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4th Grade ELA Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 3hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

'It's raining cats and dogs' is what type of figurative language?

a)

Personification

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Idiom

d)

Alliteration

2.

The boy was as brave as a lion in the jungle.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Onomatopoeia

3.

My roommate is going through a rollercoaster of emotions.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Idiom

c)

Simile

d)

Rhyme

4.

The afternoon is so bright that the sun would have to wear sunglasses.

a)

Simile

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Metaphor

d)

Personification

5.

The car brakes screamed all through the journey.

a)

Stanza

b)

Rhyme

c)

Imagery

d)

Personification

6.

The alarm clock buzzed at the time I was going to the bathroom.

a)

Synonym

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Imagery

d)

Metaphor

7.

Road bicyclists are usually light and meant to be used on pavement, while mountain bikes are heavier and meant for riding on dirt trails.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Description

8.

If you have trouble falling asleep at night, try avoiding technology like TVs, tablets, and video games an hour before your bedtime; this might help you fall asleep more easily.

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Sequence

d)

Compare and Contrast

9.

Getting too little sleep can lead to grumpiness, difficulty concentrating, and health problems.

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Sequence

d)

Description

10.

In restaurants, meals often start with a soup and salad course before the main dish and lastly dessert.

a)

Sequence

b)

Description

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Cause and Effect

11.

Every year in July, the top bicyclists from around the world take place in a difficult 23 day race in France called the Tour de France.

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Description

12.

I walked my dog before I went to school.

a)

1st Person

b)

3rd Person

13.

Tommy loved eating cheesy pizza

a)

3rd Person

b)

1st Person

14.

You need to study if you want to get a good grade.

a)

3rd Person

b)

1st Person

c)

2nd Person

15.

What is theme?

a)

The time and location of the story

b)

The moral or main lesson to learn in the story

c)

The important events or actions that occur in a story

d)

The way the characters solve the problem

16.

The ___________ is what the text or paragraph is mostly about.

a)

summary

b)

main idea

c)

theme

d)

characters

17.

A ________ includes the topic and main ideas of a paragraph or text.

a)

title

b)

theme

c)

main point

d)

summary

18.

_________ is a lesson the author is trying to teach.

a)

main idea

b)

topic

c)

theme

d)

details

19.

Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, trout, and salmon, live in the coldest parts of the ocean.


Using context clues, what does Piscatorial mean?

a)

related to deserts

b)

related to fishing

c)

related to outer space

d)

related to hunting

20.

What text structure shows the similarities and differences or two or more topics?

a)

description

b)

sequencing

c)

cause and effect

d)

compare and contrast

21.

How is a text structured if it tells a problem and what caused the problem?

a)

description

b)

sequence

c)

cause and effect

d)

compare and contrast

22.

What type of figurative language compares two things by saying one thing "is" another thing?

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

literal

d)

idiom

23.

"Life is a long, twisty roller coaster."


This most likely means ________________.

a)

sometimes life is right and sometimes it is wrong

b)

sometimes life is scary and sometimes it is fun

c)

sometimes life if questionable and sometimes its happy

d)

sometimes life is sad and sometimes it is scary

24.

Parts of the passage that prove that the answer to our questions are correct, are called ___________________.

a)

text readers

b)

text structure

c)

text features

d)

text evidence

25.

Why are headings important in a text?

a)

Headings tell the reader what that section of text is about and helps them figure out the main idea.

b)

Headings are a part of the passage that the reader can skip because it really is not important.

c)

Headings tell the reader what the theme of the story is.

d)

Headings tell the reader what is happening in the pictures.

26.

What does the word autograph mean in the sentence below?


Lacy waited in line for the singer to autograph her picture.

a)

paint

b)

sell

c)

sign

d)

take

27.

What does the word telescope mean in the sentence below?


Rick studied the world through his telescope.

a)

a device for looking at small things

b)

a device for looking at shiny things

c)

a device for looking at moving things

d)

a device for looking at things far away

28.

