Grade 4 English SOL Practice Test — Set 3 of 5

Set 3 of 5 — 50 more free Grade 4 English SOL practice questions from official VDOE released tests.

1. 1. The main reason the author wrote this story is to —

   Atell about the different events held at summer campBdescribe the acts in a talent contestCshow how a girl learns about herself and othersDexplain how friends try to solve a problem
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   Answer: C — show how a girl learns about herself and others

2. 2. Which question is answered in paragraph 7?

   FHow do wolves find food in the snow?GHow far may wolves travel in search of food?HHow do the pups help the pack hunt for food?JHow old are the pups when they join the hunt for food?
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   Answer: G — How far may wolves travel in search of food?

3. 3. Based on the article, wolves use their tails as a way of —

   Aletting the pups know when to leave the denBshowing they are leaders in the packCshowing pride within their packDteaching the pups how to play
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   Answer: B — showing they are leaders in the pack

4. 4. According to this article, where can wolf pups hide for safety?

   FIn the grassGNear the family denHBehind rocks or bushesJAlongside rivers or lakes
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   Answer: H — Behind rocks or bushes

5. 5. What is the most important reason that wolf pups play with one another?

   APlaying makes them stronger.BPlaying teaches them how to hunt for food.CPlaying shows them which ones will be the future leaders.DPlaying keeps them busy while the pack hunts.
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   Answer: C — Playing shows them which ones will be the future leaders.

6. 6. Young wolves can explore areas a few miles away by the end of the summer most likely because —

   Fthey are bigger and able to travel fartherGit is easier to travel when the weather is coolerHthey know how far the pack needs to move in a dayJthe nursery area has become too small for them
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   Answer: F — they are bigger and able to travel farther

7. 7. The author’s main purpose for writing this article is to —

   Adescribe how wolves hunt in the wildBshow the different jobs in a wolf packCexplain why wolf pups must be watchedDgive information about wolves and their pups
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   Answer: D — give information about wolves and their pups

8. 8. This article would most likely be found in a book titled —

   FPlaces Wolves LiveGProtecting Wolves From DangerHJobs and Duties of Wolf Pack LeadersJGrowing Up in a Wolf Family
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   Answer: J — Growing Up in a Wolf Family

9. 9. Read this sentence and dictionary entry. “The tiger looks like it will spring from the ground.” spring (sprĭng) v. 1. To split or crack. 2. To stretch or bend. 3. To jump quickly. 4. To work loose. Which meaning of spring is used in this sentence?

   A1B2C3D4
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   Answer: C — 3

10. 10. Read this sentence. “The candles cast a beautiful glow that lit the whole room.” Which sentence uses cast the same way it is used in this sentence?

    FAudrey wanted to become part of the cast for the school play.GThey had to cast a plan to surprise their mother.HThe doctor made a cast for John’s broken arm.JThe clouds cast a dark shadow just before it started to rain.
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    Answer: J — The clouds cast a dark shadow just before it started to rain.

11. 11. In which pair do the words sound the same but have different meanings?

    Astake, stackBmain, meanCwrite, whiteDpeace, piece
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    Answer: D — peace, piece

12. 12. “Aunt Jackie is going to be so disappointed in me,” thought Mary. Then Mary remembered she put the ring in her pocket when she washed her hands at the sink. “Thank goodness!” Mary said to herself. After that, she never took off Aunt Jackie’s ring again. This story is mostly about — A. a normal day B. Mary’s aunt C. a special ring D. Mary’s birthday Directions You do not need to read a passage to answer the following question. Read and answer the question. ### SAMPLE B Read this sentence. “Mrs. Johnson is my favorite teacher, and I really enjoy her class,” Mario told his mother. In this sentence, the word enjoy means —

    FlikeGhearHnoticeJsave
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    Answer: F — like

13. 13. Which of these is the best summary for this story?

    AMaria earns money to buy a book by working for Ms. Branson.BMaria’s mother always knows what is best for Maria.CMaria decides to walk dogs for Ms. Branson.DMaria’s mother finds Maria a job.
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    Answer: B — Maria’s mother always knows what is best for Maria.

14. 14. When Maria sighs in paragraph 6, she is feeling —

    FboredGpleasedHdisappointedJcertain
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    Answer: H — disappointed

15. 15. In paragraph 8, Ms. Branson is described as —

    AcuriousBmeanCashamedDuneasy
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    Answer: D — uneasy

16. 16. In paragraph 10, why does Maria’s mom offer to go with her to Ms. Branson’s house?

