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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.A flyer says: "Don't be the only child without a Skyflyer kite!" How does it try to persuade you?
  • A.By giving facts about wind
  • B.By telling a story about kites
  • C.By making you worry about being left out
2.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 dislike Purrfect food
  • C.That cats should not eat
3.An advertisement shows a smiling tennis star holding a BoltBall. Why is the star in the advertisement?
  • A.So you think the ball is good because the star uses it
  • B.To show the rules of tennis
  • C.Because the star invented tennis
4.An advertisement says: "Fizzo — the drink that makes every party fun!" What does the advertisement want you to believe?
  • A.That Fizzo is a healthy breakfast
  • B.That buying Fizzo will make your party fun
  • C.That parties are boring
5.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.our park
  • B.your help
  • C.gone forever
6.An advertisement says: "Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Try Crunchos cereal today!" Why does it say "amazing" three times?
  • A.To tell you the price
  • B.The writer could not think of another word
  • C.Repeating it makes the cereal stick in your mind
7.A notice says: "FREE gift with every Starbright lamp!" Why is the word "FREE" in capitals?
  • A.Because the lamp costs nothing
  • B.Because capitals are needed for every gift
  • C.To catch your eye and make the offer seem too good to miss
8.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 tell you Glowpens are slow to dry
  • C.To push you to buy quickly before you think it over

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Answer key — Words That Persuade

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  1. 1.By making you worry about being left out
  2. 2.That your cat would prefer Purrfect food too
  3. 3.So you think the ball is good because the star uses it
  4. 4.That buying Fizzo will make your party fun
  5. 5.gone forever
  6. 6.Repeating it makes the cereal stick in your mind
  7. 7.To catch your eye and make the offer seem too good to miss
  8. 8.To push you to buy quickly before you think it over

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