Here is a sample test for 4th grade ELA on standard RI5 (comparison):
- Read the following passage:
Excerpt from “The Tortoise and the Hare”
Once upon a time, there was a tortoise and a hare who decided to have a race. The hare was known for being fast and confident, while the tortoise was slow and steady.
The race began, and the hare quickly sprinted ahead, leaving the tortoise far behind. The hare was so confident in his speed that he decided to take a nap under a tree.
Meanwhile, the tortoise continued plodding along, never stopping or getting distracted. Slowly but surely, he made his way towards the finish line.
When the hare woke up from his nap, he was shocked to see the tortoise nearing the finish line. He sprinted as fast as he could, but it was too late. The tortoise had won the race.
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What is the main idea of this passage? a) The hare is faster than the tortoise. b) The tortoise is slow and steady. c) The hare takes a nap during the race. d) The tortoise wins the race.
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How are the hare and the tortoise different? a) The hare is confident, while the tortoise is slow. b) The hare is slow, while the tortoise is confident. c) The hare is steady, while the tortoise is fast. d) The hare is fast, while the tortoise is slow.
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What lesson can be learned from this passage? a) Slow and steady wins the race. b) Taking naps is important. c) Confidence is key. d) Hares are faster than tortoises.
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Which sentence from the passage supports the main idea that the tortoise is slow and steady? a) “The hare was known for being fast and confident.” b) “The hare quickly sprinted ahead, leaving the tortoise far behind.” c) “Meanwhile, the tortoise continued plodding along, never stopping or getting distracted.” d) “When the hare woke up from his nap, he was shocked to see the tortoise nearing the finish line.”
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How does the hare feel when he wakes up from his nap? a) Excited b) Surprised c) Angry d) Relieved
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What does the word “plodding” mean in the sentence “Meanwhile, the tortoise continued plodding along, never stopping or getting distracted”? a) Running quickly b) Walking slowly and heavily c) Jumping and skipping d) Crawling on the ground
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Which animal wins the race? a) The hare b) The tortoise c) Both animals d) It is not mentioned in the passage
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What is the purpose of this passage? a) To entertain readers with a story b) To teach readers about different animals c) To persuade readers to take naps d) To inform readers about a race
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How does the hare’s confidence affect the outcome of the race? a) It helps him win the race. b) It causes him to take a nap. c) It makes him slow down. d) It has no effect on the race.
Answer Key: 1. d) The tortoise wins the race. 2. b) The tortoise is slow and steady. 3. a) The hare is confident, while the tortoise is slow. 4. a) Slow and steady wins the race. 5. c) “Meanwhile, the tortoise continued plodding along, never stopping or getting distracted.” 6. b) Surprised 7. b) Walking slowly and heavily 8. b) The tortoise 9. a) To entertain readers with a story 10. b) It causes him to take a nap.