Grade 4 English SOL Practice Test — Set 2 of 5

Set 2 of 5 — 50 more free Grade 4 English SOL practice questions from official VDOE released tests.

1. 1. The author includes the first paragraph in order to —

   Flist activities people like the mostGexplain why the area is largeHprovide details about the areaJdescribe the many bodies of water
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   Answer: H — provide details about the area

2. 2. What does cautioned mean in the paragraph from the introduction?

   Aexpecting more timeBprovided informationCwanting helpDgiven a warning
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   Answer: D — given a warning

3. 3. Read this thesaurus entry. complete adj. — entire, finished, perfect, total Which word best replaces complete in the “Hiking Essentials” section?

   FentireGfinishedHperfectJtotal
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   Answer: F — entire

4. 4. Based on the information in the “Keep an Eye to the Sky” section, the reader can tell that the weather —

   Ais beautiful throughout the yearBcan change suddenly during any seasonCis calm during much of fall and winterDcan best be enjoyed during warmer months
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   Answer: B — can change suddenly during any season

5. 5. In which section would the author most likely add information about planning when to hike?

   FThe introductionGHiking EssentialsHSet a Turnaround TimeJHike Smart
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   Answer: H — Set a Turnaround Time

6. 6. The flier shows that Thatcher National Wilderness Area has all of these EXCEPT —

   Aweather that allows for many outdoor activitiesBstaff who take hikers up the mountainsCareas that present safety problems for visitorsDhiking trails that contribute to its popularity
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   Answer: B — staff who take hikers up the mountains

7. 7. Which sentence is the best summary of the flier?

   FVisitors who take the time to prepare will enjoy the activities in Thatcher National Wilderness Area.GHikers must pack the right type of gear for the trails in Thatcher National Wilderness Area.HVisitors should dress warmly for hiking in the mountains of Thatcher National Wilderness Area.JHikers can fish and camp in certain areas around the lakes and streams of Thatcher National Wilderness Area.
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   Answer: F — Visitors who take the time to prepare will enjoy the activities in Thatcher National Wilderness Area.

8. 8. The author includes information about the setting in paragraph 1 to —

   Atell why there is a school in the storyBdescribe the weather on the prairieChelp the reader understand the time period of the storyDshow that the house is beside a creek
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   Answer: C — help the reader understand the time period of the story

9. 9. Why does the author include paragraph 4?

   FTo show how Benjamin felt riding in a wagonGTo show that Benjamin’s family took a long tripHTo explain why Benjamin’s family movedJTo explain why Benjamin had few books
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   Answer: J — To explain why Benjamin had few books

10. 10. What is paragraph 13 mainly about?

    ABenjamin is anxious when he reads the letter Mr. Peters sends.BBenjamin goes to the general store with Papa and looks for a letter in the mail.CBenjamin waits for weeks to receive a letter because of the long distance.DBenjamin hopes to receive a letter and is delighted once it arrives with good news.
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    Answer: D — Benjamin hopes to receive a letter and is delighted once it arrives with good news.

11. 11. Why does Papa tell Benjamin that he can pack two books on the wagon?

    FThe trip is too short to read more than a couple of books.GThe family has a small space to fit the books.HBenjamin is encouraged to bring books for his sister.JPapa will buy books when they arrive at their new home.
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    Answer: G — The family has a small space to fit the books.

12. 12. Benjamin begins thinking of faraway places when he —

    Ahears about a library that is in another townBsees himself as a character in a story he is readingCnotices a book in the schoolhouse after schoolDdecides to write a letter asking about a book wagon
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    Answer: B — sees himself as a character in a story he is reading

13. 13. What is the main conflict of the story?

    FBenjamin wants to read a book during the summer.GPapa will not allow Benjamin to take more books to Kansas.HBenjamin is looking for more adventure books to read.JMiss Cotter does not own the book that Benjamin wants.
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    Answer: F — Benjamin wants to read a book during the summer.

14. 14. What is the most important reason Miss Cotter tells Benjamin about Mr. Peters?

    AShe must return the books Benjamin wants to read.BShe wonders if Benjamin has been to the library.CShe thinks Benjamin could help him start a book wagon.DShe wants Benjamin to wait for him to arrive.
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    Answer: A — She must return the books Benjamin wants to read.

