5th Grade SC READY ELA Practice Test

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. *The sun was setting, casting a golden glow over the city. Mark looked out from the rooftop, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. Tomorrow, he would present his project at the science fair. He had worked on it for months, and everything had to be perfect.* What is the main idea of this passage?

• Mark is on a rooftop.

• The sun is setting.

• Mark is feeling excited and nervous about his science fair project.

• Mark worked on his project for months.

Answer explanation

The main idea of the passage is that Mark is feeling excited and nervous about his science fair project.

Choose the word that means the opposite of *excitement*.

• Anxiety

• Indifference

• Thrill

• Eagerness

Answer explanation

The word 'indifference' means the opposite of 'excitement', as it refers to a lack of interest or enthusiasm.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• She don't like going to the park.

• He doesn't likes eating ice cream.

• They don't enjoy playing video games.

• It doesn't working properly.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'They don't enjoy playing video games.' The other options have grammatical errors such as 'don't' with 'she' and 'doesn't likes' which should be 'doesn't like.'

In literature, what is a theme?

• The main character of a story

• The setting of the story

• The moral or lesson of the story

• The problem in the story

Answer explanation

A theme in literature refers to the moral or lesson of the story, making it the correct choice.

Read the following excerpt and answer the question. *Despite the heavy rain, the parade continued. People lined the streets, holding umbrellas and wearing raincoats. The sound of music and laughter filled the air.* What type of text is this?

• Fiction

• Non-fiction

• Poetry

• Drama

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Fiction because the excerpt describes a story with characters and events that may not be real.

Choose the correct plural form of the word *child*.

• Childs

• Children

• Childes

• Child's

Answer explanation

The correct plural form of the word *child* is *children*. Therefore, the correct answer is *Children*.

What is the purpose of an informational text?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To inform

• To describe

Answer explanation

The purpose of an informational text is to inform, providing facts and details about a specific topic or subject.

Identify the synonym of *rapid*.

• Slow

• Quick

• Lazy

• Heavy

Answer explanation

The synonym of *rapid* is *quick* because both words refer to something happening or moving with great speed.

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate possession?

• Comma (,)

• Period (.)

• Apostrophe (')

• Exclamation mark (!)

Answer explanation

The correct punctuation mark used to indicate possession is the apostrophe (').

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• An exaggeration for effect

• A comparison not using "like" or "as"

• A word that sounds like what it describes

Answer explanation

A metaphor is a comparison not using 'like' or 'as', which distinguishes it from a simile.