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WorksheetsFASTPM2 Review 4th Grade FIshweir
Total questions: 112
Worksheet time: 3hrs 39mins
"Alex crouched behind the rocks, watching as the eagle soared high above the cliffs. She had always admired how free and fearless it seemed, gliding effortlessly on the wind. Yet today, the eagle looked restless, darting left and right as though searching for something. Alex felt an odd connection to the bird, as if they were both searching for a missing piece of themselves."
What is the point of view of the passage?
First-person
Third-person
Second-person
"Alex crouched behind the rocks, watching as the eagle soared high above the cliffs. She had always admired how free and fearless it seemed, gliding effortlessly on the wind. Yet today, the eagle looked restless, darting left and right as though searching for something. Alex felt an odd connection to the bird, as if they were both searching for a missing piece of themselves."
What is the theme of this passage?
The struggle to find freedom
The importance of teamwork
The beauty of nature
The need for courage
"The library was always Emily’s favorite place. Its shelves stretched endlessly, promising an adventure with every book. She ran her fingers over the spines, stopping at an old, dusty volume that smelled faintly of vanilla and paper. As she opened it, a slip of paper fluttered to the ground. It was a map with strange symbols, and her curiosity ignited like a spark to dry wood."
What inference can you make about the map?
It leads to a treasure.
It will play an important role in the story.
It represents Emily’s fears.
It is part of a forgotten book.
What is the main idea of a story?
The lesson the author wants you to learn
The most important point the author makes
The names of the characters
The setting of the story
Which word means "to tell what happened in your own words"?
Summarize
Compare
Analyze
Describe
What does the word "context clues" mean?
Clues found in a dictionary
Hints in the text that help you figure out the meaning of a word
The title of the story
The author’s name
Which of the following is a character trait?
Tall
Brave
School
Quickly
What is the author's purpose if the text is trying to make you laugh?
To inform
To persuade
To entertain
To describe
Which word means "to find similarities and differences"?
Summarize
Compare and contrast
Analyze
Predict
Read the sentence: "The puppy was famished after playing outside all day." What does "famished" mean?
Tired
Hungry
Happy
Dirty
Which sentence best summarizes the paragraph below? "Maria woke up early, packed her backpack, and hurried to the bus stop. She was excited for her first day at a new school."
Maria was late for school.
Maria was excited to start at a new school.
Maria forgot her backpack.
Maria missed the bus.
Which detail supports the main idea that "Rainy days can be fun"?
People use umbrellas when it rains.
Children play board games indoors when it rains.
Rain falls from the sky.
The sky is gray on rainy days.
Read the passage: "Tom always helps his friends and shares his toys. He is known for being generous." What character trait does Tom show?
Generous
Shy
Angry
Silly
Which sentence shows the author’s purpose is to inform?
"Did you know that dolphins can swim up to 25 miles per hour?"
"Dolphins are the funniest animals in the ocean!"
"You should visit the aquarium to see dolphins."
"Dolphins are silly and playful."
Read the two sentences: "Sara likes to read mystery books. Jake prefers adventure stories." How are Sara and Jake different?
They both like books.
Sara likes mystery books, Jake likes adventure stories.
They both dislike reading.
Sara and Jake are siblings.
Which word in the sentence helps you understand the meaning of "drenched"? "After walking in the rain, my clothes were drenched and dripping water."
Clothes
Dripping
Walking
Rain
Read the passage: "Ben was nervous about the spelling bee. He practiced every night and hoped he would do well." What is the main idea?
Ben was nervous and practiced for the spelling bee.
Ben likes spelling bees.
Ben forgot to practice.
Ben won the spelling bee.
Which sentence best describes the author’s purpose in a story about recycling?
To persuade readers to recycle
To entertain readers with a funny story
To describe a recycling center
To tell a story about animals
Read the passage: "Anna and her brother both love to play soccer, but Anna prefers playing defense while her brother likes to score goals." How are Anna and her brother similar and different?
Both love soccer; Anna likes defense, her brother likes scoring goals.
Both dislike soccer; Anna likes defense, her brother likes scoring goals.
Both love soccer; both like defense.
Both love soccer; both like scoring goals.
Read the passage: "Every morning, Mr. Lee greets his students with a smile and helps them with their work. He is patient and kind." Which evidence from the passage supports the idea that Mr. Lee is kind?
He greets his students with a smile.
He helps them with their work.
He is patient.
All of the above
Read the passage: "During the storm, the wind howled and the trees bent. Inside, the family played games and told stories to stay calm." What is the main idea of the passage?
The family played games during a storm to stay calm.
The wind howled and the trees bent.
The family was scared of the storm.
The storm was very strong.
Read the passage: "Sam was always the first to volunteer and help others. He never hesitated to share his lunch or offer a kind word." What character trait best describes Sam? Use evidence from the passage to support your answer.