    FShe worries Maria is too young.GShe thinks Maria is afraid of dogs.HShe feels Maria is uncomfortable.JShe knows Maria will get lost.
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    Answer: F — She worries Maria is too young.

17. 17. In paragraph 11, what does Maria discover about Ms. Branson?

    AShe is as mean as everyone says.BShe is wise and peaceful.CShe is as loud as everyone says.DShe is kind and thoughtful.
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    Answer: D — She is kind and thoughtful.

18. 18. As it is used in paragraph 11, what does the word relieved mean?

    FrestedGcomfortedHrushedJcorrected
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    Answer: F — rested

19. 19. If the author included information about where Maria took the dogs for a walk, in which paragraph would it best fit?

    A9B10C11D12
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    Answer: C — 11

20. 20. Which question is answered in paragraph 2?

    AHow often does the family go on a camping trip?BWhen will the family return from the trip?CWhen does the family go to the creek?DHow many people are in the family?
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    Answer: A — How often does the family go on a camping trip?

21. 21. To adjust something. Which meaning of gear is used in paragraph 2? A Meaning 1 B Meaning 2 C Meaning 3 D Meaning 4 3. Where do paragraphs 1–3 take place? A On the road B At the family’s house C On the creek D At the family’s campsite 4. What does the word deafening mean in paragraph 8?

    AquietBdistantCexcitingDloud
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    Answer: D — loud

22. 22. Todd and Dad laugh in paragraph 10 because they —

    Ahear a funny soundBtell each other jokesCare nervous about what they seeDrealize what was making the noise
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    Answer: D — realize what was making the noise

23. 23. The story describes several actions while the family is walking along the creek: • Mom snaps pictures. • Dad searches for a fishing spot. • Todd and Katie toss stones in the water. • Buddy follows Dad. Which phrase best describes this part of the story?

    APlanning for a Camping TripBWandering Along the CreekCHearing Noises in the NightDPreparing the Campsite
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    Answer: B — Wandering Along the Creek

24. 24. What causes the scraping sound in the night?

    ABuddy is trying to climb into the van.BBuddy is scratching to come inside the tent.CBuddy is digging in the dirt near the picnic table.DBuddy is pulling a food tub off the picnic table.
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    Answer: D — Buddy is pulling a food tub off the picnic table.

25. 25. What will the family most likely do the next night?

    AGuard the tentBEat dinner earlierCStay awake with a flashlightDStore the food tub away safely
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    Answer: D — Store the food tub away safely

26. 26. The author most likely wrote Campout Surprise to —

    Aentertain readers with a tale about campingBexplain the steps to prepare for campingCdescribe items needed for a camping tripDpersuade readers to plan a family camping trip
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    Answer: A — entertain readers with a tale about camping

27. 27. The bullets at the top of the page are a list of —

    AstepsBchoicesCideasDcharacters
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    Answer: A — steps

28. 28. Read this sentence from the handout. Use it to control the movements of the puppets across the stage. The word across means to —

    Abe in touch withBmove in a winding motionCbe next to somethingDgo from one side to the other
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    Answer: D — go from one side to the other

29. 29. Why does the stage need a light?

    AThe light helps locate the puppets.BThe light gives the stage a fancy look.CThe light helps make a shadow on the curtain.DThe light signals that the show has started.
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    Answer: C — The light helps make a shadow on the curtain.

30. 30. Which item belongs on the blank line? A Marker B Glue C Tape D Paper 14. The steps for making shadow puppets include: • Draw the characters. • Cut out the puppets. • __________. • Act out the story. Which step belongs in the blank? A Use a marker to color the puppets. B Attach a straw to the puppets. C Fasten the curtain to the stage. D Set up a light behind the stage. 15. A white crayon is used on black poster board to make lines that — A are easy to see B have thick marks C are neatly drawn D have straight edges 16. Which item could best be used in place of a drinking straw? A A pencil B A ribbon C A broom D A string 17. The purpose of this handout is to —

    Atell the history of shadow puppetsBshare a story about shadow puppetsCpresent an opinion about a shadow puppet showDgive directions for making a shadow puppet show
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    Answer: D — give directions for making a shadow puppet show

31. 31. As used in paragraph 4, what is another word for understand?

    AadmitBshowCguessDrealize
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    Answer: D — realize

32. 32. Read this sentence from paragraph 6. Josh felt proud as he watched the people walking by and smiling at his father. Which word means the opposite of proud?

