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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: "Hurry — only three days left to buy Glowpens!" Why does it say "hurry"?
  • A.To tell you Glowpens are slow to dry
  • B.To say the store is closing for good
  • C.To push you to buy quickly before you think it over
2.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
3.A notice says: "FREE gift with every Starbright lamp!" Why is the word "FREE" in capitals?
  • A.Because the lamp costs nothing
  • B.To catch your eye and make the offer seem too good to miss
  • C.Because capitals are needed for every gift
4.An advertisement says: "Zoomz shoes — the FASTEST shoes ever made!" Why does it use the word "fastest"?
  • A.To make you believe these shoes beat all others
  • B.To tell you the shoes are slow
  • C.To explain how shoes are made
5.An advertisement says: "Top scientists choose BrightPaste toothpaste." Why does it mention scientists?
  • A.To make the toothpaste seem trustworthy
  • B.To explain what toothpaste is
  • C.To tell you scientists made the advertisement
6.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 making you worry about being left out
  • C.By telling a story about kites
7.An advertisement says: "Fizzo — the drink that makes every party fun!" What does the advertisement want you to believe?
  • A.That buying Fizzo will make your party fun
  • B.That Fizzo is a healthy breakfast
  • C.That parties are boring
8.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 dangerous
  • B.That the pool is closed
  • C.That everyone else goes, so you should too

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Answer key — Words That Persuade

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  1. 1.To push you to buy quickly before you think it over
  2. 2.That your cat would prefer Purrfect food too
  3. 3.To catch your eye and make the offer seem too good to miss
  4. 4.To make you believe these shoes beat all others
  5. 5.To make the toothpaste seem trustworthy
  6. 6.By making you worry about being left out
  7. 7.That buying Fizzo will make your party fun
  8. 8.That everyone else goes, so you should too

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