PagineNova Scotia Grade 4 English Language Arts Practice Tests
Five free, full-length practice tests for Grade 4 english language arts in Nova Scotia, written to the Nova Scotia curriculum. Take them online for instant scoring and a skill breakdown, or print them with an answer key.
- 5 full tests
- ~16 questions each
- Answer keys
- Free
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All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.
What these tests cover
Nova Scotia curriculum strands:
Skills across all five tests: Grammar (14) · Key details (11) · Spelling (8) · Vocabulary (7) · Cause and effect (6) · Punctuation (6) · Usage (5) · Writing (5) · Author’s craft (3) · Text structure (2)
Each test has an original Canadian reading passage (and, for most grades, a second text), language and conventions questions, and a writing task with a guide to what a strong answer includes.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
From the passage “Terry Fox and the Marathon of Hope”
Why did Terry Fox decide to run across Canada?
A. to become famous B. to raise money for cancer research C. to win a medal D. to visit his familyShow answer
to raise money for cancer research- Where did the Marathon of Hope begin?
A. Vancouver, British Columbia B. Ottawa, Ontario C. Thunder Bay, Ontario D. St. John’s, NewfoundlandShow answer
St. John’s, Newfoundland - Why did Terry have to stop his run?
A. He finished early. B. The cancer had spread. C. He got lost. D. He ran out of money.Show answer
The cancer had spread. - What does "continue his dream" mean in the last paragraph?
A. fall asleep while running B. build a statue C. keep raising money for cancer research as Terry wanted D. run exactly the same pathShow answer
keep raising money for cancer research as Terry wanted
More Grade 4 practice in Nova Scotia
Also useful: printable worksheets · Canadian reading levels · Canadian classics · Nova Scotia curriculum guide
Frequently asked questions
What is in these Nova Scotia Grade 4 English Language Arts practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 16 questions each. Each test has an original Canadian reading passage (and, for most grades, a second text), language and conventions questions, and a writing task with a guide to what a strong answer includes. You get a score, a skill breakdown and a review of every answer at the end.
Do these tests follow the Nova Scotia curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the Nova Scotia curriculum — the strands are Reading and viewing, Writing and representing, Speaking and listening. Pagine summarizes the curriculum in its own words and links to the official documents.
Can I print them?
Yes. Every test has a printable version with an answer key, so you can use it in class or at the kitchen table.
Are these official tests?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.