    AashamedBencouragedCpopularDselfish
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    Answer: A — ashamed

33. 33. After reading the story, what can the reader tell about Josh?

    AHe is learning to play the trumpet.BHe plays his horn in a school band.CHe takes trumpet lessons at home.DHe plays other instruments.
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    Answer: A — He is learning to play the trumpet.

34. 34. Josh is practicing in the park —

    Aso he will not disturb his neighborsBso he can perform for other peopleCbecause he feels the golden tree brings him luckDbecause he does not want to play in his living room
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    Answer: A — so he will not disturb his neighbors

35. 35. Why does Josh like the golden tree?

    AIt is the tallest tree in the park.BHe likes the sound the leaves make.CIt gives him shade from the hot sun.DHe likes to climb trees with strong branches.
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    Answer: B — He likes the sound the leaves make.

36. 36. Which word from the story means “stopped an activity”?

    AflutteredBplayedCinterruptedDpulled
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    Answer: C — interrupted

37. 37. Which word best describes how Josh first feels about practicing in the park?

    AEagerBThrilledCPuzzledDNervous
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    Answer: D — Nervous

38. 38. Josh enjoys visiting the park because he likes to —

    Arest on the cool grassBlook at the colorful treesCexercise by riding a bikeDwatch people playing games
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    Answer: B — look at the colorful trees

39. 39. The next day Josh and his father will most likely —

    Aplay music in the park againBperform together at an eventCfind a new place to practiceDpractice in the apartment
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    Answer: A — play music in the park again

40. 40. Which sentence from the story is an opinion?

    AThe leaves fluttered over Josh’s head.BJosh and his family lived in an apartment building.CJosh’s father was a great trumpet player.DJosh looked up at the golden tree.
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    Answer: C — Josh’s father was a great trumpet player.

41. 41. In paragraph 3, what is true about Bessie’s friend?

    AHe worked in a Chicago barbershop.BHe supported her dreams.CHe lived in France.DHe was a pilot.
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    Answer: B — He supported her dreams.

42. 42. In paragraph 6, the word honored means that Bessie has been —

    Aincluded in programsBallowed to workCnamed the winnerDshown respect by people
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    Answer: D — shown respect by people

43. 43. Read this dictionary entry. stamp (stamp) n. 1. A small piece of paper put on an envelope for mailing. 2. A shape formed by a machine. 3. A mark that shows something is completed. v. 4. To destroy. In paragraph 6, which meaning of stamp is used?

    AMeaning 1BMeaning 2CMeaning 3DMeaning 4
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    Answer: A — Meaning 1

44. 44. Why did Bessie go to France to learn how to fly?

    AFlying overseas was her dream.BShe wanted to meet other female fliers.CFlying schools in the United States would not accept her.DShe did not have money to take flying lessons in the United States.
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    Answer: C — Flying schools in the United States would not accept her.

45. 45. If information about Bessie’s parents were added to the article, it would best fit in paragraph —

    A1B2C3D4
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    Answer: A — 1

46. 46. Which sentence from the article is an opinion?

    AHe helped her raise money for the trip and for flying lessons.BMany stories were written in newspapers about her flying skills.CSoon she was performing at flying shows all over the country.DBessie probably would have been happiest about the flying clubs named after her.
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    Answer: D — Bessie probably would have been happiest about the flying clubs named after her.

47. 47. Why did the author most likely write this article?

    ATo teach the reader how to fly a planeBTo inform the reader about an adventurous personCTo persuade the reader to take flying lessonsDTo entertain the reader with a story about planes
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    Answer: B — To inform the reader about an adventurous person

48. 48. Establishment of Early American Colonies A timeline lists the following settlements and dates: St. Augustine (Spanish settlement) — 1565 Roanoke (English settlement attempt) — 1587 Jamestown (English settlement) — 1607 Massachusetts Bay Colony (English settlement) — 1620 Which date on this timeline represents the beginning of a permanent British presence in North America?

    A1565B1587C1607D1620
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    Answer: C — 1607

49. 49. Which colony was established as a business venture?

    FConnecticutGMassachusettsHGeorgiaJVirginia
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    Answer: J — Virginia

50. 50. The initial French exploration of North America resulted in —

    Aeconomic colonies in FloridaBcompetition with Spanish settlersCplantations using slave laborDcooperation with native groups
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    Answer: D — cooperation with native groups

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