4th Grade ELA TCAP Practice

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The central theme or message of the passage.

• The author's biography and background.

• The historical context of the passage.

• A summary of the passage's events.

Identify a key vocabulary word from the text and define it.

• explain

• illustrate

• summarize

• define

What are the supporting details that back up the main idea?

• Examples, statistics, quotes, and facts that reinforce the main idea.

• Opinions and beliefs that are not supported

• Personal anecdotes without evidence

• Irrelevant information unrelated to the main idea

How does the author organize the information in the passage?

• The author uses a structured format with an introduction, supporting details, and a conclusion.

• The author uses a question-and-answer format throughout the passage.

• The author lists random facts without any structure.

• The author presents a series of unrelated anecdotes.

What is the tone of the text? Provide evidence to support your answer.

• The tone of the text is sarcastic.

• The tone of the text is humorous.

• The tone of the text is informative.

• The tone of the text is critical.

Summarize the text in your own words.

• Detailed explanations are better than summaries.

• Summaries should include every detail from the text.

• Summarizing information is crucial for clear and concise communication.

• Summarizing is unnecessary for effective communication.

What is a character trait of the main character?

• Cowardice

• Deceitfulness

• Bravery

• Indifference

How does the setting influence the events in the story?

• The setting only affects the dialogue between characters.

• The setting influences the events by shaping characters' actions and the story's mood.

• The setting is irrelevant to the overall plot development.

• The setting has no impact on the characters' decisions.

What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

• To inform or persuade the reader.

• To summarize previous research.

• To confuse the reader.

• To entertain the reader.

Identify a figurative language example used in the text and explain its effect.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification