4th Grade Review

Cause and Effect

100

I was late to school because my alarm didn't go off.

What is the cause in the sentence?

my alarm didn't go off

200

I am too much candy, so I had a tummyache.

What is the effect in the sentence?

I had a tummyache.

300

My cat knocked over my glass of water, so I had to clean it up.

What is the cause in the sentence?

My cat knocked over my glass of water

400

I had to get the mop since I spilled my juice

What is the effect in the sentence?

I had to get the mop

500

When water is heated, the molecules move quickly, therefore the water boils.

What is the effect in the sentence?

the water boils

There, Their, They're

100

Fill in the blank:

Because Tamara and Casey drive so slowly, __________ friends expect them to arrive at least fifteen minutes late to dinners and movies.

their

200

Fill in the blank:

"Don't touch those cookies!" warned Mrs. Patterson. "__________ made with termites and honey for Freddie, my pet anteater."

they're

300

Fill in the blank:

Mom was furious when she arrived home from work. __________ were muddy paw prints on the new white sofa, a huge grape juice stain on the carpeting, and a message from the high school wanting to know why my little brother George wasn't in class

There

400

Fill in the blank:

I'm starving! Are __________ any more leftover honey-roasted grasshoppers in the fridge?

there

500

Fill in the blank:

Julia has put her house up for sale because the neighbors are driving her crazy. They play loud music until 2 a.m., after which __________ German shepherd barks for another three hours.

their

Sentence Grammar

100

This is the naming part of a sentence, it usually comes first.

the subject

200

This is the telling part of a sentence, it usually comes second and has to have a verb.

the predicate

300

Which sentence is NOT a complete thought?

John waited all morning. He was late for work. Because his car was in the shop. He was very frustrated.

Because his car was in the shop

400

Which sentence is NOT a complete thought?

I couldn't believe this was happening to me! My little brother got peanut butter all over my homework. He tried to help. Made it worse. Now there's peanut butter everywhere.

Made it worse

500

Which sentence has a compound predicate?

1. My cat likes to eat fish for dinner.
2. Her dog likes to play with rope and squeaky toys.
3. Dogs and cats make good pets.
4. The llama runs in the field and chases mice.

The llama runs in the field and chases mice.

Fact and Opinion

100

This is a statement that can be verified. It can be proven to be true or false through objective evidence

Fact

200

This is a statement that expresses a feeling, an attitude, a value judgment, or a belief.

An opinion

300

Is this a fact or an opinion?

A giant tortoise can live to be over 150 years old.

fact

400

Is this a fact or an opinion?

A polar bear is the most fun animal to watch.

opinion

500

Is this a fact or an opinion?

A rhinoceros can be very difficult to take care of.

opinion

Phonics and Spelling

100

Which word is spelled correctly:

1. fivteen

2. fifteen

3. fiveteen

fifteen

200

What is the plural of goose?

geese

300

How would you divide the word frozen into syllables?

1. fr/ozen

2. froz/en

3. fro/zen

fro/zen

400

What is the plural of calf?

calves

500

This is a unit of spoken language that consists of one or more vowel sounds alone or with one or more consonant sounds coming before or following.

a syllable