Language - MAP 4th Grade Reading
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Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
Yesterday, she ________ skipping down the sidewalk when it started to rain.
Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
Yesterday, she ________ skipping down the sidewalk when it started to rain.
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "was" because this sentence tells us that something is happening in the past, "yesterday".
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "was" because this sentence tells us that something is happening in the past, "yesterday".
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Fill in the blank with the correct relative adverb:
Alison went to Rome, ________ the colosseum is located.
Fill in the blank with the correct relative adverb:
Alison went to Rome, ________ the colosseum is located.
A relative adverb introduces a dependent (or relative) clause that describes a noun. The three relative adverbs are where, when, and why.
The relative adverb where is used to describe a place.
The relative adverb when is used to describe a time.
The relative adverb why is used to give a reason.
This clause describes a place, so "where" is the correct adverb.
A relative adverb introduces a dependent (or relative) clause that describes a noun. The three relative adverbs are where, when, and why.
The relative adverb where is used to describe a place.
The relative adverb when is used to describe a time.
The relative adverb why is used to give a reason.
This clause describes a place, so "where" is the correct adverb.
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Select the answer that correctly joins the two sentences below into one sentence:
My mom baked the cake. I ate the cake.
Select the answer that correctly joins the two sentences below into one sentence:
My mom baked the cake. I ate the cake.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so. The correct answer is: My mom baked the cake, and I ate the cake.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so. The correct answer is: My mom baked the cake, and I ate the cake.
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Select the answer that correctly joins the two sentences below into one sentence:
I studied very hard for the test. I aced it.
Select the answer that correctly joins the two sentences below into one sentence:
I studied very hard for the test. I aced it.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so. The correct answer is: I studied very hard for the test, so I aced it.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so. The correct answer is: I studied very hard for the test, so I aced it.
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Speed limit signs are posted along roads and highways to keep people safe. Going a faster speed than the sign indicates is prohibited. If you are caught going above the speed limited posted, you will be given a ticket and a fine.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
Speed limit signs are posted along roads and highways to keep people safe. Going a faster speed than the sign indicates is prohibited. If you are caught going above the speed limited posted, you will be given a ticket and a fine.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The word indicates means "to show".
The word indicates means "to show".
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Right before I needed to cook dinner, I realized that I didn't get anything out of the freezer to cook. I quickly grabbed a package of chicken out of the freezer and began to run it under very hot water in order to hasten the thawing process.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
Right before I needed to cook dinner, I realized that I didn't get anything out of the freezer to cook. I quickly grabbed a package of chicken out of the freezer and began to run it under very hot water in order to hasten the thawing process.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The word hasten means to speed up.
The word hasten means to speed up.
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I think I will be able to come and play with you, but I need to confirm with my mom first.
What is the meaning of the underlined word “confirm”?
I think I will be able to come and play with you, but I need to confirm with my mom first.
What is the meaning of the underlined word “confirm”?
The word “confirm” means to make sure. The context clues from the sentence let us know the child thinks they will be able to play but isn’t sure. This means they need to get a solid answer or make sure.
The word “confirm” means to make sure. The context clues from the sentence let us know the child thinks they will be able to play but isn’t sure. This means they need to get a solid answer or make sure.
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Brian is trying to eliminate all the weeds growing in his garden so they don’t kill his flowers.
What is the meaning of the underlined word “eliminate”?
Brian is trying to eliminate all the weeds growing in his garden so they don’t kill his flowers.
What is the meaning of the underlined word “eliminate”?
The word “eliminate” means to get rid of. In the context of the sentence, weeds seem to be a bad thing because they kill Brian’s plants. It makes sense that he would want to get rid of them.
The word “eliminate” means to get rid of. In the context of the sentence, weeds seem to be a bad thing because they kill Brian’s plants. It makes sense that he would want to get rid of them.
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Megan estimated that 25 people would show up to her party, but she wasn’t completely sure.
What is the meaning of the underlined word “estimated”?
Megan estimated that 25 people would show up to her party, but she wasn’t completely sure.
What is the meaning of the underlined word “estimated”?
The word “estimate” means to guess. The clues in the sentence “she wasn’t completely sure” let readers know that she does not have a definite answer.
The word “estimate” means to guess. The clues in the sentence “she wasn’t completely sure” let readers know that she does not have a definite answer.
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Josh’s dad was furious when he found out that Josh failed his math class because he didn’t do any of the homework all year long.
What is the meaning of the underlined word “furious”?
Josh’s dad was furious when he found out that Josh failed his math class because he didn’t do any of the homework all year long.
What is the meaning of the underlined word “furious”?
The word “furious” means to be very angry. In the context of this sentence, an inference can be made that the father would not be very happy at all to find out this news.
The word “furious” means to be very angry. In the context of this sentence, an inference can be made that the father would not be very happy at all to find out this news.
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Select the sentence that uses a metaphor
Select the sentence that uses a metaphor
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike.
A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as.
A metaphor compares two things by saying that one of them is the other. Unlike similes, metaphors don't use the word like or as.
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike.
A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as.
A metaphor compares two things by saying that one of them is the other. Unlike similes, metaphors don't use the word like or as.
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Select the sentence that uses a metaphor
Select the sentence that uses a metaphor
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike.
A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as.
A metaphor compares two things by saying that one of them is the other. Unlike similes, metaphors don't use the word like or as.
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike.
A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as.
A metaphor compares two things by saying that one of them is the other. Unlike similes, metaphors don't use the word like or as.
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Select the sentence that uses a simile
Select the sentence that uses a simile
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike.
A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as.
A metaphor compares two things by saying that one of them is the other. Unlike similes, metaphors don't use the word like or as.
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike.
A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as.
A metaphor compares two things by saying that one of them is the other. Unlike similes, metaphors don't use the word like or as.
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What does the root “photo” mean?
Hint: A photograph is a picture made using light.
What does the root “photo” mean?
Hint: A photograph is a picture made using light.
The root “photo” means light. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.
The root “photo” means light. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.
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What does the root “tele” mean?
Hint: A telescope is a tool used to look at something far away.
What does the root “tele” mean?
Hint: A telescope is a tool used to look at something far away.
The root “tele” means far away. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.
The root “tele” means far away. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.
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Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
Can you wait? I _____ on the phone right now.
Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
Can you wait? I _____ on the phone right now.
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "am" because this sentence tells us that something is happening "right now".
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "am" because this sentence tells us that something is happening "right now".
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Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
At this very moment, my mom _______________ checking my homework.
Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
At this very moment, my mom _______________ checking my homework.
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "is" because this sentence tells us that something is happening "at the moment".
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "is" because this sentence tells us that something is happening "at the moment".
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Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
Next school year, Charlie ________ entering the 5th grade.
Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
Next school year, Charlie ________ entering the 5th grade.
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "will be" because the phrase "next school year" tells you that this will be in the future.
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "will be" because the phrase "next school year" tells you that this will be in the future.
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Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Megan wants to go to the zoo, __________.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Megan wants to go to the zoo, __________.
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
"Two" is the written form of the number 
.
"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.
"Too" can be used to mean also.
Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.
"Megan wants to go to the zoo, too."
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
"Two" is the written form of the number
"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.
"Too" can be used to mean also.
Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.
"Megan wants to go to the zoo, too."
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Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Adley wants to go play in the park, ____________.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Adley wants to go play in the park, ____________.
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
"Two" is the written form of the number 2.
"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.
"Too" can be used to mean also.
Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.
"Adley wants to go play in the park, too. "
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
"Two" is the written form of the number 2.
"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.
"Too" can be used to mean also.
Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.
"Adley wants to go play in the park, too. "
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