, what skill is it asking for?

a)

main idea

b)

inference

c)

theme

d)

summarize

52.

When a question starts with, "Which sentence shows.."

do you need evidence for that question and why or why not?

a)

no, because it's asking you to match what it's asking with the correct answer choice

b)

yes, because you always need evidence for every question

c)

no, because you don't need evidence for questions

d)

yes, because you need to go find the sentence in the passage it's talking about

53.

What does the word "emphasize" mean?

a)

somethings size

b)

to show importance

c)

look at closely

d)

don't pay attention to it

54.

When you come to a summary question, what strategy should you use?

a)

SWBST

b)

find details in the passage

c)

you don't need strategies

d)

BME

55.

What's the strategy I taught you when it comes to the writing STAAR revise/edit?

a)

try and remember what the sentence said and guess the right answer

b)

go back to the sentence it's talking about, read it, and then try out the answer choices in the sentence to see which one sounds right

c)

go back to the sentence and read it and then make your selection

d)

just guess which one is right, you don't need strategies

56.

When you have a vocabulary question and you don't know the word, what should you do?

a)

look it up in the dictionary

b)

find your context clues in the sentence the word is in

c)

guess what you think is correct

d)

you don't need any strategies

57.

What do you think could help you improve your scores in Reading and Writing for next time?

4 lines
58.

The night is as black as ___________.

a)

snow

b)

a ginger

c)

coal

d)

a flower

59.

Wei Liang is as tall as ____________.

a)

a lion

b)

a giraffe

c)

a kangaroo

d)

a rabbit

60.

The water in Redang Island is as clear as _________.

a)

thunder

b)

water

c)

snow

d)

crystal

61.

My hands are as cold as ___________.

a)

ice

b)

rock

c)

thunder

d)

melon

62.

Jackson could hardly lift the box. It is as heavy as ___________.

a)

snow

b)

a feather

c)

an elephant

d)

a cucumber

63.

Jane can easily lift the box. It is as light as _________.

a)

a feather

b)

an elephant

c)

a rabbit

d)

a star

64.

Bryan rescued the cat. He is as brave as a __________.

a)

coward

b)

stranger

c)

lion

d)

rat

65.

Mance is a good runner. He runs as fast as a ____________.

a)

turtle

b)

cheetah

c)

thunder

d)

rock

66.

When I finally able to go out after 2 months, I felt I am as free as a __________.

a)

bird

b)

prisoner

c)

lion

d)

beehive

67.

My mother always has lots of work. She is always as busy as _____________.

a)

an octopus

b)

a fish

c)

a bee

d)

an alligator

68.

What is the POINT OF VIEW in a story?

a)

the perspective from which the story is told

b)

the characters in the story

c)

the plot of the story

d)

the setting of the story

69.

How do you DETERMINE the POINT OF VIEW?

a)

Ask myself, "Who is telling the story?"

b)

Figure out if the narrator is inside (a character) or outside of the story

c)

1st, 2nd, or 3rd person

d)

All of the above

70.

FIRST PERSON point of view is...

a)

The narrator addresses the reader with "you" and "your"

b)

The narrator is inside the story as a character: "I" and "my"

c)

The narrator uses words like, "he", "she", "they"

71.

THIRD PERSON point of view is...

a)

The narrator addresses the reader with "you" and "your"

b)

The narrator is inside the story as a character: "I" and "my"

c)

The narrator uses words like, "he", "she", "they"

72.

SECOND PERSON point of view is...

a)

The narrator addresses the reader with "you" and "your"

b)

The narrator is inside the story as a character: "I" and "my"

c)

The narrator uses words like, "he", "she", "they"

73.

He couldn't wait to go to the championship with his baseball team. They were only one game away.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

74.

"I love all flavors of ice cream!" she shouted as she jumped up and down waiting for the ice cream truck to come.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

75.

First, put peanut butter on one side of the bread. Second, put jelly on another piece of bread. Third, put the pieces together. Lastly, enjoy your delicious sandwich.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

76.

The night before our school spelling bee, my stomach was in knots. I was so nervous as I thought about going on stage.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

77.

It's important that you always wear your seatbelt in the car.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

78.

This weekend my family bought a new puppy. I can't wait to go home from school and play with him.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

79.

It was her fastest race yet, Amina rounded the track 7 seconds faster than ever before.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

80.

"He's not going to beat me," I told my mom as we set up Monopoly.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

81.

Aiden and Tarike are having a sleep over this weekend.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

82.

Which point of view gives the reader more details about a single character's feelings and emotions?

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

83.

Which point of view is the narrator outside of the story?

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

84.

Select the answer that has the following sentences rewritten in FIRST PERSON... Their family visited Universal Studios, they loved riding the roller coasters. Matt especially had fun at the Dragon Challenge.

a)

Our family visited Universal Studios, we loved riding the roller coasters. I especially had fun at the Dragon Challenge.

b)

Your family should visit Universal Studios, you will love riding the roller coasters. You will especially have fun at the Dragon Challenge.