Generous, because he shares his lunch and helps others.
Shy, because he volunteers.
Angry, because he offers kind words.
Silly, because he helps others.
Read the two passages: Passage 1: "The cheetah is the fastest land animal, able to run up to 70 miles per hour." Passage 2: "The elephant is the largest land animal, known for its intelligence and strong memory." How are the cheetah and elephant similar and different?
Both are land animals; cheetah is fastest, elephant is largest.
Both are land animals; cheetah is largest, elephant is fastest.
Both are water animals; cheetah is fastest, elephant is largest.
Both are land animals; both are fastest.
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?
She is energetic
She is shy
She is mean
She hates people
What concept is this question testing you on?
figurative language
plot
character traits
Select all of the NEGATIVE character traits.
Caring
Dishonest
Motivated
Lazy
Untrustworthy
Nick was always drawing. His friends loved to see his creations. He like to write songs and make sculptures too.
What character trait is Nick displaying?
Megan couldn't wait for the new school year to start. She wanted to sit on ball chairs, use the chrome books, see her friends, and play on the new playground equipment. She was definitely counting down the days until the first day of school. A character trait that describes Megan is _______________ .
eager
friendly
clever
responsible
Scott doesn't talk much, but five girls in our homeroom class are currently competing for his attention. This is nothing new. Girls have liked Scott for as long as I can remember.
Which trait best describes Scott based on the text?
slovenly
attractive
opinionated
homely
Which word best describes Ken?
Orson sat on the couch. He wanted to change the television station, but the controller was all the way at the end of the couch by his feet. Orson sort of scooted toward it and attempted to grab it with his feet. The controller fell and landed several feet away from him. Orson quit trying to change the channel and just watched whatever was playing. What character trait does Orson BEST demonstrate?
Methodical- using several methods, Orson gets what he wants- he changes the TV channel.
Reckless- He knocked the remote on the floor in his attempt to reach it.
Selfish- He wants to change the channel to something he likes instead of just being happy with the current program.
Lazy- He is too lazy to sit up and get the remote properly and when he fails he doesn't try again and settles for a boring program.
What evidence can you use to support the fact that Carson is “respectful”?
Juliana's room look alike it was hit by a tornado. There are dirty clothes all over the floor. Her desk is covered with papers, candy wrappers, and soda cans. Even her bed is a mountain of clothes, pillows, and stuffed animals.
Which character trait best describes Juliana?
tidy
tired
messy
rude
No one want to play with Lena because she always tells everyone else what to do. She insists that everyone do things her way and will not listen to anyone else's ideas.
Which word best describes Lena?
irresponsible
bossy
impolite
cruel
Which word best describes Juliana?
What are supporting details in a selection (or story)?
helpful information that explains or proves the central idea (main idea)
the central idea (main idea) of the story
How can you identify the central idea (main idea) in a text?
by counting the number of paragraphs
by looking for repeated words or phrases
What role do supporting details (or examples) play in a text?
to distract the reader from the central idea
to clarify and support the central idea
What is a central idea?
It's the authors point of view
What the passage is mostly about
“The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest. Butterflies and anteaters also live in the rain forest.”
What is the central idea?
The central idea is...
the focused idea of the text.
a detail from the text.
the first sentence of a paragraph.
a quote you provide from the text.
Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?
What are relevant details in a selection (or story)?
important facts, information, or examples that help support and explain the central idea
the central idea of the story
Point of view is the viewpoint of who___________.
the animal in the story
perspective (view point) of the narrator or the person telling the story
what is the setting of the passage (story)?
where the story takes place
how the story takes place
When you make an inference (or infer) in a story you______________.
guess (or tell) what you think is happening in the story based on what you have read and what you already know.
predict what will happen next in the story.
When you summarize a story, you ____________________.
retell the most important parts of the story.
tell only the conclusion of the story.
What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?
to introduce new ideas
to summarize the main points and restate the central idea
What is the theme in a passage (or story)?
the message or lesson conveyed by the story
the sequence of events in the story
How can you determine the author's purpose in a passage?
by counting the number of characters
by identifying the main idea and tone of the text
what is the author's claim in a passage (or story)?
The author's claim is the argument or main point he is making in the passage.
What is the stanza of a poem?
it is the paragraph of a poem
it is the whole poem
Informational parts of the text that are not the main body of the text
Text Structure
Text Feature
Author's Claim
Evidence
Problem and Solution, Chronology, Description
Text Structure
Text Feature
Author's Claim
Author's perspective
Signal words: for example, such as, features and characteristics
problem/solution
sequence
description
chronology
Name this text feature
graph
diagraph
photo
timeline
Name this text feature
graph
thesaurus
glossary
anchor chart
Name this text feature
photo
drawing
graph
painting
The author's attitude toward something.
