Milestones EOY 5th Grade

Which sentence shows the correct way to write the title of a book?

• During the summer I read a great novel, Because of Winn-Dixie.

• During the summer I read a great novel, BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE

• During the summer I read a great novel, Because of Winn-Dixie

• During the summer I read a great novel, “Because of Winn-Dixie

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Which sentence from the article BEST supports the idea that the National Hockey League now has a

stronger focus on safety?

• The game moves fast, so it can be dangerous without the right gear for protection.

• When the National Hockey League began in 1917, players wore minimal gear

• The rule applies to new players and is in response to eye injuries over the years

• Another rule allows players to continue skating if their helmets fall off.

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Summarize the main ideas in the article.

Be sure to include key details from the article to support your answer. Write your answer on the lines

on your answer document.

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Read the paragraphs from the story.

Then his sister, Sarah Dolittle, came to him and said, “John, how can you expect sick people to

come and see you when you keep all these animals in the house? It’s a fine doctor who would

have his parlor full of hedgehogs and mice! That’s the fourth personage these animals have

driven away. Squire Jenkins and the Parson say they wouldn’t come near your house again—no

matter how sick they are. We are getting poorer every day. If you go on like this, none of the

best people will have you for a doctor.”

“But I like the animals better than the ‘best people,’” said the Doctor.

Based on the paragraphs, which sentence BEST describes Doctor Dolittle?

• He does not like the people who live in his small town.

• He feels more appreciated by animals than patients

• He is happier being around animals than people.

• He resents his sister for not taking his side.

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Read the sentence from the story.

“You are ridiculous,” said his sister, and walked out of the room.

Why does Sarah MOST LIKELY say this to Doctor Dolittle?

• to reveal her disinterest in his work

• to express her dislike for his choices

• to share her thoughts about his hygiene

• o convey her concern for his garden

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This question has two parts. Answer Part A, and then answer Part B.

Part A

Which word BEST describes how Sarah Dolittle feels about her brother?

• proud

• annoyed

• confident

• suspicious

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Which sentence from the story BEST supports the answer in Part A?

• The house he lived in, on the edge of the town, was quite small; but his garden was very large and had

  a wide lawn and stone seats and weeping-willows hanging over

• His sister, Sarah Dolittle, was housekeeper for him; but the Doctor looked after the garden himself

• His sister used to grumble about all these animals and said they made the house untidy.

• And the money he had saved up grew littler and littler.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• “There goes your little sister Nathaniel,” I said.

• “Yes it was me, I did phone you, last night.

  ”

• “Jason, you called last night, didn’t you?”

• “No she is home sick today,” Nathaniel replied.

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Which sentence BEST combines all the ideas into one clear statement?

Richard went to a museum. It was his first museum visit. He was amazed by the variety of

items. He was also amazed by the quality of items.

• Having never visited a museum before, Richard was amazed by the variety and quality of the items.

• The quality and variety of items at the museum amazed Richard during his first trip to a museum.

• Because he was impressed by the quality of items and their variety, Richard visited a museum.

• Both the quality and variety of items impressed Richard at the museum for his first visit.

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Which sentence uses the underlined word as a preposition?

• Derrick always forgets to bring his winter gloves.

• Jasmine called to ask whether I wanted to come over later.

• While visiting your cousin, complete your homework.

• Iris decided to walk home with her friends after school.

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