5th Grade AAP ELA Quiz

What is the definition of 'cause'?

• the result of an action or event

• the reason why something happens

• a type of story that could happen in real life

• an emotion felt by characters

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

What is the definition of 'effect'?

• the reason why something happens

• a type of story that could happen in real life

• the result of an action or event

• a character in a story

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

What is the definition of 'realistic fiction'?

• a story that includes magical elements

• a story that could happen in real life

• a story based on historical events

• a poem about nature

Read the following paragraph and answer the question.

In a peaceful valley, a noisy rooster boasted every morning that his crowing was the reason the sun rose. "Without me," he said, "the day would never begin!" One morning, the other animals convinced the rooster to sleep in and rest his voice. To everyone's surprise, the sun still rose without him. Embarrassed, the rooster realized he wasn’t as important as he thought and apologized to the others.

What is the theme of the above paragraph?

• It's okay to brag if you believe you're right.

• Being humble is better than being boastful.

• The sun only rises for noisy animals.

• Roosters should never sleep in.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Read the sentence below and select the correct correlating conjunction.

Neither the teacher _____ the students were ready for the surprise quiz.

• but
• or
• and
• nor

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Read the sentence below.

The pages of Mia’s book were soaked and wrinkled, and her backpack smelled like rain.

What is the cause of the sentence above?

• Mia's backpack was too heavy.
• Mia spilled water on her book.
• Mia's backpack was drenched from the rain.

• Mia left her book in the sun.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Read the paragraph below.

Ben spent the entire afternoon raking leaves in his yard, piling them high and making sure none were left behind. When he finally walked inside, his arms ached, and his shirt was soaked with sweat.

What is the effect of Ben raking leaves all afternoon?

• Ben's arms ached and his shirt was soaked with sweat.
• His yard looked exactly the same afterward.
• He decided to take a nap instead of raking.
• Ben felt relaxed and refreshed after working.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

All of the following are signal words for effect EXCEPT:

• a. as a result

• b. because

• c. consequently

• d. therefore

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Which signal words can help identify third person point of view?

• He, She, They, Them

• I, We, Us

• You, Your, Yours

• Mine, Ours, Theirs

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the acronym for remembering coordinating conjunctions?

• FANBOYS

• FAMBOY

• FAMBOYS

• FANBOY

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E