4th Grade
ELA 1
ELA 1
What is a root word?
a word that stands alone - with no prefixes or suffixes.
Bonus- Give an example of a root word then add a prefix or suffix to it
Disaster loomed in the inky depths toward which the rocket sped. A satellite, like a tiny bug compared to the eagle-like rocket, edged into the rocket's path. Luckily, the two spacecraft did not meet. At the last minute, the rocket got by the silent, blinking satellite.
Which of the following phrases would best replace "got by" to make it more descriptive?
A) roared past
B) went around
C) flew quite near
D) continued along
A) roared past
Which of these is the best source for the information needed to answer the research question of how are crayons made?
A) a webpage that allows users to color pictures with a crayon toolbar
B) a magazine article called “Coloring America since 1903: The History of Crayons”
C) a newspaper article that asks children to suggest names for five new colors of crayons
D) an online article titled “More Than Paint: How Artists Use Crayons, Shoe Polish, and Even Food for Color”
B) a magazine article called “Coloring America since 1903: The History of Crayons”
What is the prefix in the word uncomfortable?
Un
Does the following sentence have a simile or a metaphor: Amy was lightning. She moved quickly and fiercely.
Metaphor
What does this simile mean: The instructor's directions were as clear as mud.
A - the directions were long
B - the directions did not make sense
C - the directions were real
D - the directions were easy to understand
B - the directions did not make sense
Coach Rollins called a team meeting that Saturday afternoon at practice. “I just wanted to tell you how proud I am,” the coach said. “You have been playing so well all Spring. Now we have one final game to end the season. I hope you will all play your best today.”The whole team cheered loudly, hugged, and ran out onto the field with smiles.
Which word in the paragraph is incorrect?
A) Rollins
B) Saturday
C) coach
D) Spring
D) Spring
A student is writing a research report about sea stars. She wrote an opinion in the report. ReadRead the sentences from the report and the directions that follow.
Amazing Sea StarsStars
Sea stars are sea animals with hard, spiny skin. They crawl along the ocean floor. Most sea stars have five arms. They also have tube feet on their underside. Sea stars have a surprising ability. It is truly astonishing.
The student took notes about sea stars. Which note supports the student's opinion?
A) They move slowly around using their muscles.
B) They can grow a new arm if one is damaged.
C) Their tough skin protects them from predators.
D) Some live in underwater forests made of seaweed.
B) They can grow a new arm if one is damaged.
Read the paragraph and complete the task that follows.
We went to visit my uncleuncle in Massachusetts. He liveslives just outside of Boston, so we went sightseeing in the City.City. We went to see where Paul Revere lived. He was a famous hero in the American Revolution.Revolution. After that we walked through Boston Commons, a large park.park. Then we went to a baseball game.
Choose the word that is incorrectly capitalized.
A) uncle
B) City
C) Revolution
D) park
B) City
What does the simile mean in the sentence below?
Even though Lily had her test today, she was as cool as a cucumber.
She was relaxed.
What is the antonym for the word allow?
A - Let
B - Prevent
C- Angry
D - Help
B - Prevent
What is the root word in "delicately"?
A - deli
B - delicate
C - ly
D - deliberate
B - delicate
Identify the error in this sentence:
joey likes to swim, ride bikes and read books
The sentence should be:
Joey likes to swim, ride bikes, and read books.
What word is a verb in the following sentence?
Tony slithered quietly down the hallway.
slithered
If the root -ist means someone who is, what does the word artist mean?
Someone who is skill in art or one who makes art.
What does the suffix -ful mean?
The mom was so stressed out from her children that she felt like she was going to lose her marbles. What does this idiom mean?
A - Go crazy
B - Drop something
C - Leave the situation
D - Work harder
A - Go crazy
"She jumped as high as a plane" is an example of what?
A - simile
B - metaphor
C - idiom
D - personification
A - simile
What is the theme of this paragraph?
Sadie was kicking a soccer ball in the house and broke her mom's expensive vase. The vase was shattered into a million pieces. She went to her mom and told her what she had done even though she knew she'd be punished.
The theme is honesty
Emily assumed her mom washed her shirt because it was missing.
What does the word assumed mean?
suspected or guessed
The text structure what put events in order is know as ___________.
a. compare and contrast
b. sequence or chronological
c. problem and solution
b. sequence or chronological
What does the prefix "pre" mean?
before
The girl charged me for the necklace I broke. Which is the correct meaning of charge?
A - To accuse someone of something
B - To demand money
C - A price
D - to move towards someone quickly
B. To demand money
Which word has a suffix?
A - gather
B - peacefully
C - impolite
D - cats
B - peacefully
Details that help support a main idea are called____.
Supporting details
An exclamatory sentence ends with a/an....
Exclamation point
I was bending over backwards to please my new teacher. What does the idiom "bending of backwards" mean?
Really trying hard to please.
What does the simile "her heart was a big as gold" mean?
She was really nice.
A student is writing a report about the landforms of Italy. The student found the following sources. Which source would most likely have information for the report?
A) Cooking Secrets from the Land of Italy, a book that tells about cooking foods that are found in different areas of Italy
B) With Love, from Italy, a book which tells about the different things that are made in the country of Italy
C) All Around Italy, a book which tells about the rivers, mountains, and plains of the country of Italy
D) The History of Italy, a book which tells about Italy's past
C) All Around Italy, a book which tells about the rivers, mountains, and plains of the country of Italy
What does the idiom in this sentence mean: Even though the information that was given to me was confidential, I let the cat out of the bag and shared it with my sister.
A - gave away a secret
B - keep something private
C - talk loudly
D - discuss quietly
A - gave away a secret