4th Grade Reading test (A) 2nd Term

2020/2021

I. Reading Selections
1-Based on the selection from The Secret of the Winter Count "

If there is a drought, how does it affect plants and animals?

A-The plants and animals can adapt with the lack of water .
B-Plants and animals have a hard time surviving because there is very
little water.
C-There is no effect on plants and animals.

2-Based on the selection from The Secret of the Winter Count "

If there is wavering light in a room, how well could you see what is in
the room?

A-I could not see very well because the light is not steady.
B-I could see very well .

3-Based on the selection from The Secret of the Winter Count "

Emma’s experiences and Star Walker’s traditions combine to help infer the
story’s theme. What is the theme of the story ?

A-The theme is that if we respect each other’s knowledge, we can solve

problems together.

B-Friendship is important in our life.

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4-Based on the selection: “Planet Earth‘’

 A scientist that studies the Earth is called a

A-geologist
B-biologist
C-chemist
D-physicist

5- “The collision or constant pressure of tectonic plates can create

mountain ranges. For example, the Himalayan mountains in Asia grow taller
each year.”

The paragraph tells us that……………..?

a-That the Himalayan mountains in Asia grow taller each year.

b-The earth's outermost layer includes the continental crust and oceanic
crust.
c-The earth has seven major plates and many smaller ones.
d-tectonic plates sliding against each other can cause mountains to get
taller

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6- Based on the selection: “Planet Earth‘’

Read the paragraph, then answer
“Where on Earth Are  You? Do you use GPS to navigate? If so, you’re receiving information from the 29 GPS
satellites orbiting Earth. The U.S. Air Force maintains these satellites. Twentyfour satellites are active. The other five
are backups. The satellites transmit radio signals to a GPS receiver in your phone or car. Signals from four or more
satellites are needed to accurately determine your position. Digital maps are built into the receiver. They use the
satellites’ information to help you navigate.’’
The reader can infer that satellites—
a-might help track down criminals if they escape from prison.

b-might help us discover alien life in other planets.

c-might reveal weather patterns, unusual movements of many people, and

actions taken by industry or the military in other nations.

7-Based on the selection: “Planet Earth ‘’

What clues tell you that Planet Earth is an informational text?

A- The text gives Humor and Impossible events

b-The text gives information about the planet. It has headings, illustrations,
and captions that help organize and explain information.

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II. Vocabulary

Based on the selection from The Secret of the Winter Count "

8-Directions: Choose the word that has the same meaning as the
underlined word.

The drought made it difficult for farmers to grow crops.

A lack of rain
B cold weather
C sudden rainfall
D unusual snowfall

9-Directions: Choose the word that has the same meaning as the
underlined word.
Jesse made an intricate drawing of the skyscraper.
A bold
B detailed
C messy
D ordinary

10-Directions: Choose the word that has the same meaning as the
underlined word.
The candle flame was wavering on the dinner table.
A running out
B burning strongly
C moving back and forth
D growing brighter and brighter

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11-Directions: Read the question. Then choose the best answer.

What is the meaning of the word snoozing in the sentence below?

I was snoozing after my alarm clock went off.
A getting out of bed
B awake and alert
C sleeping lightly
D eating a meal

12-Directions: Choose the word that has about the same meaning as the
underlined word.
The volcano erupted, spouting magma from the mantle of the Earth.
A layer above the atmosphere
B layer between the crust and the outer core
C layer between the atmosphere and the crust
D layer between the outer core and the inner core

13-Directions: Choose the word that has the same meaning as the
underlined word.
Water on Earth circulates constantly through the water cycle.
A is formed
B is used by plants
C flows in a system
D becomes absorbed

14-Directions: Choose the word that has the same meaning as the
underlined word.
Most areas have adopted one of the standard time zones.
A used
B rejected
C objected to

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D understood

15-Directions: Choose the word that has the same meaning as the
underlined word.
The acorns were abundant under the oak tree.
A plentiful
B collected
C loose
D scarce

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