Voyages in English 2018, Assessment Book, Grade 4

ASSESSMENT BOOK

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GRAMMAR AND WRITING

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Contents GRAMMAR SECTION TESTS SECTION 1: Sentences

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SECTION 2: Nouns

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SECTION 3: Pronouns

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SECTION 4: Adjectives

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SECTION 5: Verbs

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SECTION 6: Adverbs and Conjunctions

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SECTION 7: Punctuation and Capitalization

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SECTION 8: Diagramming

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GRAMMAR SUMMATIVE TESTS SECTIONS 1–2: Sentences and Nouns

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SECTIONS 3–4: Pronouns and Adjectives

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SECTION 5: Verbs

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SECTIONS 6–7: A dverbs and Conjunctions & Punctuation and Capitalization

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WRITING TESTS CHAPTER 1: Writing Skills Writing Prompt

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CHAPTER 2: Writing Skills Writing Prompt

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CHAPTER 3: Writing Skills Writing Prompt

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CHAPTER 4: Writing Skills Writing Prompt

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CHAPTER 5: Writing Skills Writing Prompt

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CHAPTER 6: Writing Skills Writing Prompt

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CHAPTER 7: Writing Skills Writing Prompt

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CHAPTER 8: Writing Skills Writing Prompt

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CHAPTER 9: Writing Skills Writing Prompt

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CHAPTER 10: Writing Skills Writing Prompt

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CHAPTER 11: Writing Skills Writing Prompt

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SECTION 1 TEST Sentences Write yes or no to identify whether each group of words is a sentence.

Add a period if it is.

1. Maria played a solo 2. Each band instrument 3. Kevin plays three instruments in the band 4. Sounded louder than the others 5. The conductor tapped her baton before the show

Write whether each sentence is declarative or interrogative.

Add the correct punctuation mark to each.

6. The fan is broken 7. Is that a cool breeze from the window 8. What happens after the last bell rings 9. The young child giggled at the clowns 10. When do we eat our lunch at school each day

Circle whether each sentence is imperative (I ) or exclamatory (E ).

Add the correct punctuation mark to each.

11. What a lovely sunset I E 12. Use an umbrella in the rain

I E

13. How scary that thunder is I E 14. Wow, the rainbow was beautiful I E

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15. Please brush the snow from the car’s windshield

I E

Underline the complete subject in each sentence.

16. Sophie likes peanut butter.

17. My brother ate a turkey sandwich.

18. A blue butterfly landed nearby.

19. All the trees were filled with singing birds.

20. The girl on the new bicycle rode down the street.

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Underline the complete predicate in each sentence.

21. The door is green.

22. A covered porch wraps around the front of the house.

23. I have lived here all my life.

24. The strong wind broke a bedroom window recently.

25. A family with a new baby moved into the apartment next door.

Draw one line under the simple subject. Draw two lines under the simple predicate.

26. Patrick is his best friend.

27. My friend plays guitar very well.

28. The city’s newspaper listed the winners.

29. That freshly baked bread smelled delicious.

30. According to my dad, the parade was on Saturday.

31. A professional trainer taught our dog some new tricks.

Underline the compound subject in each sentence.

32. Poodles and Labradors are good pets.

33. Tennis balls and strong ropes are popular dog toys.

34. Dirty socks and slippers are fascinating to my puppy.

35. Both large dogs and small puppies need play toys.

36. That red sweater or this blue vest will keep my dog warm.

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37. Hamsters and rabbits need cages.

38. Our puppy and her kitten are friendly.

39. Two snakes and a turtle escaped from their cages.

40. The owner and her son gave away two cats.

41. A pet shop or a grocery store sells pet food.

42. Both llamas and alpacas have very soft hair.

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SECTION 1 TEST Sentences

(continued)

Write yes or no to identify whether each sentence has a compound predicate.

1. My friends study and play together.

2. A squirrel found an acorn and buried it under a bush.

3. Eduardo chose five new books from the library.

4. My brother Jason plays flag football almost every Saturday.

Circle each direct object. Then write yes or no to identify whether each sentence has a compound direct object.

5. Pete opened his last gift.

6. We carefully placed a red rose in each vase.

7. Some freight trains transport cars and engines.

8. These stacked crates contain fresh fruits and vegetables.

9. Shoppers admire the shoes and the scarves on display.

Underline each subject complement. Write whether each sentence has a simple or compound subject complement.

10. This table is crooked.

11. Some dill pickles are sour but tasty.

12. The bird in the tree is an eagle.

13. Those buildings near the park are tall and wide.

14. The weather tomorrow may be windy or rainy.

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Underline each subject complement. Write whether each subject complement is a noun or an adjective.

15. The sun is hot.

16. Paul was very helpful after school.

17. The trees in the park are all elms and maples.

18. Harry is my cousin and my friend.

19. The tiles were rough and cold on my bare feet.

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Write yes or no to identify whether each sentence is compound.

20. The plants looked dry, and I watered them.

21. The flowers are growing in pots and in the ground.

22. Jenna can go to the park, or she can ride her bike.

23. I had almost finished, but then the bell rang.

24. The songs and the dances were not difficult to learn.

Write yes or no to identify whether each sentence is correct.

25. The dog was asleep, it snored.

26. You may help me vacuum, or you may dust.

27. Brett left his backpack behind but no one knew where.

28. My pencil broke, and my pen leaked.

29. Marcos will plant flowers or he will plant vegetables.

Write whether each sentence is a run-on or correct.

