Grade 4 End of Term Examination - Language Arts
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What is one reason animals need water?

  • To improve their agility
  • To enhance their sense of smell
  • To increase their body weight
  • To regulate their body temperature (correct)
  • Animals need water only for hydration.

    False (B)

    List two ways in which animals use water.

    Digestion and circulation.

    Animals use water for ______________ and to maintain their electrolyte balance.

    <p>cellular functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements with their classification (Observation or Prediction):

    <p>The cat turned over the paint can. = Observation If the cat climbs on the stool, he can get up on the shelf more easily. = Prediction The paint has run over the floor. = Observation If more paint is spilled, it will spread further. = Prediction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was slavery abolished in the English-speaking Caribbean?

    <p>1838 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cultural preservation in schools can only be achieved through art classes.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List three ways to preserve our culture in school.

    <ol> <li>Organizing cultural events 2) Incorporating local history into the curriculum 3) Encouraging traditional music and dance in performances</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    You can visit ______ to see our Jamaican cultural heritage.

    <p>Bob Marley Museum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to preserve culture in schools?

    <p>Ignoring local traditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cultural heritage sites with their descriptions:

    <p>Bob Marley Museum = Famous musician's home turned museum National Gallery of Jamaica = Repository of Jamaican art and history Devon House = Historic mansion and culinary spot Emancipation Park = Park commemorating the abolition of slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Logical reasoning skills are essential for analyzing scenarios.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of problem-solving techniques?

    <p>To identify solutions to challenges or issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process skill involves identifying similarities and differences between a coconut tree and a sunflower?

    <p>comparing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All forms of rock are made from cells.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one characteristic that indicates a rabbit is alive.

    <p>can move, breathe, reproduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plants need sunlight to make ____.

    <p>food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option is NOT true about science?

    <p>Science is only facts that we read in our textbook (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characteristics of living things with their descriptions:

    <p>nutrition = Process of obtaining food growth = Increase in size or mass response = Reaction to stimuli excretion = Removal of waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Scientific knowledge can be used to guide further tests.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For something to be considered alive, it must have ____.

    <p>all the characteristics of living things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Animal water needs

    Animals need water for various bodily functions, including temperature regulation, chemical reactions, and transportation of nutrients.

    Plant parts

    The image shows different parts of a plant.

    Observation vs. prediction

    Observations describe what is seen, while predictions suggest what might happen in the future.

    Cat and paint can - observation

    The cat turned over the paint can.

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    Cat and paint can - prediction

    If more paint is spilled, it will spread further.

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    Year of slavery abolition in Caribbean

    The year when slavery was no longer legal in the English-speaking Caribbean.

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    Ways to preserve culture in school

    Methods to maintain and pass on cultural traditions within a school setting.

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    Places to see Jamaican culture

    Locations in Jamaica showcasing the nation's cultural heritage.

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    Critical Thinking

    The process of analyzing information objectively and creatively to form reasoned judgments and conclusions.

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    Analogies

    Comparisons that show the relationship between two or more things or ideas, often using "is to" and "as" structure.

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    Grade 4

    The fourth year of primary education.

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    Term Exam

    An examination given at the end of a specific time period of study.

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    School Subject

    A specific area of knowledge or skill that is taught in school.

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    Comparing living things

    Finding similarities and differences between organisms like plants and animals.

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    Living things are made of cells.

    All living things, from tiny microbes to big mammals, consist of cells, the basic units of life.

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    Characteristics of living things

    All living things share these traits: movement, growth, breathing, reproduction, and sensitivity.

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    Plant response to touch

    Plants react to touch or stimuli by changing their physical form (leaves folding in).

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    Essentials for life

    Living things need all characteristics to be considered alive.

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    Plants need sunlight for food

    Plants use sunlight to produce their food (sugar) through photosynthesis.

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    Science is a process

    Science is more than just facts; it's a process of learning about the natural world.

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    Scientific knowledge is reusable

    Scientific knowledge gained from testing can be used to guide future experiments and advance further discoveries

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    Study Notes

    Examination Information

    • Examination: End of Term Examination
    • Grade: 4
    • Subject: Varies (Language Arts, Social Studies, Critical Thinking, Science, Mathematics)

    Subject Specifics

    Language Arts

    • Section A: Multiple choice questions requiring selecting the correct conjunction to complete a sentence.
    • Multiple choice answer options provided, e.g., and, or, but, until
    • Questions relate to identifying suitable conjunctions
    • Section B Rewrite sentences with correct capitalization (2 marks each)
      • Students are required to rewrite given sentences with the correct capitalization.
    • Section A: Multiple choice questions involving matching prefixes to correct root words
    • Providing a list of prefixes and root words for matching
    • Section B: Identifying correct words corresponding to pictures/images
    • Students must select correct words to match pictures (e.g., pineapple, orange, apple, rat)
    • Section B:
    • Students require changing adjectives to superlative adjectives
      • Provide adjectives in brackets e.g. (Loud) and corresponding writing blanks

    Social Studies

    • Section A: Multiple choice questions on Tainos, Jamaican history and geography.
    • Questions about origin, culture, physical features, transportation methods and places.
    • Including names of significant locations
    • Section B: Short answer questions related to the Tainos and Jamaica's history.
    • Asking for specific foods, places, and descriptions of ethnic groups/symbols in the content.

    Critical Thinking

    • No specific information.

    Science

    • Section A: Multiple choice questions covering scientific method, science process skills, and living/non-living things.
    • Identifying important steps of the scientific method
    • Section A: Identifying observable characteristics.
    • Questions about living and non-living things and their characteristics
    • Questions about survival needs

    Mathematics

    • Section A: Multiple choice questions on number values, operations, and diagrams.
    • Calculating operations such as addition, subtraction, and identifying place values.
    • Section A: Recognizing fractions or parts.
    • Understanding fractions using pictorial representation

    General Instructions/Information

    • Do not open the booklet until instructed to do so
    • Name, date of birth, and date are required for the sections.

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    Description

    This quiz covers various aspects of Language Arts for Grade 4. It includes multiple-choice questions on conjunctions and prefixes, as well as tasks for rewriting sentences with correct capitalization. Students will also match words to pictures and transform adjectives to superlatives.

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