85.

Select all answers in THIRD PERSON.

a)

"Miss Coblentz and Mrs. Miller are so cool!" Mrs. Hammett said to Mr. Mishler.

b)

You would love being in Miss Coblentz and Mrs. Miller's class!

c)

"I love Miss Coblentz and Mrs. Miller!" I shouted.

d)

"We love teaching!" shouted Mrs. Miller and Miss Coblentz.

86.

A ___________ is a story told in front of a live audience.

a)

story

b)

movie

c)

script

d)

drama

87.

The ________ is the written "book" for the actors.

a)

props

b)

script

c)

dialogue

d)

book

88.

The __________ is what the actors say to each other.

a)

dialogue

b)

speech tag

c)

words

d)

scenes

89.

The ________ in a drama show the changes in settings over time.

a)

setting

b)

acts

c)

scenes

d)

chapters

90.

The _________ in a drama are objects used to bring it to life.

a)

props

b)

stage

c)

script

d)

screenplay

91.

The ________ is the place where a drama is performed.

a)

stage directions

b)

acts

c)

theater

d)

gym

92.

The _______ are the "chapters" of a drama.

a)

pages

b)

acts

c)

scenes

d)

script

93.

The ______ are the characters in a drama.

a)

stage crew

b)

director

c)

narrator

d)

actors

94.

_____________ are written instructions for actors.

a)

stage directions

b)

pay check

c)

script

d)

acts

95.

The person that writes the play is called the ______________.

a)

narrator

b)

actor

c)

director

d)

playwright

96.

The _____ is located inside the theater and is where the actors perform.

a)

dressing room

b)

back stage

c)

theatre

d)

stage

97.

The person who fills in the details to the auidence throughout the play is called the _____________.

a)

narrator

b)

playwright

c)

stage crew

d)

director

98.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
99.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
100.
Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts.  He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
Where is Mike?
a)
at camp
b)
at a slumber party
c)
on a picnic
d)
in California 
101.
I have a head and a tail. My favorite number is one. I am made of copper. I am lucky if you pick me up. What am I?
a)
four leaf clover
b)
leaf
c)
penny
d)
dime
102.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
a)
Gas station
b)
Candy store
c)
Grocery store
d)
Shoe store
103.
The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool? 
a)
Sleep during the day and hunt at night
b)
Take a bath in the lake 
c)
Grow thicker fur
d)
Build a new home out of cactus 
104.
Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter.  She was very excited!  She really liked dogs.  Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them.  Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies.  But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:
a)
Mosquitoes bit Rachel
b)
Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
c)
Rachel fell in poison ivy
105.
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is Cassie's problem?
a)
She is late for work
b)
She will miss her flight at the airport
c)
She is late for school
d)
She is hungry
106.
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” What can you infer about Maggie?
a)
Maggie is in kindergarten
b)
Maggie lives close to school
c)
Maggie is late for school
d)
Maggie is excited about school
107.
Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?
a)
At the store
b)
At the doctor's office
c)
In the garden
d)
At the airport
108.

Clair wants to strengthen the focus of her story. Which of the following is the BEST replacement for sentence 10?


(10)Jared wanted to do it, and it was to rappel.

a)

Being at camp had been a wonderful experience for Jared and the other kids.

b)

Jared was sometimes a little afraid to do things he had never done before.

c)

Today was Jared's last chance to overcome his fear and give rappelling a try.

d)

Even though the others had been rappelling down the side of the cliff, Jared didn't want to.

109.

The meaning of sentence 12 is unclear. What change can Claire make to improve the clarity of this sentence?


(12) He was at the top of the cliff with him, saying something about how strong the rope was.

a)

Change He to Another counselor

b)

Change cliff to spot

c)

Change him to them

d)

Change the rope to it

110.

Which of these sentences can BEST follow and support sentence 15?

a)

She would help keep the rope tight and make sure Jared was safe coming down.

b)

Andrea had been such a good friend, and looking down at her right now made Jared think of all the fun they had had.

c)

Jared was feeling great and stepped back from the cliff to look around at all the beautiful scenery.

d)

Andrea was right there, connected to the rope that Jared was connected to at the bottom of the cliff.

111.

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 24 and 25?


(24) He made his way steadily down. (25) A grin began to spread over his face.

a)

Since he made his way steadily down with a grin, it began to spread over his face.

b)

He made his way steadily down because a grin began to spread over his face.

c)

As he made his way steadily down, a grin began to spread over his face.

d)

He made his way steadily downs a grin began to spread over his face.

112.

Claire forgot to include an important detail in the last paragraph (sentences 16-29).


With trembling legs he took his first step.


Reread the paragraph carefully. Where is the BEST place to insert this sentence?

a)

After sentence 19

b)

After sentence 20

c)

After sentence 21

d)

After sentence 26

113.

