Worksheets5th GA Milestones Bowl Pre-Test
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What was Babe Ruth known for in the 1920s?
a)
Being a World War I hero
b)
Being a popular jazz musician
c)
Being a famous baseball player
d)
Being an African American poet
2.
Which of these events caused the United States to join the fight against Germany in World War I?
a)
The sinking of the Lusitania
b)
The attack on the Eastern Front
c)
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
d)
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
3.
Which action describes a responsibility of being a United States citizen?
a)
Running for elected office
b)
Expressing an opinion freely
c)
Serving as a member of a jury
d)
Attending weekly religious services
4.
Examples of Items Rationed in United States during World War II
Eggs—One per day allowed
Shoes—One pair per year allowed
Meat—Six ounces per day allowed
Cheese—Four ounces per day allowed Gasoline—Four gallons per week allowed
Which of these describes an opportunity cost of the United States government's decision to ration items during World War II?
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Eggs—One per day allowed
Shoes—One pair per year allowed
Meat—Six ounces per day allowed
Cheese—Four ounces per day allowed Gasoline—Four gallons per week allowed
Which of these describes an opportunity cost of the United States government's decision to ration items during World War II?
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a)
There were fewer goods available for the public to buy.
b)
There was a shortage of supplies available to the military.
c)
It became less expensive for the public to buy most products.
d)
Companies that produced rationed goods went out of business.
5.
Read the information below:
automobile
computers
Internet
What was an effect of these technological advancements?
automobile
computers
Internet
What was an effect of these technological advancements?
a)
The quality of goods decreased.
b)
There was an increase in business productivity.
c)
There was in increase in the cost of products.
d)
The number of people who could afford goods decreased.
6.
Which of these is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
a)
The right to vote
b)
The right to own land
c)
The right to travel between states
d)
The right to petition the government
7.
Which of these was an accomplishment of the Tennessee Valley Authority?
a)
It improved tourism by building hotels
b)
It brought electricity to thousands of people.
c)
It taught workers how to organize unions.
d)
It provided a police force for large urban areas
8.
What is the body of water shown to the West of Salt Lake City?
a)
The Salton Sea
b)
The Gulf of Mexico
c)
The Mississippi River
d)
The Great Salt Lake
9.
Which of these was an effect of the Voting Rights Act?
a)
It changed the way senators are elected
b)
It lowered the age at which people can vote.
c)
It provided protections for people registering to vote
d)
It changed the way the president and vice president were elected
10.
In 1946, Winston Churchill used the term “Iron Curtain” when describing conditions in Europe. What did he mean by this term?
a)
European nations needed to build more factories.
b)
Peace had finally spread throughout the countries of Europe.
c)
The militaries of Western Europe were becoming too powerful.
d)
There was a division between communist Eastern Europe and Western Europe.
11.
Which of these land-forms is formed by deposition?
a)
a mountain near a lake
b)
a canyon between two cliffs
c)
a delta near the mouth of a river
d)
a pool at the bottom of a waterfall
12.
Scientists can use instruments to predict the likelihood of a volcanic eruption. Why would scientists MOST LIKELY want to predict the likelihood of a volcanic eruption?
a)
to study weather changes
b)
to warn people who live nearby
c)
to protect nearby houses and buildings
d)
to estimate the amount of lava that will flow
13.
A scientist uses a microscope to compare tiny multi-celled and single-celled organisms. Which statement about multi-celled and single-celled organisms is true?
a)
Multi-celled organisms can reproduce, but single-celled organisms cannot.
b)
Multi-celled organisms have cell membranes, but single-celled organisms do not.
c)
Multi-celled organisms can move within their environment, but single-celled organisms cannot
d)
Multi-celled organisms have different cells for different jobs, but single-celled organisms do not.
14.
A group of students is performing an experiment in science class. The students drop an antacid tablet into a glass of water. The antacid tablet begins to dissolve and bubbles start to form.
Which would MOST LIKELY explain why bubbles are formed?
Which would MOST LIKELY explain why bubbles are formed?
a)
The antacid tablet is chemically changing because gas is being released.
b)
The antacid tablet is chemically changing because a solid is changing shape.
c)
The antacid tablet is physically changing because the water becomes cloudy.
d)
The antacid tablet is physically changing because the water is getting very warm.
15.
