4th Grade Reading Proficient Practice Test 4

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

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Persuasive Elements--RIT 201 – 210

This add makes you want to buy the garbage bags because:

a.	They are cheap.	c.	They are black.
b.	They are thick.	d.	They are made of plastic.

To Whom would this ad appeal?

a.	truck drivers	c.	football fans
b.	cat lovers	d.	bankers

How does this ad catch your attention?

a.	appeal to save money	c.	free computer time
b.	offers great craft ideas	d.	gardening ideas

The girls are excited because:

a.	Education opens doors.	c.	They like their graduation gowns.
b.	They don’t have homework.	d.	Their families are proud.

What does this ad want you to do?

a.	Use your telephone more often.	c.	Buy their medication.
b.	Read to your children.	d.	Buy their magazine.

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Application Transfer--191 – 200
Read the passage and answer the question.
It was raining hard and the wind was blowing. The teacher said that we could play games in the
classroom during recess time.
Why are the children staying in at recess?

a.	It was too hot.	c.	The weather was bad.
b.	The classroom was messy.	d.	The teacher was sick.

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Cause and Effect--191 – 200
1. Read the story and answer the question.
The golden lion tamarin lives in a small area of Brazil. These small monkeys are in danger of becoming extinct. The forest where they live is shrinking fast. As more people move into this area, trees are cut down to make room for cities and farms. The golden lion tamarin is also disappearing because they have been captured by people. People think they are cute and want them as pets.
What is causing the golden lion tamaris to become endangered?

a.	They eat the leaves on the trees that are being cut down.	c.	The trees where they live are being cut down to make room for cities.
b.	They ate too many bananas.	d.	People are putting them in zoos.

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Compare and Contrast--191 – 200
1. Look at the picture and answer the question.

Which of the above items in this picture are NOT inanimate?

a.	desk	c.	paper
b.	man	d.	phone

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Drawing Conclusions--191 – 200
Read the passage and answer the question.
The football game started earlier last Saturday. The games usually start at 7:00 p.m. Now that it is getting closer to winter, it is nice that the games are earlier in the day, so we don’t have to wear our heavy coats.
Why are the football games starting earlier?

a.	It is getter warmer.	c.	It is getting colder.
b.	The players are on time.	d.	We can cheer longer.

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Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Main Idea--191 – 200
1. Read the passage and answer the question.
Kathy went on a walk with her friend. They had a great time talking, getting exercise, and enjoying the weather. They went all around the walking path, and back to their cars. They decided they would go again tomorrow.
What is the main idea of this passage?

a.	Kathy and her friend were walking.	c.	Kathy loved the weather.
b.	Kathy was with her best friend.	d.	Walking is the best exercise.

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Read the following magazine article and answer the question.
Bats have always played an important part in human myths. Because bats are nocturnal animals, people have even though of them as evil spirits—friends of witches, vampires, ghosts, and other creatures of the night. Today, we know that bats are not evil spirits. Yet, so many unkind things have been said about bats over the years that many people still have greatly exaggerated. It’s important to know the truth about these interest animals.
Copyright Info: Wood, Linda C and Rink, Deane. “Zoo Books,” May 1999.
What is the main idea of this magazine article?

a.	Bats are friends of witches and vampires.	c.	Bats are myths.
b.	People have thought of bats as evil even though they are not.	d.	Bats are nocturnal animals.

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Read the following and answer the question.
Butterflies are insects that have scales on their wings. They have thousands of these tiny, colored scales on each wing. The scales are arranged in different ways to make colorful patterns on the butterflies’ wings. Flutter, flutter, flutter the butterfly does go. Flying through the air, its wings all aglow.
Pitter, patter, putter colors they do sing, See the colorful patterns on their wings.
What is the main idea of these two pieces of writing?

a.	Butterflies are insects.	c.	Butterflies have scales that create colorful patterns on their wings.
b.	Butterflies can fly.	d.	Butterflies are interesting insects.

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Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Summarize--191 – 200
1. Read the passage and answer the question.
Charlotte’s pretty, ruffled dress was becoming torn and ragged. She needed a pair of pants to she could climb around on the ship without getting caught in the ropes on the deck. She needed to get around more quickly, because she could not keep up with the rest of the crew. She had to find something quick.
What is the best summary for this passage?

a.	Charlotte’s clothes would not allow her to work properly on the ship, and she needed new ones.	c.	Charlotte’s clothes did not match the clothes of the rest of the crew.
b.	The captain was angry because she tried to help the crew.	d.	Crew members were getting angry with Charlotte.

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Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Drawing Conclusions--RIT 201 - 210
Read the passage and answer the question.
Mary and her mother wanted to bake a cake. They mixed eggs, flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. Mary helped pour the cake mix into the pan. The preheated the oven.
What will Mary and her mother do next?

a.	eat the cake	c.	cut the cake into pieces
b.	put the cake in the oven	d.	put frosting on the cake

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Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Inference--RIT 201 - 210
Read the passage and answer the question.

How long is the yard sale open?

a.	9 hours	c.	12 hours
b.	8 hours	d.	24 hours

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Read the following label and answer the question.

What can happen if you do not take the vitamin with a full glass of water?

a.	You may get sleepy.	c.	The vitamin will not work.
b.	You may get an upset stomach.	d.	Children under 10 will get tired.

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Read the passage and answer the question.
He was not the same. The plane passing by without rescuing him had changed him completely. He was not the same and would never be like he had been before. The old Brian was weak, now he was new, stronger and would not give up so he could survive.
How do you think Brian has changed?

a.	Brian was stronger, more aware and careful.	c.	Brian is angry because he’s made mistakes.
b.	Brian felt sorry for himself and wanted to give up.	d.	Brian has not changed at all.

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Read the passage and answer the question.
Jan Brett, an author of many children’s books, uses many of the stories told to her by her Swedish grandmother. She illustrates her books with the cheerful colors and patterns often used in Northern European countries.
Based on this passage, which statement best describes Jan Brett?

a.	She plans to move to Sweden.	c.	Her work is not important.
b.	She believes children should read.	d.	Her stories tell about her family’s history.

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Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Main Idea--RIT 201 - 210
Read the selection from Island of the Blue Dolphins and answer the question.
I do not remember much of this time, except that many suns rose and set. I though about what I was going to do now that I was alone. I did not leave the village. Not until I had eaten all of the abalones did I leave and then only to gather more. Yet, I do remember the day that I decided I would never live in the village again.Copyright Info: Not enough information. Island of the Blue Dolphins. (Teacher author: Bev
Holtom)
What is the main idea from this passage?

a.	She is alone and must survive.	c.	She likes to eat abalones.
b.	She lives in the village with her brother.	d.	She is leaving the village.

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Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Prediction--RIT 201 - 210
Read the passage and answer the question.
Janet looked out her bedroom window and saw the beautiful, new, white snow covering the ground outside. She quickly got dressed and ran out the front door to make the first snowman of the season. “Don’t forget your gloves! Your fingers will freeze!” called her mother, as the door slammed. “Don’t need them! No time!” yelled Janet as she jumped into the snow. After about 5 minutes of working in the ice-cold snow with her bare hands to make the snowman, Janet
realized that her fingers were so cold they were starting to hurt.
What will Janet most likely do next?

a.	Go back in the house for her coat.	c.	Go back in the house for her gloves.
b.	Take off her coat and boots.	d.	Ask her mother to help her make the snowman.