100+ Free DC CAPE 2.0 ELA Grade 4 Practice Questions
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Key Facts: DC CAPE 2.0 ELA Grade 4 Exam
Grade 4
Official DC CAPE 2.0 tested grade/course (OSSE FAQ Q4)
osse.dc.gov CAPE 2.0 FAQ
Free
No student exam fee for standard school administration
OSSE Assessments policy
SY 2026–27
First DC CAPE 2.0 administration (spring 2027)
OSSE CAPE 2.0 page / FAQ
OSSE
State education agency administering DC CAPE 2.0
osse.dc.gov
Pearson
Administration platforms ADAM / TestNav; science content vendor
OSSE CAPE 2.0 FAQ Q3
CCSS ELA
Content standards alignment
OSSE CAPE 2.0 FAQ Q5
4 levels
Performance levels; Level 3 = met expectations
OSSE CAPE 2.0 page
Untimed
Official tests designed as untimed with estimated session lengths
OSSE System Overview Feb 2026
DC CAPE 2.0 ELA Grade 4 is DC's free OSSE CAPE 2.0 statewide ela summative for Grade 4 (first admin spring 2027); practice here is English MCQ study only.
Sample DC CAPE 2.0 ELA Grade 4 Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your DC CAPE 2.0 ELA Grade 4 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Read the passage: Lila packed her backpack with a notebook, colored pencils, and a snack. She waved to her little brother and hurried down the steps. Today was the first day of the nature club hike, and she did not want to miss the bus. What is the setting at the start of this passage?
2Read the passage: Marcus had practiced the piano piece for weeks. On the night of the recital, his hands shook. When his name was called, he took a deep breath, walked to the piano, and began to play. The music filled the room, and Marcus sat taller with every note. Which word best describes Marcus at the end of the passage?
3Read the passage: Every afternoon, the gray cat sat on Mrs. Chen's fence and watched the sidewalk. One day a small dog barked from a nearby yard. The cat flattened its ears, leapt down, and disappeared under the porch. After that, the cat chose a quieter windowsill. What is the most likely reason the cat moved to the windowsill?
4Read the passage: "I can't believe we finished the fort!" Jamal said, wiping sweat from his forehead. Priya grinned and hung a handmade flag from the top branch. "Best team ever," she replied. Leaves rustled above them as a breeze moved through the trees. Who is telling this story?
5Read the passage: Owen spilled paint across his poster just before the fair opened. He almost gave up. Then he turned the splash into a bright sun and added rays with a black marker. Visitors stopped to praise the bold design. What is a theme of this story?
6Read the passage: Sofia whispered, "We should turn back. The trail is too muddy." Her brother Luis shook his head and pointed ahead. "The map says the lookout is just past those trees. We've come this far." Sofia sighed, then followed him, watching for slippery roots. How do Sofia and Luis respond differently to the muddy trail?
7Read the passage: The old library smelled of paper and rain. Dust floated in thin beams of light. Elena ran her fingers along the spines until she found a green book with gold letters. Her heart thumped as she opened the cover—Grandma's name was written inside. Which detail best helps the reader picture the library?
8Read the passage: Noah always shared his snacks, helped clean the classroom, and waited his turn. When a new student sat alone at lunch, Noah invited him to join the table. "There's plenty of room," he said with a smile. Based on Noah's actions, which trait best fits him?
9Read the passage: First the sky darkened. Then a cold wind rattled the windows. Rain began to drum on the roof, and the lights flickered once. Ana grabbed a flashlight from the drawer just as the house went quiet and dark. What is the most likely reason Ana grabbed the flashlight?
10Read the passage: "This puzzle has too many pieces," Theo muttered. His sister Ava spread the edge pieces into a neat line. "Start with the border," she said. An hour later, the sky and ocean parts of the picture were almost finished, and Theo was smiling. What does Ava's advice help Theo learn?
About the DC CAPE 2.0 ELA Grade 4 Exam
District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education (DC CAPE) 2.0 English Language Arts/Literacy — Grade 4 is the District of Columbia's grade/course-level DC CAPE 2.0 statewide summative assessment administered by OSSE beginning SY 2026–27 (first operational window spring 2027). ELA and mathematics content is provided through the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium against the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), with grades 3–8 using Smarter Balanced summative adjusted blueprints and high school courses using DC end-of-course blueprints. Students test on Pearson TestNav (ADAM management). Official forms mix selected-response, technology-enabled, and constructed-response/performance tasks. OpenExamPrep free practice is an English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation aligned to public OSSE/Smarter Balanced/NGSS frameworks—not official secure items, not a full TE/CR/PT simulation, and not a substitute for classroom instruction or the official assessment.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
About 2 hours 45 minutes estimated total for most students (CAT ~45 minutes + performance task ~2 hours); tests are untimed (OSSE DC CAPE 2.0 System Overview, Feb 2026).
