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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 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
2.An advertisement says: "New and improved Sparkle soap!" Why does it say "new and improved"?
  • A.To explain how to use soap
  • B.To make you think it is better than before
  • C.To tell you it is an old soap
3.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
4.An advertisement says: "Top scientists choose BrightPaste toothpaste." Why does it mention scientists?
  • A.To tell you scientists made the advertisement
  • B.To explain what toothpaste is
  • C.To make the toothpaste seem trustworthy
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 make the waffles sound tasty so you want them
  • C.To tell you how many waffles you get
6.A notice says: "FREE gift with every Starbright lamp!" Why is the word "FREE" in capitals?
  • A.To catch your eye and make the offer seem too good to miss
  • B.Because capitals are needed for every gift
  • C.Because the lamp costs nothing
7.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
8.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

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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.To make you think it is better than before
  3. 3.That buying Fizzo will make your party fun
  4. 4.To make the toothpaste seem trustworthy
  5. 5.To make the waffles sound tasty so you want them
  6. 6.To catch your eye and make the offer seem too good to miss
  7. 7.gone forever
  8. 8.Repeating it makes the cereal stick in your mind

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