Claire's paper ends abruptly and leaves the reader wondering what happens next. Which sentence should Claire add to the end of her paper?

a)

He had made it down and had actually rappelled.

b)

"Where's my snack?" he asked the counselors.

c)

He didn't have a doubt about what he wanted to say.

d)

"Can I do it again?" he shouted with excitement.

114.

The central idea of Roland's paper is weak. Which of the following could replace sentence 3 and provide a better cenrtral idea for this paper?

a)

For my paper I would like to tell you that you should definitely and for sure get a hedgehog this time.

b)

Everyone likes to try different things, so this time don't do the same thing again and get a hedgehog.

c)

Instead of choosing a traditional pet, such as a dog, a cat, or a guinea pig, you might want to get a hedgehog.

d)

Because you would like to try something that isn't very normal, get a hedgehog.

115.

The word contained is not the right word for sentence 6. Which would would better help describe the outside of the hedgehog?


(6) The outside of a hedgehog is contained with sharp quills, but the underside of this animal is soft and fluffy.

a)

included

b)

covered

c)

wrapped

d)

colored

116.

Roland needs to use a more appropriate transition at the beginning of sentence 8. Which of the following should replace For example?

a)

Therefore

b)

However

c)

In fact

d)

After that

117.

Roland would like to add a sentence to the beginning of the fourth paragraph (sentences 11-14) to introduce the ideas in this paragraph. Which of the following would be the BEST sentence to add just before sentence 11?

a)

A hedgehog is a hard pet to care for.

b)

Hedgehogs don't shed, bark, or scratch the furniture.

c)

The hedgehog will be the perfect companion for you.

d)

There are many reasons why hedgehogs make great pets.

118.

Which sentence should Roland add to the end of his paper to bring it to a better close?

a)

For people who don't thing that they want a hedgehog for a pet, we can talk about another unusual animal next.

b)

I'm going to look on the Internet to find a hedgehog breeder right now.

c)

If you're in the market for something unusual, this little animal could be the perfect pet for you!

d)

And it seems like the perfect time for me to close this paper by saying that hedgies are great!

119.
All are found in poetry except...
a)
rhyme scheme
b)
rhythm
c)
stanza
d)
paragraphs
120.
A grouped set of lines in a poem, set apart from others with a space is a (this is like the paragraph of poetry)...
a)
stanza
b)
refrain
c)
ballad
d)
chorus
121.
Two words that have the same ending sound are called...
a)
rhythm words
b)
repetitive words
c)
rhyming words
d)
stanza words
122.
What structure is poetry written in?
a)
Sentences & paragraphs
b)
Sentences & stanzas
c)
Lines & paragraphs
d)
Lines & stanzas
123.
Poems that tell a story are called...
a)
free verse poems
b)
lyrical poems
c)
narrative poems
d)
humorous poems
124.
All poems must rhyme.
a)
True
b)
False
125.
The writer of a poem is called...
a)
poet
b)
illustrator
c)
author
d)
smart person
126.
The recurring use of a sound, a word, a phrase, or a line.
a)
repetition
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
alliteration
d)
simile
127.
The main idea of a poem. What the author wants you to learn
a)
free verse
b)
cinquain
c)
theme
d)
metaphor
128.
Poetry that tells a story.
a)
rhyme
b)
meter
c)
limerick
d)
narrative
129.
Words that sound alike at the end.
a)
alliteration
b)
personification
c)
rhyme
d)
onomatopoeia
130.
A piece of writing that usually has figurative language and is written in separate lines which often have a repeated rhythm and sometimes rhyme.
a)
poem
b)
stanza
c)
line
d)
personification
131.
When words have ending sounds that correspond to one another
Example:  cat and hat
a)
metaphor
b)
rhythm
c)
rhyme
d)
poem
132.
A group of lines in a poem separated with a blank line space.
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
line
d)
stanza
133.
Which sound device uses a pattern of rhyme?
a)
rhyme
b)
internal rhyme
c)
repetition
d)
rhyme scheme
134.
Which poetry term refers to the "narrator" of the poem?
a)
poet
b)
speaker
c)
stanza
d)
line
135.
Which poetry term refers to the writer of the poem?
a)
poet
b)
speaker
c)
stanza
d)
line
136.
THE MEssage about life that the poem or story tells
Ex: friendship, bravery, courage
a)
alliteration
b)
tone
c)
theme
d)
stanza
137.
Two words that have the same ending sound are called...
a)
rhythm words
b)
repetitive words
c)
rhyming words
d)
stanza words
138.
What structure is poetry written in?
a)
Sentences & paragraphs
b)
Sentences & stanzas
c)
Lines & paragraphs
d)
Lines & stanzas
139.
Which does not belong?
a)
line
b)
stanza
c)
rhyme scheme
d)
paragraph

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