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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: "You deserve the best. You deserve CloudSoft pillows." How does it try to persuade you?
  • A.By giving the price of the pillows
  • B.By listing what pillows are made of
  • C.By flattering you so you feel you should treat yourself
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.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
4.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.our park
  • C.gone forever
5.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
6.An advertisement shows a smiling tennis star holding a BoltBall. Why is the star in the advertisement?
  • A.To show the rules of tennis
  • B.So you think the ball is good because the star uses it
  • C.Because the star invented tennis
7.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 make you think it is better than before
  • C.To explain how to use soap
8.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

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Answer key — Words That Persuade

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  1. 1.By flattering you so you feel you should treat yourself
  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.gone forever
  5. 5.That buying Fizzo will make your party fun
  6. 6.So you think the ball is good because the star uses it
  7. 7.To make you think it is better than before
  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.