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Words That Persuade is a free printable Grade 4 English worksheet on how a writer's word choice pushes the reader, aligned to Common Core standard RI.4.8. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Words That Persuade

RI.4.8

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1.An advertisement says: "Top scientists choose BrightPaste toothpaste." Why does it mention scientists?
  • A.To make the toothpaste seem trustworthy
  • B.To tell you scientists made the advertisement
  • C.To explain what toothpaste is
2.A notice says: "FREE gift with every Starbright lamp!" Why is the word "FREE" in capitals?
  • A.Because capitals are needed for every gift
  • B.To catch your eye and make the offer seem too good to miss
  • C.Because the lamp costs nothing
3.A sign says: "Our delicious, golden, crispy waffles are cooked fresh!" Why does it use three describing words?
  • A.To tell you how many waffles you get
  • B.To warn you the waffles are hot
  • C.To make the waffles sound tasty so you want them
4.An advertisement says: "New and improved Sparkle soap!" Why does it say "new and improved"?
  • A.To tell you it is an old soap
  • B.To make you think it is better than before
  • C.To explain how to use soap
5.An advertisement shows a smiling tennis star holding a BoltBall. Why is the star in the advertisement?
  • A.To show the rules of tennis
  • B.Because the star invented tennis
  • C.So you think the ball is good because the star uses it
6.A poster says: "Save our park! Without your help, the trees will be gone forever." Which words are meant to make readers feel worried?
  • A.your help
  • B.our park
  • C.gone forever
7.An advertisement says: "Hurry — only three days left to buy Glowpens!" Why does it say "hurry"?
  • A.To say the store is closing for good
  • B.To push you to buy quickly before you think it over
  • C.To tell you Glowpens are slow to dry
8.A flyer says: "Nine out of ten cats prefer Purrfect food." What is the flyer hoping you will think?
  • A.That your cat would prefer Purrfect food too
  • B.That cats should not eat
  • C.That cats dislike Purrfect food

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Answer key — Words That Persuade

Set 17. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.To make the toothpaste seem trustworthy
  2. 2.To catch your eye and make the offer seem too good to miss
  3. 3.To make the waffles sound tasty so you want them
  4. 4.To make you think it is better than before
  5. 5.So you think the ball is good because the star uses it
  6. 6.gone forever
  7. 7.To push you to buy quickly before you think it over
  8. 8.That your cat would prefer Purrfect food too

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RI.4.8 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.