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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 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.gone forever
  • C.your help
2.An advertisement says: "Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Try Crunchos cereal today!" Why does it say "amazing" three times?
  • A.Repeating it makes the cereal stick in your mind
  • B.The writer could not think of another word
  • C.To tell you the price
3.An advertisement says: "Hurry — only three days left to buy Glowpens!" Why does it say "hurry"?
  • A.To push you to buy quickly before you think it over
  • B.To tell you Glowpens are slow to dry
  • C.To say the store is closing for good
4.A flyer says: "Don't be the only child without a Skyflyer kite!" How does it try to persuade you?
  • A.By telling a story about kites
  • B.By making you worry about being left out
  • C.By giving facts about wind
5.A sign says: "Our delicious, golden, crispy waffles are cooked fresh!" Why does it use three describing words?
  • A.To warn you the waffles are hot
  • B.To tell you how many waffles you get
  • C.To make the waffles sound tasty so you want them
6.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 everyone else goes, so you should too
  • C.That the pool is closed
7.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
8.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 parties are boring
  • C.That Fizzo is a healthy breakfast

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Answer key — Words That Persuade

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  1. 1.gone forever
  2. 2.Repeating it makes the cereal stick in your mind
  3. 3.To push you to buy quickly before you think it over
  4. 4.By making you worry about being left out
  5. 5.To make the waffles sound tasty so you want them
  6. 6.That everyone else goes, so you should too
  7. 7.To make the toothpaste seem trustworthy
  8. 8.That buying Fizzo will make your party fun

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