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4th Grade Language Proficient Practice Test 5



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

liza and bobby looked forward to visiting their grandparents. grandma ruth and grandpa john lived in
the country and had lots of farm animals. they were really excited about the horses.
Which words should be capitalized?
a.
liza, bobby, grandparents, grandma ruth, grandpa john
c.
liza, grandparents, country, animals, they
b.
liza, bobby, grandma ruth, grandpa john, they
d.
liza, bobby, grandparents, they, horses
 

 2. 

as the young boy sauntered down the street, he yelled, “buy your newspaper from me!”
Which words should be capitalized?
a.
as, street
c.
as, buy
b.
as, boy
d.
as, newspaper
 

 3. 

When writing a direct quotation, which word or words are always capitalized?
a.
all of the nouns
c.
the last word in the quotation
b.
all important words
d.
the first word in the quotation
 

 4. 

Composing and Writing Process—Drafting and Revising Skills—RIT 191-200
Identify the best word to complete the following sentence.
My friends planned a _________________ party.
a.
flood
c.
surprise
b.
brave
d.
wind
 

 5. 

Which sentence uses figurative language to describe a visit at a beach?
a.
The beach was hot and sandy.
c.
Quiet clouds moved in.
b.
The rain splashed on my umbrella.
d.
Smooth purple shells washed in with the waves.
 

 6. 

The students ironed out their problems.
What does ironed out mean in this sentence?
a.
solved
c.
walked
b.
put out
d.
sang
 

 7. 

Read the following group of sentences. Which sentence does NOT describe uses of seaweed?
1. Did you know that you have probably eaten seaweed?
2. Different kinds of ice cream and hot fudge have seaweed in them.
3. We need to prevent water pollution.
4. Some people also eat seaweed as a vegetable. It can be served with rice.
a.
Sentence 1
c.
Sentence 3
b.
Sentence 2
d.
Sentence 4
 

 8. 

The stubborn nail refused to move.
What does the underline word mean in this sentence?
a.
jumped
c.
failed
b.
went
d.
begged
 

 9. 

The baby opened the cabinet. She took out all the cans. She smiled and giggled.
Which is the best way to combine the 3 sentences listed above?
a.
The baby opened the cabinet and took out all the cans and smiled.
c.
The baby took out all the cans and smiled then giggled.
b.
After the baby took all the cans out of the cabinet, she smiled and giggled.
d.
The baby opened a cabinet and took out all the cans from the cabinet.
 

 10. 

Snow hung on all the icy tree limbs after the storm.
Which phrases or modifiers enhance details?
a.
on
c.
icy
b.
all
d.
after
 

 11. 

“Lightening Storm”
Which of the following would be a strong sentence starter for the above topic?
a.
The lights went out.
c.
The room was dark.
b.
Maria shivered.
d.
Suddenly, there was a flash of lightening.
 

 12. 

Composing and Writing Process—Use Editing and Proofreading Processes—RIT 191-200
Which titles are capitalized correctly?
a.
Senator Stamper
c.
mayor Jones
b.
Dr. martin Luther King jr.
d.
professor Walton
 

 13. 

Identify the best example of a comparison.
a.
The shadow followed me.
c.
The water is as smooth as glass.
b.
The wind whipped at my face.
d.
The rain pounded the roof.
 

 14. 

Before Sheila recycles her aluminum cans, she crush___ all of them.
Which suffix best completes this sentence?
a.
ing
c.
est
b.
es
d.
er
 

 15. 

The alley cat was hanging around with another cat in the neighborhood.
Select the best definition for the underlined words.
a.
sleeping
c.
organizing
b.
befriending
d.
shouting
 

 16. 

Many ships and plains have disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle for unknown reasons.
Which of the above underlined words is used incorrectly?
a.
many
c.
unknown
b.
plains
d.
reasons
 

 17. 

My best friend moved to Denver Colorado.
Identify where there should be a comma.
a.
My, best
c.
moved, to
b.
friend, moved
d.
Denver, Colorado
 

 18. 

The room with the high ceiling.
Which is the best way to edit this fragmented sentence?
a.
The room with the high ceiling is.
c.
The room with the high ceiling clean.
b.
The room with the high ceiling is white.
d.
he room with the high ceiling white.
 

 19. 

Which return address on an envelope is correctly written?
a.
Mr. Cody Reid
911 Ranger Road
New York, Albany
c.
Mr. Cody Reid
911 Ranger Road
Albany, NY 20004
b.
Mr. Cody Reid
911 Ranger Road
New York 20004
d.
Mr. Reid
911 Ranger
Albany, NY, 20004
 

 20. 

Which group of words would need capital letters?
a.
car, truck, van
c.
congress, senate, supreme court
b.
basketball, baseball, soccer
d.
green, blue, yellow
 



 
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