Grade 4 ELA Practice Questions

Which phrase from is an example of a simile?

• a) as fast as the wind

• b) a sense of worry

• c) with a kind family

• d) through the park

The little puppy Max MOST LIKELY runs after the butterfly because he

• a) wants to capture it.

• b) is happy to see it.

• c) is curious and playful.

• d) is trying to impress Whiskers.

What can we conclude about Whiskers based on this story?

• a) Whiskers is proud.

• b) Whiskers dislikes puppies.

• c) Whiskers is helpful and friendly.

• d) Whiskers is afraid of Max.

In "The Little Lost Puppy," why does Max feel sad and worried?

• a) He is hungry.

• b) He is tired of running.

• c) He has lost his way home.

• d) He doesn't like butterflies.

What is the meaning of the sentence, “A sense of worry filled his heart"?

• a) Max is excited.

• b) Max is scared and unsure.

• c) Max is feeling brave.

• d) Max is playing a game.

Which of the following events happens last in "The Little Lost Puppy"? (Circle the correct answer.)

• a) Max chased a butterfly.

• b) Max met a friendly cat.

• c) Max found his way back home.

• d) Max wandered away from the yard.

What does the author mean by the phrase "his tiny tail drooping" in paragraph 5?

• a) Max is excited.

• b) Max is moving quickly.

• c) Max is sad and feeling down.

• d) Max is wagging happily.

What does the phrase "follow me” indicate about Whiskers' character?

• a) She is unkind.

• b) She is caring and wants to help.

• c) She likes to play games.

• d) She is tired and wants to leave.

What is the meaning of the phrase "filled with joy" in paragraph 8?

• a) Max was hungry.

• b) Max was happy and cheerful.

• c) Max was lost again.

• d) Max was feeling sleepy.

Based on the text, what does Max learn from his adventure?

• a) Butterflies are not worth chasing.

• b) Friends can help you in difficult times.

• c) There are dangers in the big world.

• d) He should stay inside all the time.