Question Bank for Grade 5 English

Read the dictionary entry for the word blue.

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word blue is used in the paragraph below?

Maddie and I decided to take a walk through the neighborhood. We both noticed that the sky was beautiful, blue color this evening. It was nice since we have had rain and clouds all week.

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Read the dictionary entry for the word ribbon.

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word ribbon is used in the paragraph below.

Marcy won first place in the spelling contest last week. I was extremely jealous. Everyone clapped and praised her for doing so well. The main reason I was envious was because she got that beautiful blue ribbon. It was so awesome! I think I will try hard to win it next year.

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Read the dictionary entry for the word port.

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word port is used in the paragraph below?

The ocean was very rough during the storm. Captain Marshall was concerned about the exotic birds the ship was carrying in the cargo area. He ordered his crew to keep a close eye on the port to be sure the birds were okay.

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Read the dictionary entry for the word log.

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word log is used in the paragraph below?

The ship's captain kept a log in his nightstand of everything that happened on the voyage. He wanted to be sure he kept a record of any important events that took place on the ship. The captain also needed to know how fast the rations and supplies were being used, so he could limit them it they were being consumed too fast.

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Read the dictionary entry for the word projection.

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word projection is used in the paragraph below?

As we were riding along in the boat, we had to be careful not to hit a projection in the water. Since we were in the ocean, my dad assumed it was a coral reef coming up from the ocean floor.

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Read the dictionary entry for the word bill.

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word bill is used in the paragraph below?

My family went out for dinner at my favorite restaurant to celebrate my birthday. My parents invited all of my friends, too. We ate lobster, steak, and many other delectable foods. I just don't think my father expected the bill to be that high, but he said it was worth.

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Which meaning of branch is used in the sentence below?

My brother joined the military last week. The branch he chose to join is the Army.

• (n) limb growing from a tree

• (n) a part of a company or organization

• (n) a small section of a river

• (n) an offshoot of a structure

Which meaning of bank is used in the sentence below?

I went to the bank with my mother yesterday. She put her paycheck into her account and got some money to buy food.

• (n) a pile or heap

• (n) a steep hill or incline

• (v) to cover a fire

• (n) a business where money is kept

What is the meaning of table?

We couldn't decide what to do on Halloween. My family kept arguing about it. My dad finally said, "Let's table this argument for now. We can decide later."

• (n) a piece of furniture

• (n) sounding board of a harp

• (n) an abbreviated list

• (v) to postpone or put off

What is the meaning of bed?

I helped my father in the yard this weekend. I pulled all the weeds out of the flower bed. He gave me five dollars for helping him.

• (n) a piece of furniture for sleeping

• (n) a small plot of planted land

• (n) the ground surface below a body of water

• (n) a deposit, as of ore