Grade 5 Mid Test

Which sentence from the passage best describes the main idea?

• "We use cloth to make lots of things"

• "Metal is very heavy"

• "There are 5 basic materials"

• "A helmet and a bag seem different"

According to the passage, how does glass feel?

• smooth and cool

• warm and soft

• light and hard

• sharp and heavy

In paragraph 4, the passage says, "Wood is lighter than metal and glass."
What is the main purpose of this sentence?

• to explain something

• to recommend something

• to compare something

• to demonstrate something

Which material would you use if you wanted to make something that was strong and very light?

• plastic

• wood

• metal

• glass

If you reduce the heating temperature, you will conserve / create energy.

A crater is created when the cone of a volcano escapes / explodes.

A volcano is dormant / extinct if it has not been active for 20 years.

In this passage, we learn about 5 different materials.
Which of these materials do you think is best?
Explain your reasons!

According to the passage, which of these things is a material?

• chairs

• clothing

• windows

• wood

In an emergency, you will need supplies / sustainable like food and water.