A scientist is going to conduct research in the forest. She will bring a magnet as one of her research supplies. Which magnet would be BEST for the scientist to bring on her trip to the forest and why?
a)
a bar magnet because it has two different poles
b)
an electromagnet because its strength is constant
c)
a bar magnet because it does not need a power source
d)
an electromagnet because it can attract more materials
16.
Microorganisms were discovered after the microscope was invented in the 1600s. Since then scientists have found ways that microorganisms can be harmful. Which of these describes one way that some microorganisms are harmful?
a)
They are used to make certain types of food.
b)
They are used to make certain fuels for energy.
c)
They cause diseases that can be spread to others
d)
They break down waste matter in the environment.
17.
A student walks on a carpet while wearing a pair of rubber shoes. He touches a metal doorknob and feels a small shock. Which of these BEST explains what causes the student to experience the shock?
a)
As the flow of energy due to gravity acting on the pair of shoe
b)
the flow of charges due friction between the carpet and the pair of shoes
c)
the flow of charges due to friction between the student's fingers and the doorknob
d)
the flow of heat due to a difference in temperature between the student's fingers and the doorknob
18.
A student reads that electromagnets are used in devices such as car motors and toasters. Which of these BEST describes why electromagnets are used in these devices instead of bar magnets?
a)
Electromagnets are permanent magnets
b)
Electromagnets can be turned on and off.
c)
Electromagnets last longer than bar magnets.
d)
Electromagnets are usually smaller than bar magnets
19.
A dam constructed on a river can store large amounts of water behind it.
Which of these describes another reason for building a dam?
Which of these describes another reason for building a dam?
a)
Dams help prevent forest fires.
b)
Dams help prevent floods near rivers
c)
Dams help prevent erosion along riverbanks.
d)
Dams help prevent pollution from getting into rivers.
20.
A student went to a river in the mountains and observed that some rocks were smooth and round, while others were rough and jagged. She noticed that the rocks were all made from the same type of mineral. Which of these BEST explains the student's observations?
a)
The rough, jagged rocks are from a volcanic eruption far away.
b)
The rough, jagged rocks were blown into the water by wind erosion.
c)
The smooth, round rocks are much newer than the rough, jagged rocks.
d)
The smooth, round rocks have been weathered longer than the rough, jagged rocks.
21.
Which statement about a unit cube is true?
a)
It is a cube with a base perimeter of 1 unit.
b)
It is a cube with a side length of 1 square unit.
c)
It can be used to measure the area of a rectangle.
d)
It can be used to measure the volume of a rectangular prism
22.
At Wildlife Junction Petting Zoo, 𝟐/𝟑 of the zoo is used for animal and bird exhibits, 𝟏/𝟒 of the zoo is used for the children’s play area, and the remaining space is used for the ticket counter and the food court. Does it make sense to say that that 𝟑/𝟕 of the zoo is used for the animal and bird exhibits and the children’s play area combined?
a)
It makes sense because 3/7 is greater than 1/4 .
b)
It does not make sense because 3/7 is less than 2/3 .
c)
It does not make sense because 2/3 is close to 1 and 1/4 is close to 1/2 so the sum should be close to 1 1/2 .
d)
It makes sense because 2/3 is close to 1/2 and 1/4 is close to 1/2 so the sum should be close to 1/2 .
23.
Look at the inequality. 4.506 < ___
Which number belongs in the box to make this inequality true?
Which number belongs in the box to make this inequality true?
a)
4.5
b)
4.6
c)
4.05
d)
4.46
24.
Sasha measured 0.2467 decimeter of rain in one month. She correctly rounded that number to the nearest hundredth.
Which number is her answer?
Which number is her answer?
a)
0.24
b)
0.246
c)
0.247
d)
0.25
25.
At a farm, 𝟑/𝟓 of the total area is covered by a pumpkin patch and 𝟒/𝟐𝟎 of the total area is covered by a cornfield.
What fraction of the total area of the farm is covered by the pumpkin patch and the cornfield combined?
What fraction of the total area of the farm is covered by the pumpkin patch and the cornfield combined?
a)
4/20
b)
7/25
c)
7/20
d)
16/20
26.
Mary wants to make a box. She starts with a piece of cardboard whose length is 15 centimeters and with is 10 centimeters. Then she cuts congruent squares with side of 3 centimeters at the four corners. What is the area of the cardboard after she cuts the 4 corners?
a)
200 centimeters squared
b)
100 centimeters squared
c)
114 centimeters squared
d)
124 centimeters squared
27.
