4th Grade Math
What is 345 + 128?
473
Which state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?
Liquid
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
What is a complete sentence required to have?
Subject and predicate
What is the author’s purpose when they write to explain how something works?
To inform
What is the value of the digit 7 in 3,742?
700
What causes day and night on Earth?
Earth’s rotation
What is a major purpose of the Texas Constitution?
To establish laws and structure of state government
Which word is the verb: “The students carefully read the passage.”
read
What does it mean to make an inference?
Making an inference means using the clues in a story combined with what you already know to figure out something the author doesn’t directly state
What is 56 × 4?
224
What type of energy is released when a rubber band snaps?
Mechanical energy
Why was the discovery of oil at Spindletop important?
It led to a major economic boom in Texas
What is wrong with this sentence? “my friend and i went to the park.”
Needs capitalization: “My friend and I went to the park.”
What text structure is used when a passage explains how a seed becomes a plant step by step?
Sequence / chronological order
A rectangle has perimeter 30 cm. If one side is 8 cm, what is the other side?
7 cm
How does a plant’s roots help it survive?
Absorb water and nutrients from soil and anchor the plant.
What is one reason Texas has a diverse population today?
Immigration, economic opportunities, and migration within the U.S.
Combine: “The dog barked. The dog was hungry.”
The dog barked because it was hungry. (or similar correct conjunction sentence)
character says, “I knew I should have studied more,” after failing a test. What does this reveal about the character?
They regret not preparing and are reflective about their choices
Which fraction is greater: 3/8 or 1/2?
1/2
A student places a metal spoon in hot water and after a few minutes the entire spoon becomes warm. What type of energy transfer is this and how does it occur?
Thermal energy transfer through conduction (heat moves from warmer water to cooler metal through direct contact)
How did railroads impact the growth of Texas in the late 1800s?
They increased trade, connected regions, and helped cities grow rapidly
Improve this sentence for detail: “The boy ran.”
Answers vary (must include detail like where/how/why: “The boy ran quickly across the playground to catch the ball.”)
A student answers a question and must point to a sentence in the text that proves their answer. What skill is being used, and why is it important?
Using text evidence; it supports answers with proof from the text and shows understanding of what the author wrote