15. 15. After Benjamin reads the letter, he most likely feels —

    Famazed that Mr. Peters sent a replyGthrilled that the book wagon is coming to his townHhonored that Mr. Peters is coming to visit himJrelieved that the wagon has many books
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    Answer: G — thrilled that the book wagon is coming to his town

16. 16. Which word is a synonym for settle as it is used in paragraph 1?

    AmeetBarriveCliveDexplore
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    Answer: C — live

17. 17. What does jolt mean in paragraph 2?

    Fcrashing soundGsudden movementHgushing waterJcertain danger
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    Answer: G — sudden movement

18. 18. Which question is answered in the “Searching for a Buried Treasure” section of the article?

    AHow long did it take David Hawley to find the Arabia?BWhy did David Hawley look for the Arabia somewhere other than in the Missouri River?CIn what year did David Hawley find out about the Arabia?DWhat city did David Hawley travel to in order to gather information about the Arabia?
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    Answer: B — Why did David Hawley look for the Arabia somewhere other than in the Missouri River?

19. 19. Paragraph 11 helps the reader to understand that the pioneers —

    Fpacked their supplies carefullyGplanned to move into cabins already built for themHwere fearful of the hard life ahead of themJknew supplies would be hard to find where they were going
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    Answer: J — knew supplies would be hard to find where they were going

20. 20. Which sentence best states the main idea of paragraph 14?

    AThe history of the Arabia has been preserved in a museum.BPeople want to see the many treasures that were once part of the Arabia.CHawley wanted people to know about the pioneers on the Arabia.DTreasures from the Arabia are worth more today than they were a century ago.
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    Answer: A — The history of the Arabia has been preserved in a museum.

21. 21. According to the article, which part of the ship was uncovered first?

    FThe hullGThe paddle wheelHThe enginesJThe pilot house
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    Answer: G — The paddle wheel

22. 22. In which word does -al have the same meaning as it does in signal?

    AcarnivalBequalCnaturalDactual
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    Answer: D — actual

23. 23. According to the article, the objects that were discovered showed —

    Fwhat the lives of the pioneers on the steamboat were likeGthat steamboats could carry a large amount of cargoHwhere the people on the steamboat came fromJthat there was enough food for everyone on the steamboat
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    Answer: F — what the lives of the pioneers on the steamboat were like

24. 24. The accident most likely happened because the —

    Aboat was traveling quicklyBcaptain was inside the pilot houseCcargo on the boat was too heavyDcaptain was unable to see under the water
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    Answer: D — captain was unable to see under the water

25. 25. Which sentence did the author include in the article to suggest that the project was expensive?

    FHe wondered whether it might be possible to find the ship.GCurious, he went to libraries and gathered information.HRecovering the steamboat was a massive task.JHawley’s brother, father, and friends worked with him.
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    Answer: H — Recovering the steamboat was a massive task.

26. 26. The author most likely wrote the article to —

    Aexplain how people lived in the pastBcreate a story about a shipwreckCtell about an early form of transportationDdescribe a discovery from the past
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    Answer: D — describe a discovery from the past

27. 27. The article supports the idea that —

    FDavid Hawley did most of the work to recover the shipGthe Arabia was the largest steamboat of its timeHDavid Hawley enjoys hunting for lost treasuresJthe Arabia was the first shipwreck to be dug out of river mud
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    Answer: H — David Hawley enjoys hunting for lost treasures

28. 28. Which question is answered in paragraph 1?

    AHow many carrots are eaten?BWhy is Daniel growing carrots?CWho decides to make a scarecrow?DWhere does Daniel place the scarecrow?
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    Answer: B — Why is Daniel growing carrots?

29. 29. The main purpose of paragraph 2 is to —

    Fdescribe the gardenGpresent the problemHcompare the brothersJintroduce the characters
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    Answer: G — present the problem

30. 30. To move quickly. Which meaning of snapped is used in paragraph 12? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 4. In paragraph 16, the word situation means —

    Fthe problem that is facedGthe plan that is madeHa job or positionJan area or place
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    Answer: F — the problem that is faced

31. 31. How does Daniel find the idea to build a scarecrow?

    ABy talking with farmersBFrom doing school projectsCBy listening to his friendsDFrom reading books
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    Answer: D — From reading books

32. 32. Why do Daniel and his brother decide to stay in the garden?

    FTo protect the remaining carrotsGTo plant new carrotsHTo keep the rabbits away from the scarecrowJTo capture the rabbits
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    Answer: F — To protect the remaining carrots

33. 33. Based on the story, which statement most likely describes Daniel’s father?