My mom said I ______ spend the night with my friend.

a)

could'nt

b)

couldn't

c)

cou'ldnt

d)

Couldn't

29.

I ______ been nice to my sister.

a)

haven't

b)

Haven't

c)

have'nt

d)

havent'

30.

My friend ______ like pizza.

a)

does'nt

b)

Doesn't

c)

doesnt'

d)

doesn't

31.
What does it mean to say: "It's raining cats and dogs!"?
a)
Cats and dogs are falling from the sky.
b)
It's raining very heavily.
c)
We are having a tornado.
d)
Animals have learned to fly.
32.
What does it really mean? "It's a piece of cake."
a)
Something is easy.
b)
Something is delicious.
c)
Something is soft and warm. 
33.
Identify the simile
a)
I like apples.
b)
Apples taste sweet.
c)
You're the apple of my eye.
d)
This apple is as sweet as candy.
34.
If you are sitting down, you are not _________
a)
Walking
b)
Flying
c)
Standing up
35.

The author wants to give you information.

a)

Entertain

b)

Inform

c)

Perusade

36.

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

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

37.

The author wants you to do, buy, or believe something.

a)

Inform

b)

Entertain

c)

Persuade

38.
A fact is:
a)
an opinion
b)
something that can be proven true
c)
use of numbers as evidence
d)
a statement
39.
The Fox and the Crab  
 A Crab one day grew disgusted with the sands in which he lived. He decided to take a stroll to the meadow not far from his home. There he enjoyed the grass better than the sand and water. So off he crawled to the meadow. But there a hungry Fox spied him, and in a twinkling, ate him up, both shell and claw.
Why did the Crab decide to go to the meadow?
a)
He thought there was sand there.
b)
He wanted to make friends with Fox.
c)
He was disgusted with his home in the sand.
d)
He was looking for water.
40.
The Fox and the Crab  
 A Crab one day grew disgusted with the sands in which he lived. He decided to take a stroll to the meadow not far from his home. There he enjoy the grass better than the sand and water. So off he crawled to the meadow. But there a hungry Fox spied him, and in a twinkling, ate him up, both shell and claw.
What is the lesson?
a)
Be happy with what you have
b)
Friendship is the most important thing
c)
Do not travel
41.

Brainstorming is ..........

a)

dreaming of ideas.

b)

thinking of correct answers to questions.

c)

thinking of ideas that you might want to write about.

d)

getting ideas from friends.

42.

Identify the noun in the sentence below.

The majestic lion roared loudly.

a)

lion

b)

roared

c)

loudly

d)

majestic

43.

Read the sentence below. Name the nouns.

Michael really wanted to visit his grandma in New York.

a)

really, wanted, grandma

b)

Michael, grandma, New York

c)

Michael, wanted, New York

d)

visit, grandma, New York

44.

Which part of speech expresses an action or a state of being?

a)

adverb

b)

verb

c)

interjection

d)

adjective

45.

Read the sentence below. Name the verb.

The scruffy dog barked loudly.

a)

dog

b)

scruffy

c)

barked

d)

loudly

46.

What is an adjective?

a)

an interrupting word

b)

a word that connects words, phrases, and clauses

c)

a word that is a person, place, thing or idea

d)

a word that desribes nouns and pronouns

47.

Choose an adjective you could add to describe the sun.

Jacob woke up when the sun shone in his room.

a)

bright

b)

his

c)

sleepy

d)

alarm

48.

I visited my dentist last Tuesday _____ I had a terrible toothache.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

because

49.
Linda went to the supermarket ________ she forgot to buy apples.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
so
d)
because
50.

Write a sentence asking a question about soccer.

(a)  

51.
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
52.

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

53.

Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase?

a)

The mountain we climbed was very far outside of Denver, Colorado.

b)

Paul and Kiri do not eat pickles, ketchup, mayonnaise, or tomatoes.

c)

The Perrys visited Acapulco, Mexico, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

d)

Every three or four months, Ryan gets his truck's oil changed.

