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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: "Top scientists choose BrightPaste toothpaste." Why does it mention scientists?
  • A.To explain what toothpaste is
  • B.To make the toothpaste seem trustworthy
  • C.To tell you scientists made the advertisement
2.An advertisement says: "New and improved Sparkle soap!" Why does it say "new and improved"?
  • A.To tell you it is an old soap
  • B.To explain how to use soap
  • C.To make you think it is better than before
3.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
4.A poster says: "Join the thousands of happy families who already love SunSplash Pool." What is it trying to make you feel?
  • A.That everyone else goes, so you should too
  • B.That the pool is closed
  • C.That the pool is dangerous
5.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
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: "Hurry — only three days left to buy Glowpens!" Why does it say "hurry"?
  • A.To tell you Glowpens are slow to dry
  • B.To push you to buy quickly before you think it over
  • C.To say the store is closing for good
8.An advertisement says: "You deserve the best. You deserve CloudSoft pillows." How does it try to persuade you?
  • A.By flattering you so you feel you should treat yourself
  • B.By giving the price of the pillows
  • C.By listing what pillows are made of

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Answer key — Words That Persuade

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  1. 1.To make the toothpaste seem trustworthy
  2. 2.To make you think it is better than before
  3. 3.To make you believe these shoes beat all others
  4. 4.That everyone else goes, so you should too
  5. 5.To make the waffles sound tasty so you want them
  6. 6.By making you worry about being left out
  7. 7.To push you to buy quickly before you think it over
  8. 8.By flattering you so you feel you should treat yourself

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