    AHe is happy to see that his sons enjoy gardening.BHe is disappointed when Daniel falls asleep.CHe believes that his sons should try to save the carrots.DHe thinks that Daniel needs to start a new project.
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    Answer: C — He believes that his sons should try to save the carrots.

34. 34. Why does the narrator call himself the new Captain of the Carrots?

    FHe wants to see the rabbits up close.GHe likes to pretend he has a new name.HHe enjoys spending time in the garden.JHe is taking the place of the scarecrow.
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    Answer: J — He is taking the place of the scarecrow.

35. 35. How will Daniel most likely feel the day after the contest?

    ATired from staying up so lateBThankful for his brother’s helpCWorried about the rabbits returningDSad that the scarecrow’s hat is missing
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    Answer: B — Thankful for his brother’s help

36. 36. The main reason for removing pebbles and shells from the sand is to —

    Fkeep the card from looking homemadeGhelp to keep the work area cleanHallow the surface of the card to be smoothJmake the cleanup time faster
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    Answer: H — allow the surface of the card to be smooth

37. 37. According to the steps, which of these should be used to catch the loose sand from the card?

    AA paper plateBA small containerCA paper towelDA piece of construction paper
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    Answer: A — A paper plate

38. 38. Read this chart of steps: • Fold a piece of construction paper. • Draw a design. • Spread the glue. • Add the sand. • Tap the sand off the card. • Let the card dry. • Write a message. According to the directions, which of these steps is out of order?

    FSpread the glue.GTap the sand off the card.HLet the card dry.JWrite a message.
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    Answer: J — Write a message.

39. 39. Which two words from the flier are opposites?

    Acolorful, beautifulBgather, scatterCtop, frontDmany, enough
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    Answer: B — gather, scatter

40. 40. In the section “Another Great Tip,” the author uses words such as “first,” “next,” and “then” in order to —

    Fput the information into stepsGlist several ways to solve a problemHshow different ways to complete somethingJarrange the information from most important to least important
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    Answer: F — put the information into steps

41. 41. The section titled “Another Great Tip” is mainly about how to —

    Amake wet sand dry againBdraw beautiful picturesCmake colored sandDuse food coloring
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    Answer: C — make colored sand

42. 42. Which of these would be the best heading for the last paragraph?

    FSand art giftsGTime for cleanupHGiving away cardsJOther sand art ideas
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    Answer: J — Other sand art ideas

43. 43. Which sentence about this flier is a fact?

    AColorful sand makes beautiful pictures.BSand can be found on the beach.CCards will help a person feel better.DMarkers are easier to use than pencils.
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    Answer: B — Sand can be found on the beach.

44. 44. In paragraph 1, the author uses the phrase “a million tapping feet” to show that —

    Fthe roof leaksGit is raining hardHit is difficult to hear insideJthunder is booming outside
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    Answer: G — it is raining hard

45. 45. Read this sentence from paragraph 8. “Just then, the sun started to poke through the clouds, and the campers walked outside.” This sentence mostly appeals to the reader’s sense of —

    AhearingBsightCsmellDtouch
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    Answer: B — sight

46. 46. The main idea of paragraph 9 is —

    Fhow to capture the clothespinsGwhere the game will be playedHhow to play the gameJwhen the winners will receive the prize
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    Answer: H — how to play the game

47. 47. What does dimmed mean in paragraph 20?

    AglowedBflashedCdisappearedDfaded
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    Answer: D — faded

48. 48. Why does Nina add feathers to the other campers’ kites?

    FThey ask her to fix their kites.GShe thinks their kites will look better.HShe believes their kites will have trouble flying.JThey want to have kites that look like peacocks.
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    Answer: G — She thinks their kites will look better.

49. 49. Why does Nina insist her ankle is fine?

    AShe wants to perform in the talent show.BShe does not want to see the nurse.CShe does not think she has hurt herself.DShe wants to walk to the dining hall by herself.
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    Answer: A — She wants to perform in the talent show.

50. 50. Which sentence describes Nina before the talent show?

    FShe is usually telling others what to do.GShe is careless when she plays outdoors.HShe is an important leader for the Bear Cabin campers.JShe is a good friend to everyone at Oak Camp.
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    Answer: F — She is usually telling others what to do.

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