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Reading Comprehension

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-16ZABD8-M7HV

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1.The author repeats the phrase at each section's end. What effect can repetition create?
2.The town added bike lanes; afterward, more students cycled to school. What is the likely relationship?
3.The character returns a lost wallet despite needing money. What trait is shown?
4.Mangroves reduce coastal erosion while sheltering young fish. State one benefit.
5.Wetlands absorb floodwater like a sponge. What does the simile explain?
6.A primary source was written during the event it describes. Why can it be valuable?
7.The heading asks a question answered by the paragraph. How does it help the reader?
8.The conclusion restates the claim after reviewing evidence. What is its purpose?
9.The narrator knows every character's thoughts. What point of view is used?
10.Although the desert is dry, many organisms conserve water. What contrast is emphasized?

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Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. The author repeats the phrase at each section's end. What effect can repetition create?Emphasis or rhythm
  2. The town added bike lanes; afterward, more students cycled to school. What is the likely relationship?Bike lanes encouraged cycling
  3. The character returns a lost wallet despite needing money. What trait is shown?Honesty
  4. Mangroves reduce coastal erosion while sheltering young fish. State one benefit.They reduce erosion or shelter fish
  5. Wetlands absorb floodwater like a sponge. What does the simile explain?How wetlands hold water
  6. A primary source was written during the event it describes. Why can it be valuable?It gives a firsthand perspective
  7. The heading asks a question answered by the paragraph. How does it help the reader?It previews the main idea
  8. The conclusion restates the claim after reviewing evidence. What is its purpose?To reinforce the main argument
  9. The narrator knows every character's thoughts. What point of view is used?Third-person omniscient
  10. Although the desert is dry, many organisms conserve water. What contrast is emphasized?Dry conditions and survival adaptations

Worked example

Read once for meaning, then reread to locate evidence.

Common mistake

Answering from memory instead of using the text.

Helpful hint

Underline the words that support your answer.