30. Shilo is my dog, Bucky is my cat.

31. Sheryl has a pencil, but Andy must borrow one.

32. The lights were on in the store, but the door was locked.

33. I went to the toy store, I bought a gift for my friend.

34. Davey likes banana smoothies, and he knows how to make them.

Read the following paragraph. Then respond to the questions.

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What is your favorite subject? Our class took a survey.

We asked other students and tallied all the responses.

Wow, what a surprise! The favorite subject is math.

35. Is the first sentence exclamatory or interrogative?

36. Circle the direct object in the second sentence.

37. What is the subject complement in the last sentence?

38. Underline the sentence that contains a compound predicate.

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SECTIONS 1–2

Sentences & Nouns

Underline each simple subject once and each simple predicate twice.

1. The three students ate lunch in the cafeteria.

2. The monkey at the zoo swings through the trees.

Underline the compound subject or compound predicate in each sentence.

Then circle the simple subjects or simple predicates.

3. Bananas or strawberries are added to my cereal.

4. Sophie wore a jacket and carried an umbrella.

Underline each direct object. Circle each subject complement.

5. The old cartoon was unusual but funny.

6. She opens the window and the door in the morning.

Underline the common nouns once and the proper nouns twice in the sentences. Circle the common noun that is a collective noun.

7. The group met Mr. Hester at the library.

8. That famous musician gave two concerts in Central Park.

Circle whether the underlined noun in each sentence is a subject (S), a direct object (DO), or a subject complement (SC).

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9. Chess is a difficult game.

S DO SC

10. Some birds build nests in dead trees.

S DO SC

11. My brother studies a map of our town.

S DO SC

12. The Chicago Cubs is a baseball team.

S DO SC

Write whether each word in italics is used as a noun or as a verb.

13. Put one drop of glue on this paper.

14. Noah will place his paper in the basket.

15. Please walk quietly to your desk and sit down.

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Read the following paragraph. Then proofread it, using proofreading marks to make corrections. Look for four mistakes related to sentences and nouns.

Did you ever find something valuable! What did you do? One day I was playing tag with my brothers. As I was running, I tripped on something soft. It was a lady’es purse.

The police came to our house, they took the purse to the station. Later, two womans came to our house. One woman said the purse was hers. They thanked me and gave me a

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reward. Wow, I was glad that I had found that purse!

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CHAPTER 1 TEST Writing Skills Circle T (true) or F (false) for each statement about time lines.

1. A writer can use a time line to organize ideas for a personal narrative.

T F

2. Equal time periods are set along one side of the time line.

T F

3. Ideas are arranged from most important to least important on the time line.

T F

4. Writers should include many unnecessary details in their time line.

T F

5. Writers should never rearrange or revise a time line once it is finished.

T F

Use details from the box to complete the time line about a visit with a friend. Leave out any unnecessary details. two hours later, lunch at Corner Deli

said good-bye to Jill

met Jill, started art museum tour

went shopping after boat ride

brought money for two admission tickets

6. took train into city

10:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

boat ride on the lake

2:00 p.m.

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Circle the stronger verb or verbs to complete each sentence.

7. I (drank guzzled) my juice at breakfast.

8. That snake (zipped moved) through the tall grass.

9. The woman (gave presented) a reward to Michael.

10. Gillian (scrubs washes) all the dinner dishes.

11. She (starts initiates) every project with a team meeting.

12. Alan (climbed scaled) a tree and (perched sat) on a limb.

Circle the more colorful adjective or adjectives to complete each sentence.

13. The children laughed at the (funny hilarious) joke.

14. Those (big enormous) clouds show that rain is on the way.

15. Carla skidded across the (drenched wet) floor.

16. Stephanie told her friends a (good thrilling) story.

17. The (strong powerful) wind battered the (delicate small) flowers.

18. This (sad forlorn) girl has lost her pet hamster.

19. Underline each contraction. Then write the words that should replace the contraction in a formal letter.

20. Your salesperson promised he’d deliver the bike.

21. I’m collecting donations for this charity.

22. We no longer have the game you’ve selected.

23. On Friday it’ll be my sister’s fifth birthday.

Circle the words that can be replaced by a contraction to make each sentence less formal. Then write the contraction.

25. I will sing three songs in the show.

26. Do you think they would like to come over?

27. I know he has studied for the test already.

28. She would be a wonderful babysitter.

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24. We’re confirming that you’ll receive two magazines.

29. He will play that game with you.

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CHAPTER 1 PROMPT Personal Narrative 1. Read the prompt carefully.

2. Plan and organize your writing on this page.

3. Write your personal narrative on the back.

4. Revise and proofread your personal narrative.

PROMPT: Think of a first-time experience, such as the first time you tried out for a team sport. Write a personal narrative that tells about the experience. Choose a topic that is funny, exciting, or unusual.

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Plan your personal narrative here. Use a word web, a time line, or notes.

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Your personal narrative will be graded on how well it • is planned.

• presents a real event in your life.

• shares ideas in time order with an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.

• tells the story using first-person point of view.

• uses exact words and leaves out unimportant details.

• uses contractions correctly.

• avoids grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation mistakes.

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Write your personal narrative here. Refer to your plan as you write.

Use another sheet of paper if needed.

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