A painter charges $ 225 for materials and $ 35 per hour for labor. The total cost of painting an office is $ 330. How many hours did it take the painter to paint the office?
a)
2 hours
b)
3 hours
c)
1 hour
d)
5 hours
28.
In Tim's house, a rectangular swimming pool (blue) whose length 30 meters and width 10 meters is surrounded by grass (green). The pool with the grassy area make a large rectangle whose length is 50 meters and width 20 meters. What area is occupied by the grass?
a)
690 meters squared
b)
800 meters squared
c)
650 meters squared
d)
700 meters squared
29.
John can eat a quarter of a pizza in one minute. How long does it take John to eat one pizza and a half?
a)
2 minutes
b)
6 minutes
c)
3 minutes
d)
10 minutes
30.
It takes John 25 minutes to walk to the car park and 45 to drive to work. At what time should he get out of the house in order to get to work at 9:00 a.m.?
a)
8:00 a.m.
b)
7: 30 p.m.
c)
7:50 a.m.
d)
7: 25 a.m.
31.
What does the phrase lit up her face mean in the sentence?
Suddenly a hopeful smile lit up her face.
Suddenly a hopeful smile lit up her face.
a)
A made her face red
b)
made her skin glow
c)
made her look happy
d)
made her feel sweaty
32.
What is the meaning of the word frantically in the sentence?
Mr. Thorton was in his yard, frantically searching the bushes.
Mr. Thorton was in his yard, frantically searching the bushes.
a)
full of energy
b)
state of concern
c)
to make excited
d)
in a desperate way
33.
The Block Party
1 Last weekend, my parents hosted a block party. They invited everyone who lives on our street to come. My parents feel that it is a good idea for neighbors to know one another. After the party, I certainly agree with them.
2 I never knew so many interesting people could live in one place. I learned that Ms. Ramírez, who lives in the house on the corner, teaches children to ride horses. In the summer, she takes people on trips on horseback. Her favorite spot is in the Sierra Mountains.
3 I always thought that our neighbor, Mr. García, was a teacher. I discovered that he teaches all right. His students are dogs, though, not people. He trains the dogs that become helpers for people who cannot see. He told me how he chooses dogs for the program. He also talked about how he teaches the dogs to communicate with the people that they help.
4 I ate some delicious food at our party. My father cooked hamburgers on our grill, and everyone else brought a special dish. The Harrisons brought potato salad, my favorite food. Mr. Tamayo made a colorful fruit salad and served it in half of a watermelon.
5 Everyone brought blankets and spread them on the ground so that we could sit down and eat. The party started at five o’clock in the afternoon. No one seemed to notice when the sun went down.
Which sentence in paragraph 1 establishes the topic?
1 Last weekend, my parents hosted a block party. They invited everyone who lives on our street to come. My parents feel that it is a good idea for neighbors to know one another. After the party, I certainly agree with them.
2 I never knew so many interesting people could live in one place. I learned that Ms. Ramírez, who lives in the house on the corner, teaches children to ride horses. In the summer, she takes people on trips on horseback. Her favorite spot is in the Sierra Mountains.
3 I always thought that our neighbor, Mr. García, was a teacher. I discovered that he teaches all right. His students are dogs, though, not people. He trains the dogs that become helpers for people who cannot see. He told me how he chooses dogs for the program. He also talked about how he teaches the dogs to communicate with the people that they help.
4 I ate some delicious food at our party. My father cooked hamburgers on our grill, and everyone else brought a special dish. The Harrisons brought potato salad, my favorite food. Mr. Tamayo made a colorful fruit salad and served it in half of a watermelon.
5 Everyone brought blankets and spread them on the ground so that we could sit down and eat. The party started at five o’clock in the afternoon. No one seemed to notice when the sun went down.
Which sentence in paragraph 1 establishes the topic?
a)
My parents feel that it is a good idea for neighbors to know one another.
b)
They invited everyone who lives on our street to come.
c)
Last weekend, my parents hosted a block party
d)
After the party, I certainly agree with them.
34.
The Block Party
1 Last weekend, my parents hosted a block party. They invited everyone who lives on our street to come. My parents feel that it is a good idea for neighbors to know one another. After the party, I certainly agree with them.
