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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: "Fizzo — the drink that makes every party fun!" What does the advertisement want you to believe?
  • A.That parties are boring
  • B.That buying Fizzo will make your party fun
  • C.That Fizzo is a healthy breakfast
2.A poster says: "Join the thousands of happy families who already love SunSplash Pool." What is it trying to make you feel?
  • A.That the pool is closed
  • B.That everyone else goes, so you should too
  • C.That the pool is dangerous
3.An advertisement says: "New and improved Sparkle soap!" Why does it say "new and improved"?
  • A.To explain how to use soap
  • B.To tell you it is an old soap
  • C.To make you think it is better than before
4.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
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.your help
  • B.gone forever
  • C.our park
6.An advertisement says: "Top scientists choose BrightPaste toothpaste." Why does it mention scientists?
  • A.To tell you scientists made the advertisement
  • B.To make the toothpaste seem trustworthy
  • C.To explain what toothpaste is
7.A flyer says: "Nine out of ten cats prefer Purrfect food." What is the flyer hoping you will think?
  • A.That cats dislike Purrfect food
  • B.That your cat would prefer Purrfect food too
  • C.That cats should not eat
8.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

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Answer key — Words That Persuade

Set 2. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.That buying Fizzo will make your party fun
  2. 2.That everyone else goes, so you should too
  3. 3.To make you think it is better than before
  4. 4.So you think the ball is good because the star uses it
  5. 5.gone forever
  6. 6.To make the toothpaste seem trustworthy
  7. 7.That your cat would prefer Purrfect food too
  8. 8.To make the waffles sound tasty so you want them

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