Post Test in English 5

Post Test in English 5

Gardens and Grades

One Sunday afternoon, Kelly and Alicia met in the treehouse of the big elm tree that grew between their backyards. Alicia brought a blanket to sit on, and Kelly brought snacks. On this warm June day, the girls looked down onto the lawns and driveways in their neighborhood. Usually they had trouble not talking at the same time. Today, neither said much.

“Thanks for the snack” Alicia said after a while. She was thinking about the next day. Her father had agreed to increase her allowance if she took care of the garden all summer. She wanted to earn enough money to pay for guitar lessons but the garden was very big. 

“You’re welcome” answered Kelly. She was thinking about summer school, which she would begin the next day. Kelly wanted to improve her math skills so she would have an easier time in fifth grade.

The two girls sat glumly in their treehouse, thinking about the work ahead of them. “I wish we could trade places,” they both said suddenly. They looked at each other and began to laugh.

Multiple Choice

What is the main theme of the story?

• Growing up is difficult.

• Time spent relaxing is valuable.

• It is more important to spend time with family than friends.

• Worthwhile results come from working instead of playing.

Multiple Choice

What is probably the reason that the girls are quiet?

• They have nothing to say to each other.

• They are thinking about how their plans are going to change.

• They are busy eating their snacks.

• Each is waiting for the other to talk.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best describes Kelly?

• She often waits until the last minute.

• She is serious about her schoolwork.

• She does not share her feelings.

• She is always jealous of other people.

Multiple Choice

How are Kelly and Alicia alike?

• Both are planning to become gardeners.

• Both need help with Math homework.

• Both are planning a vacation with their allowance money.

• Both think the other will have a better summer.

Multiple Choice

“The two girls sat glumly in their treehouse.” What does glumly mean?

• unhappy

• glad

• regretful

• pleased

Open Ended

Identify the synonyms in each sentence.

As we walked to school, the cool wind made us very chilly.

Open Ended

Identify the synonyms in each sentence.

Her friend who was her constant companion helped her with her homework.

Open Ended

Identify the antonyms in each sentence.

Twins share many similarities, but there are always some differences between them.

Open Ended

Identify the antonyms in each sentence.

She wore casual attire to the party when it was supposed to be a formal affair.

Open Ended

Read the given situation and predict an outcome.

The mango tree is higher than it looks. Jason steps on a termite mound to reach the fruits. What will happen next?

Open Ended

Read the given situation and predict an outcome.

The grumpy old man who owns the tree stands constantly at the window looking at the mango tree. What will happen next?

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom.

Rise and shine, sleepy head – you have to leave for school in twenty minutes.

• Something or someone that has no chance of success.

• Something you say to tell someone to get out of bed and start their day.

• Something you say when you think that something or someone is less simple than they seem to be at first.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom.

He is the spitting image of his father.

• To look very much the same as someone else.

• To criticize someone in an annoying way for something that they have done.

• To treat someone very badly or unfairly.

Open Ended

Use the possessive form for the pair of nouns inside each parenthesis.

The three trees are all part of ___________ (God, creation).

Open Ended

Use the possessive form for the pair of nouns inside each parenthesis.

The second tree wanted to be the ship for a ___________ (king, journey).

Multiple Choice

From the given choices, select the most appropriate adjective for each sentence.

Be careful in handling that ________________ vase.

• feeble

• weak

• fragile

Multiple Choice

From the given choices, select the most appropriate adjective for each sentence.

A ________________ driver is not likely to meet accidents.

• wary

• cautious

• meticulous

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct verb in each of the sentences below.

The main source of income in the Philippines __________ agriculture.

• is

• are

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct verb in each of the sentences below.

Scissors __________ too dangerous to give to small children.

• is

• are

Open Ended

Choose an adverb to complete the sentence.

(frequency) Mother _____________________ follows this schedule.

Open Ended

Choose an adverb to complete the sentence.

(time) She goes to school _____________________.

Open Ended

Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition.

The boys jumped _____________________ the swimming pool.

Open Ended

Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition.

The tall trees are borders _____________________ the courtyard.

Open Ended

Read each sentence and write the conjunction that completes it.

I will do it _____________________ it cannot be left undone.

Open Ended

Read each sentence and write the conjunction that completes it.

_____________________ he was asleep, God took one of the ribs from the man’s body.

Open Ended

Read each sentence and write the conjunction that completes it.

No one is here _____________________ I might as well leave.

Open Ended

Write a sentence using a subordinating conjunction.

Open Ended

Write a sentence using a correlative conjunction.