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ELA MCAS 4th Grade Review (Massachusetts Standards Basic)
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1
Which transition word shows a contrast?
Finally
Next
However
Because
2
What is the author's tone in a funny story?
Humorous
Sad
Serious
Mysterious
3
What is a synonym for "content"?
Frustrated
Worried
Angry
Satisfied
4
What is an antonym for "vivid"?
Colorful
Bright
Dull
Faint
5
Which sentence best shows a character’s motivation?
(what they want)
The cat stretched lazily on the windowsill.
Olivia found an old book on the table.
The sun was setting, casting a golden glow.
Olivia studied every night so she could do well on her test.
6
Which text structure compares two things?
Sequence
Problem and solution
Compare and contrast
Cause and effect
7
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
The baby was as light as a feather.
The dog barked loudly at the stranger.
The wind whispered through the trees.
Her smile was a bright sun, lighting up the room.
8
How does a character's action reveal their personality?
By describing the setting
By listing facts about them
By showing what they do and how they react to problems
By telling the reader their name
9
Which text feature helps a reader find the definition of an important word?
Heading
Index
Glossary
Caption
10
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A direct comparison without "like" or "as"
A word that imitates a sound
An extreme exaggeration
11
Which suffix changes "care" into an adjective?
-ful
-ing
-ly
-ed
12
What type of text structure is used in this passage? First, mix the flower and sugar. Next, add the eggs and milk.
Compare and Contrast
Problem and solution
Sequence
Cause and effect
13
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
The pizza smelled delicious.
The trees danced in the wind.
I told you a million times!
She was as busy as a bee.
14
What type of passage is most likely to include a moral or lesson?
A biography
A science report
A fable
A news article
15
Which transition word best shows cause and effect?
First
And
Because
However
16
What does an author’s purpose in a nonfiction article often include?
To confuse readers
To make up a story
To entertain readers
To provide information or explain something
17
What does "the wind whispered secrets to me " show?
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Hyperbole
18
What is the main idea of a passage?
A character’s name
The most important idea the text is about
A fun fact in the text
The last sentence of the story
19
Which sentence is written correctly?
She runs to the store quickly.
She ran quick to the store.
She running to the store quickly.
She run to the store quickly.
20
Which of the following is an opinion?
Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.
Ice melts in warm temperatures.
The sun rises in the east.
Dogs have four legs.
21
Which sentence best describes a character’s trait?
Maya had a pet dog.
Maya lived in a small town.
Maya went to the park.
Maya always helped others, even when she was busy.
22
What is the purpose of a heading in an article?
To add pictures
To summarize the story
To list the characters
To organize information into sections
23
What is a conclusion you can draw if a character is shivering and wrapping a scarf around their neck?
They are going to bed.
They are feeling sick.
They are excited.
They are cold.
24
What does the word "
benevolent
" most likely mean? The
benevolent
woman donated money to the local animal shelter.
Indifferent
Angry
Harmful
Generous
25
What is the best way to summarize a story?
Retell every single detail.
Describe the main events in a few sentences.
Copy the last paragraph.
List every character’s name.
26
What does the idiom, "Don't worry about the math test, it's
a piece of cake"
mean?
It refers to a sweet dessert.
Math is as fun as cupcakes
It means something is very easy.
It means something is very hard.
27
What does the word "
audible
" most likely mean?
The sound of the bell ringing was barely
audible
over the noise.
quiet
invisible
Able to be heard
loud
28
What does the word "migrate" most likely mean?
In the fall, the birds will
migrate
to a different place
To build a nest
To stay in one place
To move from one place to another
To grow bigger
29
Which sentence best shows the theme of a story about friendship?
Jake helped his friend fix his bike after it broke.
Lena and Ava argued and never talked again.
Mike found a lost puppy and kept it.
Ben and Sam always support each other, even when times are tough.
30
What does the prefix "un-" mean in "unhappy"?
Before
Not
Again
Very
31
What does the word "
arid
" most likely mean?
The desert is known for its
arid
climate, where little rain ever falls.
fertile
cold
dry
wet
32
How can you tell a story is written in first-person point of view?
The narrator is not part of the story.
The story includes a lot of dialogue.
It uses "he" and "she" to describe characters.
The narrator uses "I" and "me" to tell the story.
33
Which passage is an example of a problem-and-solution text structure?
The dog was lost so we made posters to find him.
Tigers and lions are both big cats, but they live in different places.
The tree was tall and full of green leaves.
Butterflies start as caterpillars, then they grow wings.
34
Which text structure tells things in the order than they happened?
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Chronological Order (Sequence)
Description
35
What is the purpose of a conclusion in writing?
To give extra details
To add a fun fact
To introduce the topic
To end the writing and summarize key points
