Grade 5 ELA Comprehension Quiz

An important farm crop in the United States is cotton. Cotton is used for making clothing. Cotton is still a popular choice for clothes because it is easy to clean and last a long time.

• Cotton is the most important U.S. crop.

• Cotton is not used today.

• Cotton is important for making clothes.

Read the following passage and answer the question below: *"The sun was setting behind the mountains, casting a golden glow over the village. Emma walked down the narrow path, her thoughts filled with the day's adventures. She had spent the day helping her grandfather at the farm, and now, tired yet fulfilled, she was heading home."* What is the main idea of this passage?

• Emma dislikes helping her grandfather.

• Emma is walking down a narrow path.

• The sun sets behind the mountains in the evening.

• Emma spent a fulfilling day helping at the farm and is now heading home.

Based on the passage above, what can be inferred about Emma's feelings towards spending the day at the farm?

• She felt it was a waste of time.

• She was happy and felt fulfilled.

• She was unhappy and felt burdened.

• She was indifferent about the experience.

Which of the following choices describes the setting of the passage?

• In a bustling city during the morning.

• On a quiet farm as the sun sets.

• In a school during the afternoon.

• At a seaside resort at noon.

What does the phrase "golden glow" suggest about the time of day in the passage?

• It is early morning.

• It is midday.

• It is sunset.

• It is midnight.

Why might Emma feel "tired yet fulfilled" according to the passage?

• Because she had a long day at school.

• Because she worked hard helping her grandfather.

• Because she was playing all day.

• Because she was reading a book.

What literary device is primarily used in the description "golden glow over the village"?

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

From the passage, what can be concluded about Emma's relationship with her grandfather?

• They do not get along well.

• They work together on the farm.

• They rarely see each other.

• They communicate only by letters.

What emotion does the setting of the passage most likely evoke in the reader?

• Anxiety

• Excitement

• Peacefulness

• Confusion

What does the "narrow path" symbolize in the context of the passage?

• A difficult life journey.

• A straightforward route home.

• A dangerous trek.

• An easy shortcut.