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Key Facts: North Dakota A+ ELA Grade 4 Exam

NDDPI

State Agency

North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, Assessment Office

Grade 4

Grade Level

2023 ND ELA Content Standards

100 Practice Questions

Question Count

OpenExamPrep Bank

2023 ND ELA Grade 4 (R, W, L, F, IR)

Standards

NDDPI ND A+ ELA Blueprint

Prepare for the North Dakota A+ ELA Grade 4 test with 100 practice questions on comprehension, text analysis, and writing, featuring original passages and detailed explanations covering topics from the 2023 ND ELA Content Standards.

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1Recycling helps our planet in many ways. When we recycle paper, fewer trees are cut down. Recycling glass and metal saves energy too. Even small actions, like rinsing out cans, make a difference over time. What is the main idea of the passage?

A.Recycling benefits the Earth in several ways.

B.Paper is the most important material to recycle.

C.Recycling takes too much time and effort.

D.Only adults can help recycle at home.

Explanation: The passage explains several ways recycling helps the planet—saving trees, saving energy, and how small actions add up. That makes 'Recycling benefits the Earth in several ways' the main idea.

2Bees do important work for our food supply. As bees fly from flower to flower, they move pollen. This pollen helps plants grow fruits and seeds. Without bees, many of the foods we eat would be hard to grow. What is the passage mostly about?

A.How bees help plants produce food

B.How to keep bees as pets

C.Why bees are dangerous insects

D.What flowers bees like best

Explanation: Each sentence describes how bees move pollen and help plants grow fruits and seeds. The main idea is how bees help plants produce food.

3Marta wakes up at 6:30 each morning. She eats oatmeal for breakfast and walks to school with her brother. Her school starts at 8:00. When does Marta eat breakfast?

A.Between waking up at 6:30 and leaving for school

B.At 8:00, when school starts

C.After she arrives at school

D.Before she wakes up at 6:30

Explanation: The passage says Marta wakes at 6:30, then eats oatmeal, then walks to school for an 8:00 start. So breakfast happens between 6:30 and leaving for school.

4The library is open Monday through Saturday. On weekdays it closes at 6:00. On Saturday it closes at 2:00. The library is closed on Sundays. Which detail is true about the library?

A.It closes earlier on Saturday than on weekdays.

B.It is open later on Saturday than on weekdays.

C.It is closed on Saturdays.

D.It closes at 6:00 on Sundays.

Explanation: Weekdays close at 6:00 and Saturday closes at 2:00, so Saturday closes earlier than weekdays.

5First, Jamal planted tomato seeds in small cups. He watered them every day. When the plants grew tall, he moved them to the garden. By summer, red tomatoes were ready to pick. Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

A.Jamal grows tomatoes from seeds to harvest.

B.Jamal eats tomatoes every summer.

C.Jamal buys tomatoes at the store.

D.Jamal waters his garden once a week.

Explanation: The passage follows Jamal from planting seeds to picking ripe tomatoes, so the summary is that he grows tomatoes from seeds to harvest.

6Aisha's class visited a fire station. A firefighter showed them the big red truck. They learned how hoses work and saw where the firefighters sleep. At the end, each student got a safety sticker. What is the best summary of the class trip?

A.Aisha's class toured a fire station and learned about firefighting.

B.Aisha wants to become a firefighter when she grows up.

C.The firefighters put out a real fire during the visit.

D.The class only went to get stickers.

Explanation: The events—seeing the truck, learning about hoses, and seeing the sleeping area—are all part of touring the fire station and learning about firefighting.

7Leo looked out the window and grabbed his umbrella. The street was dark even though it was noon. What can you infer about the weather?

A.It is likely to rain, and storm clouds are blocking the sunlight.

B.It is a sunny day with no clouds.

C.It is nighttime already.

D.It is snowing heavily.

Explanation: Grabbing an umbrella suggests rain, and a dark street at noon suggests storm clouds blocking the sun.

8Penguins cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. Their wings work like flippers underwater. Which detail from the passage shows penguins are good swimmers?

A.Their wings work like flippers underwater.

B.Penguins cannot fly.

C.Penguins live in cold places.

D.Penguins eat fish.

Explanation: The passage states directly that their wings work like flippers underwater, which explains why they are excellent swimmers.

9Reading every day makes you a better reader. The more you read, the more words you learn. Reading also helps you understand new ideas. Best of all, a good book can be fun. What is the main idea?

