ENGLISH 5 REVIEWER

What was the main problem in the story?

• Peter’s boat was too small to race.

• His boat sank.

• The boys did not know how to make paper boats.

• The canal dried up before they could race.

If you were John, what would you most likely do after losing the race?

• Stop making paper boats forever.

• Learn from the loss and try to design a stronger boat.

• Blame Peter for winning the race.

• Complain to the teacher about the wind.

Where did the boys race their paper boats?

• Inside the classroom

• In a small puddle behind the school

• Along the canal beside the playground

• On a table near the window

What does the phrase “sped ahead like a rocket” mean?

• The boat was colorful.

• The boat moved very fast.

• The boat made loud noises.

• The boat looked like a rocket.

Which sentence best shows personification in the story?

• “John’s red boat sped ahead like a rocket.”

• “Losing can still bring smiles when friendship keeps the sails up.”

• “The rain stopped, and the canal was full of water.”

• “Peter shouted, ‘Let’s race our boats!’”

John and Peter want to join a school fair with a “Boat-Building Booth.” If you were them, which of the following would be the best title and idea for their short story display about teamwork?

• “The Fastest Boat” – A story about who wins the race

• “The Broken Bridge” – A story about a storm and flood

• “The Friendship Boat” – A story showing how friends succeed together

• “The Lonely Lake” – A story about a forgotten toy

You are writing a poem about the sun after the rain. Which line best uses personification to make your poem sound lively?

• The sun is a big round ball of fire.

• The sun smiled and dried the sleepy hills.

• The sun rose high in the sky.

• The sun was bright and warm.

Your teacher asked you to perform a short skit. One character feels sorry and wants to say “I’m sorry” without words. Which action shows the best non-verbal cue?

• Crosses arms and looks away.

• Jumps and laughs loudly.

• Bows head and places hand on chest.

• Points finger and stomps foot.

You are writing a short article about keeping your classroom clean. Which concluding sentence best combines fact and opinion to make your writing meaningful?

• “Cleaning the room takes a long time.”

• “A clean classroom helps everyone learn better and feel happy.”

• “Some students forget to bring a broom.”

• “It is fun to throw papers around.”

Which of the following is usually found at the beginning of a news report?

• The reporter’s signature

• The headline that tells the main news

• The pictures of readers

• The list of references