4th Grade ELA MAAP Practice Questions

What is the main purpose of a narrative text?

• To describe a process.

• To analyze data.

• To tell a story.

• To provide instructions.

Identify a key theme commonly found in 4th grade literature.

• Friendship

• Science

• Mystery

• Adventure

What are the characteristics of a poem?

• All poems must rhyme

• Poems cannot express emotions

• Characteristics of a poem include rhythm, meter, imagery, sound devices, emotional expression, and figurative language.

• Poems are always written in prose

Define the term 'figurative language' and give an example.

• Figurative language is a way of using words to create meaning beyond the literal; an example is a metaphor.

• Figurative language refers to the literal meaning of words; an example is a definition.

• Figurative language is a type of grammar rule; an example is a noun.

• Figurative language is only used in poetry; an example is a rhyme.

How can context clues help you understand unfamiliar words?

• Context clues only confuse the reader further.

• Context clues are irrelevant to understanding words.

• Context clues provide definitions for unfamiliar words.

• Context clues help you understand unfamiliar words by providing hints or information that suggest their meanings.

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

• A fact is always true; an opinion is always false.

• A fact can change over time; an opinion is permanent.

• A fact is objective and verifiable; an opinion is subjective and based on personal beliefs.

• A fact is based on feelings; an opinion is based on evidence.

Explain the importance of the main idea in a paragraph.

• The main idea is irrelevant to the overall message of the paragraph.

• The main idea should be omitted to allow for more details in the paragraph.

• The main idea is only important for the conclusion of the paragraph.

• The main idea is crucial as it provides the central theme and focus of a paragraph, aiding in reader comprehension.

What are some strategies for summarizing a story?

• Identify main characters, plot, and setting; focus on key events and themes; condense into a few sentences.

• Provide a detailed analysis of the writing style

• List all characters in alphabetical order

• Describe the author's background

Identify a common literary device used in stories.

• Imagery

• Alliteration

• Foreshadowing

• Symbolism

How does an author's perspective influence a text?

• An author's perspective has no impact on the text.

• An author's perspective influences a text by shaping its themes, characters, and narrative style.

• An author's perspective only affects the book cover design.

• An author's perspective is irrelevant to the plot development.