4th Grade EOG Jeopardy

Passage Questions

100

Which word describes Jake's Grandpa? A. Busy B. Shy C. Lazy D. Caring

D. Caring

200

How does the author show that Jake's grandpa is a good grandpa? A. Because he tells stories. B. Because he was really nice. C. Because he always has time for Jake. D. Because he was a glass maker.

C. Because he always has time for Jake.

300

What statement summarizes the text? A. Jake has a nice grandpa. B. Joe has a nice grandpa. C. Jake's grandfather is a great grandfather because he learned how to be a good grandpa from his own Grandpa Joe. D. Grandpa Joe was a good grandpa and was really nice.

C. Jake's grandfather is a great grandfather because he learned how to be a good grandpa from his own Grandpa Joe

400

What statement supports the main idea of the selection? A. People should spend more time working than with family. B. People should spend more time with family than working. C. People should spend more time fishing than building forts. D. People should spend more time building forts than fishing.

B. People should spend more time with family than working.

500

How are Grandpa Joe and and Jake's Grandpa alike? A. Both spent a lot of time with their grandsons. B. Both worked as glass makers and mechanics. C. Both wanted someone to invent aunts and uncles. D. Both had important jobs when they were young.

A. Both spent a lot of time with their grandsons.

Cause & Effect

100

Cause: The sun is shining. What would the effect be? A. It's going to be a warm day. B. It's going to rain. C. Everyone will wake up early. D. It will be too hot to play outside.

A. It's going to be a warm day.

200

Jasper and Judy live in a big apartment house. They live on the tenth floor. Last week Jasper walked up all nine flights of stairs. He was very tired when he got home. Cause: Jasper walked up nine flights of stairs. What was the effect? a. Judy was tired when she got home. b. He lives on the tenth floor. c. He was tired when he got home.

c. He was tired when he got home.

300

Michael did not want to go to the dentist. He was afraid that Dr. Yurman would hurt him. He cried all the way to the office. But after all that, it didn't hurt at all. Effect: Michael cried all the way to the office. What was the cause? a. He wanted to see Dr. Yurman. b. He was afraid of the dentist. c. The dentist didn't hurt him at all.

b. He was afraid of the dentist.

400

Kitty and her friend decided to take a trip. "We'll go to the beach," said Kitty. "The beach is nice in the autumn. It's cool, so there won't be many people there. It won't be crowded at all." Cause: The weather is cool. What is the Effect? a. There won't be many people at the beach. b. Kitty will take a long trip. c. The beach will be very crowded.

a. There won't be many people at the beach.

500

Peter walked quickly down the dark street. It was quiet. Suddenly, a dog howled. Peter walked even faster after that. Cause: A dog howled. What was the effect? a. Peter went inside. b. Peter walked even faster. c. Everything was quiet.

b. Peter walked even faster.

Context Clues

100

We all wanted to visit Grandfather. Mother, Father, and I got in the car. We ____________ to grandfather's house. We had a good time with him all afternoon. A. ran B. drove C. crossed D. strolled

B. drove

200

I raced with my friend. We started together. We both ran very fast. This time she _____________ first. I said, "you win!" A. began B. fell C. finished D. started

C. finished

300

I am in a hurry in the morning. I eat a small breakfast. I am busy at lunchtime. I do not eat much. I am hungry at night. I eat a big __________. A. breakfast B. snack C. lunch D. Dinner

D. dinner

400

There are so many people in the city who sell things. Some merchants sell food. Some sell cloths. I like the merchants who sell toys best. What is a merchant? A. people who sell things B. people who buy things C. people who throw things D. people who trade

A. people who sell things

500

The police officer held her hand out. The cars halted. The children crossed the street. Then the police officer waved her hand. All the cars started to move again. What does the word halted mean? A. started B. stopped C. moved quickly D. sped around

B. stopped

Main Idea

100

The crop that gives the most food to humans and animals in the United States is corn. Most of the corn grown is for use as animal feed. The farmers of the United States produce about one half of all the corn grown in the world. What is the main idea? A. Corn is grown as feed for humans and animals. B. Corn is grown all over the world. C. Corn is important as it is used for many things. D. Corn is the best crop.

A. Corn is grown as feed for humans and animals.

200

One of the most welcome sights in the desert is the cactus. The cactus is a plant that can store large amounts of water. It has a thick, tough skin to keep the water in. There are many kinds of cacti. Some grow as tall as 50 feet. What is the main idea? A. The cactus grows in most parts of the world. B. The cactus is a beautiful-looking plant. C. The cactus is really tall. D. The cactus is designed for storing water.

D. The cactus is designed for storing water.

300

There are about 2,000 kinds of bats. They come in many sizes. bats are rather strange looking animals. They are soft and furry with large ears. Bats can not run or walk. They usually eat insects. Bats are the only mammals that fly. What is the main idea? A. Bats are unusual mammals. B. Bats move by running and flying. C. Bats look like many other animals. D. There are a lot of different types of bats.

D. Bats are unusual mammals.

400

Cats are popular house pets. Cats come in a variety of colors. Some cats have long hair and some have short hair. There are cats that have no tails. Cats can have eyes of many different colors. A cat can be solid color, more than one color, or striped. What is the main idea? A. Cats make the best house pet. B. Cats are very similar. C. There is much variety in the cat family. D. Cats have a lot of features.

C. There is much variety in the cat family.

500

Chocolate is a popular food. Today we think of it mainly as a candy. Years ago, it started out as a drink. All chocolate is made from the beans of the cacao tree. There are many steps to follow in turning cacao beans into the kind of chocolate we eat. What is the main idea? A. Making chocolate is a long process. B. Chocolate is high in vitamins. C. Chocolate has few uses. D. Chocolate is delicious.

A. Making chocolate is a long process.

Passage Questions

100

Based on paragraph 10, which word is similar to "mean"? A. Angry B. Unkind C. Intend D. Cause

C. Intend

200

How does Jake feel about his Grandpa spending time with him? A. Irritated B. Angry C. Fortunate D. Bored

C. Fortunate

300

According to the selection, why was Jake shy about asking his grandfather about his own grandparents? A. It seemed strange. B. They were dead. C. They were very old. D. His grandpa would get mad about him asking.

A. It seemed strange.

400

What is meant by the sentence "...he could make a weeping willow dry its tears and laugh out loud"? A. He was able to fix trees that were dying. B. He could make the trees laugh with his jokes. C. He told jokes to people about trees. D. He was able to make all kinds of people happy.

D. He was able to make all kinds of people happy.

500

In paragraph 14, what does Grandpa mean when he says "But my Grandpa Joe had a way with people. Made 'em smile." ? A. Grandpa Joe was a dentist who repaired smiles. B. Grandpa Joe was always smiling at others. C. Grandpa Joe's magic was friendly and made people excited. D. Grandpa Joe was friendly and made people happy.

D. Grandpa Joe was friendly and made people happy.