Eiken Grade 4 Study Guide

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Grade 4 Overview

Understanding the Grade 4 exam requirements

Level

Elementary - Junior high school beginner

Equivalent to 3-4 years of English study

Test Duration

Written: 35 minutes

Listening: Approx. 30 minutes

Vocabulary

~800 words

Everyday situations and basic grammar

Test Format

Vocabulary & Grammar (15 questions)

Complete sentences with appropriate words and basic grammar

Dialogues (5 questions)

Choose appropriate responses in everyday conversations

Reading (10 questions)

Understand passages about familiar topics and daily life

Listening (30 questions)

Understand basic conversations and short announcements

Essential Vocabulary

Master these ~1,000 words for Grade 4

Animals & Nature

  • dog - a pet animal that barks
    → Example: "I walk my dog every morning."
  • cat - a small pet that says meow
    → Example: "My cat sleeps on the sofa."
  • bird - an animal with wings that can fly
    → Example: "I saw a beautiful bird in the tree."
  • flower - a pretty plant with colors
    → Example: "She picked flowers from the garden."
  • tree - a tall plant with branches
    → Example: "We sat under the tree."

Action Verbs (Past Tense)

  • went - past tense of "go"
    → Example: "Yesterday, I went to the park."
  • ate - past tense of "eat"
    → Example: "We ate pizza for dinner last night."
  • saw - past tense of "see"
    → Example: "I saw my friend at the mall."
  • made - past tense of "make"
    → Example: "My mom made a delicious cake."
  • bought - past tense of "buy"
    → Example: "Dad bought a new car."

Describing Words (Adjectives)

  • happy - feeling good and joyful
    → Example: "She was happy when she got the gift."
  • sad - feeling unhappy
    → Example: "He felt sad when his dog ran away."
  • tired - feeling sleepy or exhausted
    → Example: "I was tired after the long walk."
  • hungry - wanting to eat food
    → Example: "Are you hungry? Let's eat lunch."
  • beautiful - very pretty or nice to look at
    → Example: "The sunset was beautiful yesterday."

Places & Locations

  • park - outdoor place with grass and trees
    → Example: "We played soccer in the park."
  • library - a place with many books
    → Example: "I borrowed three books from the library."
  • restaurant - a place where you eat meals
    → Example: "We went to a new restaurant downtown."
  • hospital - where doctors help sick people
    → Example: "My sister works at the hospital."
  • station - where trains or buses stop
    → Example: "Meet me at the station at 5 PM."

Grammar Focus

Key grammar points for Grade 4

Simple Past Tense

Use simple past for actions that finished in the past

Examples:

  • ✓ I played tennis yesterday. (regular verb + ed)
  • ✓ She went to Tokyo last week. (irregular verb)
  • ✓ We didn't watch TV last night. (negative)
  • ✓ Did you finish your homework? (question)

Comparatives (more, -er)

Use to compare two things

Examples:

  • ✓ This book is easier than that one. (short adjective + er)
  • ✓ Summer is hotter than winter.
  • ✓ Math is more difficult than English. (long adjectives)
  • ✓ My sister is more interested in music.

Question Words

Essential question words for everyday conversations

Examples:

  • ✓ When did you arrive? - This morning.
  • ✓ Where is the station? - It's near the park.
  • ✓ Why are you late? - Because I missed the bus.
  • ✓ How much does it cost? - It's 500 yen.

Vocabulary Practice

Test your Grade 4 vocabulary

1. Yesterday, I _____ to the library and borrowed some books.

2. This test is _____ than the last one.

3. _____ did you buy that book? - At the bookstore near the station.

4. I was very _____ after playing soccer for two hours.

Sample Reading Passage

Grade 4 level reading comprehension

My Weekend

Last Saturday was a beautiful sunny day. I woke up early and ate breakfast with my family. After breakfast, my brother and I went to the park near our house. We played soccer for about two hours. It was very fun!

At lunchtime, we were very hungry. We went to a restaurant and ate hamburgers and fries. The food was delicious. After lunch, we visited the library. I borrowed three books about animals because I love learning about dogs and cats.

In the evening, we came home and watched a movie together. It was a great day! On Sunday, I stayed home and read one of the books from the library. It was more interesting than I thought!

Comprehension Questions:

1. What did the writer do at the park?

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Answer: The writer played soccer with their brother for about two hours.

2. Where did they eat lunch?

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Answer: They ate lunch at a restaurant. They had hamburgers and fries.

3. Why did the writer borrow books about animals?

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Answer: Because they love learning about dogs and cats.