Claim
perspective
main idea
a statement of what the author says is true in a text and will support it with reasons and evidence.
claim
perspective
inference
explicit
When finding the central idea, think first about the ______ of the text.
Topic
Title
Most important events
Purpose
Crooked teeth can cause a lot of issues. Many people dislike the way that crooked teeth look. The crookedness also makes it harder to keep your teeth clean and often leads to teeth grinding. The most effective way to straighten teeth is through braces. Braces put pressure on teeth, slowly moving them to the right spot.
What is the text structure in this text?
Chronological order
Cause and effect
Problem and Solution
Description
Why do we use context clues?
To reread the text, paragraph, or sentence the word is in
To make an inference about what you've learned
To practice reading comprehension
To determine the meaning of a word
The snake was motionless, not moving at all. 'Motionless' means—
angry
silent
still
hungry
The desert is arid, so it rarely gets rain. 'Arid' means—
dry
crowded
windy
sandy
The machine malfunctioned, or stopped working suddenly.
broke
exploded
slowed down
cleaned itself
The teacher gave a brief speech, only lasting a minute.
short
loud
confusing
written
She was anxious, unlike her calm brother.
worried
excited
sleepy
confused
What is the difference between a text feature and a text structure?
Text features are specific elements like graphs and photos, while text structures are the overall organization of the content.
Text features refer to the main ideas, while text structures are the details that support those ideas.
Text features are the titles and headings, while text structures are the paragraphs and sentences.
Text features are the visual aids, while text structures are the font styles used in the text.
What is personification in literature?
Personification is giving human like qualities to something that is not human
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The wind whispered through the trees.
The sun is a golden ball.
The stars are like diamonds.
The river is a winding road.
How does personification enhance a literary work?
By providing factual information.
By creating vivid imagery and emotional connection.
By simplifying complex ideas.
By offering a logical argument.
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
The wind whispered through the trees.
She is as brave as a lion.
Time is a thief.
He has a heart of stone.
The same letter sounds are used at the beginning or end of the word.
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
Assonance
What are stanzas in a poem?
Stanzas are grouped lines in a poem that look like a paragraph.
A stanza is.....
similar to a paragraph but in a poem
a line in a fiction story
something made or written by someone
an attempt to persuade someone of a topic
How does rhyme and structure create meaning in a poem?
What is the narrator's point of view in a story?
The narrator's point of view is the perspective from which the story is told (like first or third person)
What is personification?
A comparison using "like" or "as".
A word that makes a sound.
Giving human qualities to inhuman things.
What is the stated theme in a story?
The central idea or message plainly said by the author.
What is the implied theme in a story?
The underlying (hidden) message or central idea of the story.
What is the plot of a story?
What is an inference in literature?
An inference in literature is a guess (or conclusion) made from the text and what you already know.
What is the theme of a story?
The central idea or message of a story.
What is the author's claim in a story?
The author's claim is the main argument or message the author's is trying to tell in the story.
What are supporting (relevant) details in a story?
Supporting details are examples, or proof that supports the central idea.
What are text features of a story?
Text features of a story include title, headings, illustrations, dialogue, and captions that explain more about the story.
what is the author's perspective in a story?
The author's perspective is their unique viewpoint and attitude that shapes the story.
What are supporting details?
Useless
Details from the text that tell you how the character is feeling
Details about the text that tell you about the setting
Details from the text that develop the main idea
Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan.
It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each
other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most
points wins.
Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?
Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.
Robot sumo contests are better than human sumo contests.
Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.
Watching robot sumo is boring.
Author's Purpose
The atmosphere of a piece of text
The different ways a writer forms his/her writing
The reason for writing the text
The technique a writer uses in his/her writing
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
It is also fun to look for shells.
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
What is the author main point?
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information very quickly. That's why they use pictures! The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
Pictures help weather reporters get information out fast
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
What can you infer about Violet?
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
What is this selection mainly about?
Emma was having trouble in math class. Word problems were very difficult for her. Her mother decided to hire a tutor. Now she is getting better grades. What is the text structure?
Chronology
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Compare/Contrast
There are many different types of finches. The red-headed parrot finch and the black-headed munia finch are two different types. The red-headed parrot finch has a green body and a red head. The black-headed munia finch has an orange body and a black head. They are both friendly, intelligent, and very easy to train. What is the text structure?
Chronology
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Compare/Contrast
Brent decided to wash his clothes. He mixed the red and white clothes together in the washing machine. He washed them using hot water. All of his white clothes turned pink. What is the text structure?
Sequence
Problem/Solution
Chronology
Cause/Effect
What is alliteration?
The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.
A literary device that uses exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
A technique where a word is repeated at the end of successive clauses or sentences.
A form of imagery that appeals to the sense of touch.