54.
What is the verb in the sentence: Charlie is playing baseball with his little sister.
a)
Charlie
b)
sister
c)
playing
d)
is
55.
What is the pronoun in the sentence: Charlie is playing baseball with his little sister. 
a)
his
b)
little 
c)
sister
d)
playing
56.
“What do I do first,” I asked eagerly. 
**What change, if any, should be made in sentence 6?
a)
Change the comma to a question mark
b)
Delete the quotation marks after the comma
c)
Change eagerly to eager
d)
Make no change
57.

The ___________ is what the text or paragraph is mostly about.

a)

summary

b)

main idea

c)

theme

d)

characters

58.

_________ is a lesson the author is trying to teach.

a)

main idea

b)

topic

c)

theme

d)

details

59.

What text structure shows the similarities and differences or two or more topics?

a)

description

b)

sequencing

c)

cause and effect

d)

compare and contrast

60.

How is a text structured if it tells a problem and what caused the problem?

a)

description

b)

sequence

c)

cause and effect

d)

compare and contrast

61.

What type of figurative language compares two things by saying one thing "is" another thing?

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

literal

d)

idiom

62.
An example of a proper noun is...
a)
Run
b)
Good
c)
Texas
d)
temple
63.
Fill in the blank. "I know __________ enjoying the movie."
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
d)
thare
64.
What punctuation is missing from this sentence? My friend said, You are so funny!
a)
comma
b)
question mark
c)
period
d)
quotation marks
65.
Fill in the blank. "Those popsicles are _______ cold."
a)
two
b)
too
c)
to
d)
2
66.
A comparison between 2 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
personification
67.
"I am as hungry as a bear!" The kind of figurative language used here is _______ 
a)
simile and personification
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
68.
Simile or Metaphor?
This house is as clean as a whistle.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
69.
Simile or Metaphor?
My brother was boiling mad.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
70.
What are words that imitate sounds?
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
synonyms
71.
What's the meaning of this hyperbole?
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
a)
Shawn and Angela like to climb mountains together.
b)
Shawn paints pictures of mountain scenes.
c)
Shawn would do anything for Angela.
d)
Angela is really pretty. 
72.

Which sentence has correct capitalization?

a)

George washington crossed the Potomac river.

b)

George Washington crossed the Potomac River.

c)

George Washington crossed the Potomac river.

d)

George Washington crossed the potomac river.

73.

Read the story.

The school is going to have a field day next Monday for all the elementary school students. Also, the school will provide free pizza to all the students at lunch that day. It is going to be such a fun day!


Without changing the meaning of this sentence, which phrase below could replace "Also" in the second sentence?

a)

On the other hand

b)

In addition

c)

Third

d)

Again

74.

Jeff's father was irate because Jeff talked to him and had a bad attitude all day long.


What is the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

happy

b)

angry

c)

not bothered

d)

tired

75.

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

a)

Kelly said Kim wants to play inside, not outside.

b)

Kelly said, "Kim wants to play inside, not outside.

c)

"Kelly said, " Kim wants to play inside, not outside.

d)

Kelly said, "Kim wants to play inside, not outside."

76.

_______ you please blow up the balloons? I need some help with the decorations for the birthday party.

a)

Must

b)

May

c)

Would

d)

Should

77.

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

Angela and Peyton ____ to the gym three or four times a week.

a)

going

b)

went

c)

go

d)

goes

78.

Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase?

a)

The mountain we climbed was very far outside of Denver, Colorado.

b)

Paul and Kiri do not eat pickles, ketchup, mayonnaise, or tomatoes.

c)

The Perrys visited Acapulco, Mexico, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

d)

Every three or four months, Ryan gets his truck's oil changed.

79.

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

As part of his job duties, Frank _____ notes for his boss.

a)

takes

b)

taken

c)

will takes

d)

taking

80.

What is the best way to correct the run-on sentence below?

The prince rode away on his stallion without his sword the stable boy ran after him.

a)

The prince rode away on his stallion without his sword or the stable boy ran after him.

b)

The prince rode away, on his stallion, without his sword the stable boy ran after him.

c)

The prince rode away on his stallion without his sword, the stable boy ran after him.

d)

The prince rode away on his stallion without his sword, so the stable boy ran after him.

