4th Grade Aims Practice Reading Section 2
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If you wanted to make Worms in Dirt, which list would you most likely take to the store?
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Serves
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Directions
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Needed items
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Rules for the kitchen
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Use the passages in the booklet to help you answer the following questions
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Adding re- to the word seal makes a word that means –
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Seal again
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Seal before
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Always seal
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Not seal
Correct Answer
A. Seal againExplanation
The prefix "re-" means "again" or "back," so adding "re-" to the word "seal" creates the word "reseal," which means to seal again.Rate this question:
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If you wanted to find information on real worms, what would be the best resource to use?
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Encyclopedia
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Thesaurus
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Atlas
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Almanac
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A. EncyclopediaExplanation
An encyclopedia is the best resource to use when looking for information on real worms. Encyclopedias contain comprehensive and detailed information on a wide range of topics, including various species of worms. They provide in-depth explanations, descriptions, and sometimes even illustrations or photographs to help readers understand the subject better. Encyclopedias are reliable sources of information that are written by experts in their respective fields, making them a valuable resource for research and learning.Rate this question:
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What is the purpose of the rolling pin in this passage?
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To fill the cups
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To mix the pudding
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To crush the cookies
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To stir the topping
Correct Answer
A. To crush the cookiesExplanation
The purpose of the rolling pin in this passage is to crush the cookies. This implies that the rolling pin is being used to flatten and break down the cookies into smaller pieces, likely for use in a recipe or dessert.Rate this question:
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Look at the chart of the steps to make Worms in Dirt.(see chart under passage) Which step belongs in the empty box?
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Arrange gummy worms on top
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Refrigerate until ready to serve
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Put crushed cookies on top
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Stir in whipped topping and cookies
Correct Answer
A. Stir in whipped topping and cookiesExplanation
The correct answer is "Stir in whipped topping and cookies" because based on the given steps in the chart, this step is the one that is missing. The other steps are already mentioned in the chart, such as arranging gummy worms on top, putting crushed cookies on top, and refrigerating until ready to serve. Therefore, the missing step must be "Stir in whipped topping and cookies".Rate this question:
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According to the passage, what should you do just before serving your Worms in Dirt?
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Clean up when you are finished.
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Arrange gummy worms on top.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Ask an adult if you can use the kitchen.
Correct Answer
A. Arrange gummy worms on top.Explanation
According to the passage, the step that should be done just before serving the Worms in Dirt is to arrange gummy worms on top. This suggests that the gummy worms are meant to be a decorative element on the dish and should be placed on the top before serving it to make it visually appealing.Rate this question:
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The author wrote “Kids in the Kitchen” to tell –
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What worms do to pudding
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How to make a fun treat
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How good whipped topping is
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What a mess you can make
Correct Answer
A. How to make a fun treatExplanation
The correct answer is "how to make a fun treat." This can be inferred from the title of the article, "Kids in the Kitchen," which suggests that the article is about involving children in cooking activities. Additionally, the phrase "to tell" indicates that the author's purpose is to provide instructions or guidance on making something enjoyable in the kitchen.Rate this question:
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The imagery in the poem “Cookies” makes the reader want to –
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Eat chocolate chip cookies
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Bake peanut butter cookies
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Sell chocolate chip cookies
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Buy peanut butter cookies
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A. Eat chocolate chip cookiesExplanation
The imagery in the poem "Cookies" creates a strong desire within the reader to indulge in the deliciousness of chocolate chip cookies. The poet's use of vivid and descriptive language paints a mouthwatering picture of these cookies, evoking sensations of taste and aroma. This imagery appeals to the reader's senses and creates a craving for the specific type of cookie mentioned, making them want to eat chocolate chip cookies.Rate this question:
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How many stanzas are in the poem “Cookies”?
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12
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10
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4
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1
Correct Answer
A. 4Explanation
The correct answer is 4. This means that there are four stanzas in the poem "Cookies".Rate this question:
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Which of these phrases is an exaggeration?
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Part of the soccer field should be used
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We can’t survive that long
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Some kids even get into trouble
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Had swings, slides, and monkey bars
Correct Answer
A. We can’t survive that longExplanation
The phrase "we can't survive that long" is an exaggeration because it implies that the situation being referred to is so extreme or impossible that it would result in death if endured for a certain duration of time. This statement is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to emphasize the severity or impossibility of a certain situation.Rate this question:
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Which of the sentences from the passage is an opinion?
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This area should also be covered.
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The fourth graders have lunch at 11:40 in the cafeteria.
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Now all we have is a soccer field and a basketball court.
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The fourth graders have a problem with the playground at school.
Correct Answer
A. This area should also be covered.Explanation
The sentence "This area should also be covered" is an opinion because it expresses a personal belief or judgment about the need for the area to be covered.Rate this question:
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Why did Lyndsey write this letter?
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To inform the fourth graders about basketball
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To describe the school lunch program
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To persuade the principal to get new equipment
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To entertain the reader with a story about monkey bars
Correct Answer
A. To persuade the principal to get new equipmentExplanation
Lyndsey wrote this letter to persuade the principal to get new equipment. The other options are not supported by the information given in the question. There is no mention of informing the fourth graders about basketball, describing the school lunch program, or entertaining the reader with a story about monkey bars.Rate this question:
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Lyndsey believes that the fourth graders –
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Need a new soccer field
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Want a bigger basketball court
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Need an earlier lunch time
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Want a nicer playground
Correct Answer
A. Want a nicer playgroundExplanation
Lyndsey believes that the fourth graders want a nicer playground. This can be inferred from the given options where the fourth graders are mentioned to need a new soccer field, want a bigger basketball court, need an earlier lunch time, and want a nicer playground. Out of these options, the only one related to the fourth graders wanting something is "want a nicer playground". Therefore, it can be concluded that the correct answer is that the fourth graders want a nicer playground.Rate this question:
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According to this letter, Lyndsey believes that if the fourth graders have new playground equipment they will –
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Have fun
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Be bored
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Be sincere
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Have problems
Correct Answer
A. Have funExplanation
The letter suggests that Lyndsey believes that if the fourth graders have new playground equipment, they will have fun.Rate this question:
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