Sample Text-Dependent Questions with Answers for 4th Grade ELA

📚 Quick Study Guide

🔍 Text-dependent questions require you to use the text as your only source of information to answer the question. 📝 You cannot use your own opinions or prior knowledge. 💡 Look for keywords from the question within the text. 📚 Reread the sections of the text that contain those keywords carefully. 🖍️ Pay attention to details, even seemingly small ones, as they can often hold the answer. ❓ Consider what the question is *really* asking. Sometimes, it's not as straightforward as it seems. 🧭 Always cite the specific line or paragraph that supports your answer.

✏️ Practice Quiz

1. Read the following sentence from a story: "The old oak tree stood sentinel over the whispering field." What does the word 'sentinel' most likely mean in this sentence? A. A playful squirrel B. A quiet observer C. A guard or watchman D. A sunny day 2. Read the following passage: "The little boat bobbed gently on the lake. Maya watched the ducks swim by, their feathers gleaming in the afternoon sun. She felt peaceful and content." What is the main feeling Maya experiences? A. Excitement B. Anger C. Sadness D. Peacefulness 3. Read the following sentence: "Despite the rain, the team persevered and won the game." What does 'persevered' mean? A. Gave up easily B. Continued trying C. Complained loudly D. Started late 4. Read the following excerpt from a story: "The winding path led Amelia through the enchanted forest. She heard the hoot of an owl and the rustling of leaves. A sense of mystery filled the air." What is the setting of this excerpt? A. A bustling city B. An enchanted forest C. A sandy beach D. A noisy classroom 5. Read the following lines: "The sun, a giant orange, dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of pink and purple." What is being described in this sentence? A. A fruit basket B. A sunrise C. A sunset D. A rainbow 6. Read the following sentence: "Marco cautiously opened the creaky door." What does 'cautiously' suggest about Marco? A. He is brave and fearless. B. He is angry and upset. C. He is careful and hesitant. D. He is clumsy and loud. 7. Read the sentence: "The author uses a metaphor to compare the hero to a soaring eagle." What literary device is being used? A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Alliteration D. Personification

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1. C
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. B