81.
What is the verb in the sentence: Charlie is playing baseball with his little sister.
a)
Charlie
b)
sister
c)
playing
d)
is
82.
What is the proper noun in the sentence: Charlie is playing baseball with his little sister.
a)
sister
b)
playing
c)
baseball
d)
Charlie
83.
What is the adjective in the sentence: Charlie is playing baseball with his little sister.
a)
little
b)
sister
c)
his
d)
playing
84.
What is the pronoun in the sentence: Charlie is playing baseball with his little sister. 
a)
his
b)
little 
c)
sister
d)
playing
85.
What is the pronoun in the sentence: Frank will finish the massive book in his backpack.
a)
Frank
b)
backpack
c)
book
d)
his
86.
What is the preposition in the sentence: Frank will finish the massive book in his backpack.
a)
in
b)
will
c)
the
d)
his
87.
What is the adjective in the sentence: Frank will finish the massive book in his backpack.
a)
book
b)
Frank
c)
massive
d)
his
88.

My friend _____________________at football

a)

is good

b)

are good

c)

isn't good

d)

does good

89.

What is he doing?

a)

He's having a drink

b)

He's has a drink

c)

He is having a drink

d)

He having a drink

90.

They __________________to watch a science fiction film

a)

wants to watch

b)

want to watch

c)

doesn't want to watch

d)

don't likes

91.
(24) He made his way steadily down. (25) A grin began to spread over his face.
***What is the most effective way to combine sentences 24 and 25?
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 down a grin began to spread over his face.
92.
These shoes have become more then just footwear to me.
How does sentence 4 need to be changed?
a)
Change have become to has become
b)
Change then to than
c)
Change to me to too me
d)
Sentence 4 does not need to be changed.
93.
There were hard times, like when we climmed the backyard tree and fell.
**What change needs to be made in sentence 10?
a)
Change were to was
b)
Change climmed to climbed
c)
Change fell to falled
d)
No change needs to be made.
94.
The outside of a hedgehog is contained with sharp quills, but the underside of this animal is soft and fluffy.
**The word contained is not the right word for sentence 6. Which word would better help describe the outside of the hedgehog?
a)
included
b)
covered
c)
wrapped
d)
colored
95.
Hedgehogs, or hedgies as some people call them, are affectionate, and they form strong bonds with their owners. For example, it’s important not to frighten a hedgehog, especially when it’s still getting to know you.
**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
96.
“What do I do first,” I asked eagerly. 
**What change, if any, should be made in sentence 6?
a)
Change the comma to a question mark
b)
Delete the quotation marks after the comma
c)
Change eagerly to eager
d)
Make no change
97.
“Make sure that you don’t leave any lumps,” Dad instructed while I stired the mixture.
**What change should be made in sentence 13?
a)
Change the comma after lumps to a period
b)
Change instructed to instructing
c)
Change stired to stirred
d)
No change should be made in sentence 13.
98.
Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface, we would have a big mess to clean up then.
**What is the correct way to write sentence 20?
a)
Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface. And have a big mess to clean up.
b)
Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface then we would have a big mess to clean up.
c)
Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface, and we would have a big mess to clean up.
d)
The sentence is written correctly in the paper.
99.
One day he decided that into the tip of a pencil he would carve a miniature sculpture. 
**What is the BEST way to revise sentence 9?
a)
One day he decided to carve into the tip of a pencil, he would carve a miniature sculpture.
b)
One day he decided that he would carve into the tip of a pencil where he carved a miniature sculpture.
c)
One day he decided to carve a miniature sculpture into the tip of a pencil.
d)
The sentence does not need to be revised.
100.
Ghetti used to get frustrated when they would break. 
**The meaning of sentence 23 is unclear. Kenny can clarify the meaning of this sentence by changing they to —
a)
the stuff he worked on
b)
this and that
c)
items and things
d)
his pencils and pencil tips

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