5th Grade ACAP Practice Quiz #5

How do you find 3/5 of a number?

• Add the number to itself three times.

• Multiply the number by 3/5.

• Divide the number by 5 and then multiply by 3.

• Subtract 3 from the number and then divide by 5.

What is the meaning of the saying 'the early bird gets the worm'?

• It means that those who wake up late will miss opportunities.

• It means that those who wake up early or take action early will have an advantage.

• It means that being lazy is acceptable sometimes.

• It means that one should always sleep in.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting that one thing is another.

• A type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• A form of personification that attributes human qualities to non-human entities.

What is a word problem in mathematics?

• A mathematical problem expressed in words, requiring interpretation and problem-solving skills.

• A problem that can be solved using only numerical calculations.

• A type of problem that has no solution.

• A problem that is only found in geometry.

What does the phrase 'a hop, skip, and a jump' mean?

• It means that something is very far away.

• It means that something is very close or nearby.

• It refers to a type of dance move.

• It describes a method of transportation.

What is the formula for multiplying fractions?

• Add the numerators and add the denominators.

• Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

• Subtract the numerators and subtract the denominators.

• Multiply the denominators together and add the numerators.

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

• To reduce it to its lowest terms.

• To increase the numerator and denominator by the same number.

• To convert it into a decimal.

• To multiply the numerator and denominator by 10.

How do you calculate the total distance run by John?

• (3/4) * 6 = 18/4 = 4.5 miles

• (3/4) * 6 = 3/2 = 1.5 miles

• (3/4) + 6 = 6.75 miles

• (3/4) * 6 = 3 miles

What is 2/3 x 2/3?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 4/9

What is the importance of reading comprehension in solving math problems?

• It helps to memorize formulas more effectively.

• It allows for faster calculations without understanding the problem.

• Reading comprehension helps understand the problem, identify key information, and determine the steps needed to solve it.

• It is not important for solving math problems.