Air Test ELA

A student is writing an argument for the school newsletter. Read the paragraph. Last week, the student council asked fifth-grade students to provide suggestions for ways to improve our school. Many students said that they would like to have options available at lunch. We would like to request the addition of a salad bar and a filtered water station to our cafeteria for next school year. Which would be the best concluding sentence to the paragraph?

• These additions would be a great start for improving our school.

• Most students would enjoy a fresh, healthy salad bar.

• This would help students make better choices.

• Most students need to drink more water

How many stanzas does the poem "Snow Day" have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 12

What is the theme of the passage?

• fitting in isn't always easy

• Don't hurt others to make yourself feel better

• Take responsibility for your actions

• Always remain loyal to your friends.

Read the story.

Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney. Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.

Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?

• Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper.

• They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once the bag rose to the ceiling.

• On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.

• One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea.

Which of the following is not a simile?

• I am as hungry as a bear!" said Edwin

• Pablo is like a fast cheetah when he runs

• Nora is the queen of colors with her pens

• Aaron is as happy as a pizza panda at Pizza Hut!

Which person – point of view was the song written in?

• first

• second

• third

• first and second

The verse “I’m a hot air balloon that could go to space”

is an example of:

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• alliteration

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• A) She don't like apples.

• B) He doesn't likes apples.

• C) They doesn't like apples.

• D) She doesn't like apples.

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'The sun was setting behind the mountains, casting a warm glow over the valley. Birds chirped as they settled in for the night, and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves.'

• A) The valley is a dangerous place at night.

• B) The valley is peaceful and beautiful at sunset.

• C) The birds are noisy and disruptive.

• D) The mountains are tall and imposing.

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'elated'.

• A) Sad

• B) Joyful

• C) Angry

• D) Tired