A.Reading every day has many benefits.

B.Reading is boring compared to games.

C.Only long books are worth reading.

D.Reading is only for learning new words.

Explanation: The passage lists several benefits of daily reading—learning words, understanding ideas, and having fun—so the main idea is that reading every day has many benefits.

10At the farmers market, Tom bought three apples, two loaves of bread, and one jar of honey. The apples cost one dollar each, the bread was three dollars a loaf, and the honey was five dollars. How much did Tom spend in total?

A.$14

B.$11

C.$17

D.$9

Explanation: Three apples at $1 each is $3, two loaves at $3 each is $6, and honey is $5. Adding $3 + $6 + $5 gives $14.

About the North Dakota A+ ELA Grade 4 Exam

The North Dakota A+ Summative English Language Arts assessment at Grade 4 measures reading and writing proficiency on the 2023 North Dakota ELA Content Standards across Comprehension, Text Analysis, and Writing. It is administered online through TestNav in spring, replacing the former NDSA beginning Spring 2025. This 100-question practice bank uses original passages and four-option MCQs as an English-language study adaptation.

Exam sponsor: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Online criterion-referenced assessment delivered through TestNav with Reading and Writing sessions; selected-response, constructed-response, technology-enhanced items, and a short essay scored with an 8-point rubric. This local bank contains 100 English four-option practice MCQs across 3 reporting categories.

Time Limit

Untimed; 2025 average about 65 minutes (Reading) and 100 minutes (Writing)

Passing Score

Four performance levels: Level 1 Novice, Level 2 Approaching Proficient, Level 3 Proficient, Level 4 Advanced. Level 3 and above denotes proficiency. Scale scores range 850-1150.

Exam / Certification Fees

No fee to students

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not applicable (performance levels are reported). Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

NDDPI ND A+ Summative ELA Grade 3-10 Blueprint
2023 North Dakota English Language Arts Content Standards
ND A+ Portal Summative Resources and Test Administration Manual

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

43-44%

Comprehension

Refer to details and examples, determine main idea and summarize, describe characters/settings/events, explain events/procedures/ideas, and draw inferences using textual evidence.

30-31%

Text Analysis

Determine word meaning from context, compare/contrast point of view and narrators, describe overall structure, compare/contrast first- and secondhand accounts, and analyze author's reasons and evidence.

26-27%

Writing

Text types (opinion, informative, narrative), organization and writing process, and language usage (grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, frequently-confused words).

Preparing for the North Dakota A+ ELA Grade 4 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Four performance levels: Level 1 Novice, Level 2 Approaching Proficient, Level 3 Proficient, Level 4 Advanced. Level 3 and above denotes proficiency. Scale scores range 850-1150.
Assessment: Online criterion-referenced assessment delivered through TestNav with Reading and Writing sessions; selected-response, constructed-response, technology-enhanced items, and a short essay scored with an 8-point rubric. This local bank contains 100 English four-option practice MCQs across 3 reporting categories.
Time limit: Untimed; 2025 average about 65 minutes (Reading) and 100 minutes (Writing)
Exam / certification fees: No fee to students Official sources

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North Dakota A+ ELA Grade 4: Suggested Study Strategy

1Refer back to the passage to find specific details and examples that support each answer.

2For text analysis, identify the narrator's point of view and how the text is organized (chronology, cause/effect, compare/contrast).

3Use context clues in the surrounding sentences to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

4Distinguish between firsthand and secondhand accounts by checking who is telling the story.

5For writing items, watch for correct capitalization, punctuation, and frequently-confused words such as their/there/they're.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ND A+ ELA Grade 4 test?

The North Dakota A+ Summative English Language Arts assessment at Grade 4 measures reading and writing proficiency on the 2023 ND ELA Content Standards. It is an online, criterion-referenced assessment delivered through TestNav with Reading and Writing sessions, including selected-response, constructed-response, technology-enhanced items, and a short essay scored with an 8-point rubric.

What performance levels are reported?

Four levels are reported: Level 1 Novice, Level 2 Approaching Proficient, Level 3 Proficient, and Level 4 Advanced. Level 3 and above denotes grade-level proficiency. Scale scores range from 850 to 1150.

Is this practice bank affiliated with NDDPI?

No. This is an independent study resource covering topics from the public 2023 ND ELA Content Standards. It uses original passages and four-option MCQs as a study adaptation; it is not an official ND A+ product or format simulation.