Passing Score
DC CAPE 2.0 reports four performance levels for ELA, math, and science; Level 3 indicates the student met grade-level (or course-level) expectations (OSSE CAPE 2.0 page). After the first 2026–27 administration, OSSE will conduct a summer 2027 standard-setting event for high school ELA and math end-of-course assessments and redesigned science assessments before cut scores are finalized for those forms (OSSE CAPE 2.0 FAQ, Dec 2025).
Exam Fee
Free for District of Columbia public and public charter school students; DC CAPE 2.0 is the required statewide summative assessment administered through LEAs at no student exam fee (OSSE Assessments Participation & Performance Policy; OSSE CAPE 2.0 materials). (District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE); ELA and math content from the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium; science content and ADAM/TestNav administration platforms via Pearson)
DC CAPE 2.0 ELA Grade 4 Exam Content Outline
Reading — Literary Text
Literary passages: central ideas, key details, word meanings, reasoning and evidence, text structures, and language use (Smarter Balanced ELA adjusted blueprint Claim 1 Literary).
Reading — Informational Text
Informational passages: central ideas, key details, word meanings, reasoning and evidence, text structures/features, and language use (Smarter Balanced ELA adjusted blueprint Claim 1 Informational).
Writing
Organization/purpose, evidence/elaboration, and conventions via revise/edit CAT items and a full-write performance task scored on three traits (Smarter Balanced ELA adjusted blueprint Claim 2).
Listening
Listen/interpret targets: understand and analyze spoken information (Smarter Balanced ELA adjusted blueprint Claim 3). Local practice adapts listening skills with short read-aloud transcripts.
Research
Interpret/integrate information, analyze sources, and use evidence (Smarter Balanced ELA adjusted blueprint Claim 4).
How to Pass the DC CAPE 2.0 ELA Grade 4 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: DC CAPE 2.0 reports four performance levels for ELA, math, and science; Level 3 indicates the student met grade-level (or course-level) expectations (OSSE CAPE 2.0 page). After the first 2026–27 administration, OSSE will conduct a summer 2027 standard-setting event for high school ELA and math end-of-course assessments and redesigned science assessments before cut scores are finalized for those forms (OSSE CAPE 2.0 FAQ, Dec 2025).
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: About 2 hours 45 minutes estimated total for most students (CAT ~45 minutes + performance task ~2 hours); tests are untimed (OSSE DC CAPE 2.0 System Overview, Feb 2026).
- Exam fee: Free for District of Columbia public and public charter school students; DC CAPE 2.0 is the required statewide summative assessment administered through LEAs at no student exam fee (OSSE Assessments Participation & Performance Policy; OSSE CAPE 2.0 materials).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DC CAPE 2.0 ELA Grade 4 assessment?
DC CAPE 2.0 ELA Grade 4 is part of the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education (DC CAPE) 2.0 general statewide assessment system administered by OSSE beginning in school year 2026–27 (first spring 2027 administration). It measures student progress relative to DC educational standards (Common Core State Standards).
Is DC CAPE 2.0 free for students?
Yes. DC CAPE 2.0 is the District’s required statewide summative assessment for eligible public and public charter school students and is administered through LEAs without a student exam fee.
How long is the official test?
About 2 hours 45 minutes estimated total for most students (CAT ~45 minutes + performance task ~2 hours); tests are untimed (OSSE DC CAPE 2.0 System Overview, Feb 2026).
What item types appear on the official assessment?
Official ELA/math forms include computer-adaptive selected-response and technology-enabled items plus performance tasks (including full-write tasks in ELA). OpenExamPrep provides English four-option MCQ study adaptations only—not an official-format simulation.
How are results reported?
DC CAPE 2.0 reports four performance levels for ELA, math, and science; Level 3 indicates the student met grade-level (or course-level) expectations (OSSE CAPE 2.0 page). After the first 2026–27 administration, OSSE will conduct a summer 2027 standard-setting event for high school ELA and math end-of-course assessments and redesigned science assessments before cut scores are finalized for those forms (OSSE CAPE 2.0 FAQ, Dec 2025).
Are these practice questions official OSSE or Smarter Balanced items?
No. These free practice questions are original study aids aligned to DC standards and publicly described CAPE 2.0 / Smarter Balanced / NGSS frameworks. They are not secure official items and do not replace OSSE/Pearson practice resources, classroom instruction, or the official spring assessment.
Does this bank replace constructed-response or performance tasks?
No. Official DC CAPE 2.0 includes performance tasks and (for science) constructed-response items. This bank adapts the underlying knowledge and judgment into multiple-choice study items only.