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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 flyer says: "Don't be the only child without a Skyflyer kite!" How does it try to persuade you?
  • A.By making you worry about being left out
  • B.By telling a story about kites
  • C.By giving facts about wind
2.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 closed
  • B.That everyone else goes, so you should too
  • C.That the pool is dangerous
3.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
4.An advertisement says: "Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Try Crunchos cereal today!" Why does it say "amazing" three times?
  • A.To tell you the price
  • B.The writer could not think of another word
  • C.Repeating it makes the cereal stick in your mind
5.A flyer says: "Nine out of ten cats prefer Purrfect food." What is the flyer hoping you will think?
  • A.That your cat would prefer Purrfect food too
  • B.That cats should not eat
  • C.That cats dislike Purrfect food
6.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
7.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
8.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

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Answer key — Words That Persuade

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  1. 1.By making you worry about being left out
  2. 2.That everyone else goes, so you should too
  3. 3.To make you think it is better than before
  4. 4.Repeating it makes the cereal stick in your mind
  5. 5.That your cat would prefer Purrfect food too
  6. 6.gone forever
  7. 7.To make the waffles sound tasty so you want them
  8. 8.To make the toothpaste seem trustworthy

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