2 I never knew so many interesting people could live in one place. I learned that Ms. Ramírez, who lives in the house on the corner, teaches children to ride horses. In the summer, she takes people on trips on horseback. Her favorite spot is in the Sierra Mountains.
3 I always thought that our neighbor, Mr. García, was a teacher. I discovered that he teaches all right. His students are dogs, though, not people. He trains the dogs that become helpers for people who cannot see. He told me how he chooses dogs for the program. He also talked about how he teaches the dogs to communicate with the people that they help.
4 I ate some delicious food at our party. My father cooked hamburgers on our grill, and everyone else brought a special dish. The Harrisons brought potato salad, my favorite food. Mr. Tamayo made a colorful fruit salad and served it in half of a watermelon.
5 Everyone brought blankets and spread them on the ground so that we could sit down and eat. The party started at five o’clock in the afternoon. No one seemed to notice when the sun went down.
Which of these should the student add to the final paragraph to sum up the story?
1 Last weekend, my parents hosted a block party. They invited everyone who lives on our street to come. My parents feel that it is a good idea for neighbors to know one another. After the party, I certainly agree with them.
2 I never knew so many interesting people could live in one place. I learned that Ms. Ramírez, who lives in the house on the corner, teaches children to ride horses. In the summer, she takes people on trips on horseback. Her favorite spot is in the Sierra Mountains.
3 I always thought that our neighbor, Mr. García, was a teacher. I discovered that he teaches all right. His students are dogs, though, not people. He trains the dogs that become helpers for people who cannot see. He told me how he chooses dogs for the program. He also talked about how he teaches the dogs to communicate with the people that they help.
4 I ate some delicious food at our party. My father cooked hamburgers on our grill, and everyone else brought a special dish. The Harrisons brought potato salad, my favorite food. Mr. Tamayo made a colorful fruit salad and served it in half of a watermelon.
5 Everyone brought blankets and spread them on the ground so that we could sit down and eat. The party started at five o’clock in the afternoon. No one seemed to notice when the sun went down.
Which of these should the student add to the final paragraph to sum up the story?
a)
At least it didn’t rain that night.
b)
We played music, and everyone had ice cream.
c)
In fact, everyone was having so much fun that most of our guests stayed until my bedtime.
d)
Most likely, everyone who attended the party had spent the entire morning preparing food.
35.
Computers Yesterday and Today
(1) The computers of today have evolved greatly from those of the past. (2) In the early days of the computer age, computers were quite different from the ones available now. (3) In the 1950s, for example, most people did not own computers or know how to operate them. (4) By today’s standards, computers were slow and huge. (5) They usually filled up whole rooms. (6) Computer programmers used a small number of computer languages to get computers to do various tasks, but not many people knew these languages.
(7) Modern-day computers hold a massive amount of information, are incredebly fast, and are easy to operate. (8) In today’s world, more people have their own computers and know how to operate them. (9) More and more people are learning how to use a computer since many people work from home or want to stay in touch with friends and relatives. (10) In some schools, children are taught how to use computers as early as kindergarten or first grade. (11) My school has very good teachers who know how to operate computers. (12) Many colleges offer computer classes. (13) These courses train students for many specialized and intresting jobs.
(14) In many businesses, employees need to know how to operate computers. (15) People who know how to operate a computer, repair a computer, or write a computer program are in demand in the workplace. (16) Those who are presidents or owners of computer companies, and individuals with the expertise to offer services like Internet access and computer repair, are also in demand across the nation.
(17) Unlike those of the past, computers today are small, portable, and so fast that people often get impatient when a computer takes more than a few seconds to respond. (18) One type of portable computer is called a laptop computer because it is small enough to sit on its user’s lap. (19) Laptops weigh only a few pounds and can be folded up and carried easier from place to place.
(20) The present-day computer offers a variety of options to computer users. (21) Aside from helping people work and communicate, computers help people do many day-to-day activities: calculate, draw, play games, or keep track of their money. (22) The computers of the twenty-first century make life easier and more enjoyable.
Which sentence could best be added to improve the transition between the second and third paragraphs?
(1) The computers of today have evolved greatly from those of the past. (2) In the early days of the computer age, computers were quite different from the ones available now. (3) In the 1950s, for example, most people did not own computers or know how to operate them. (4) By today’s standards, computers were slow and huge. (5) They usually filled up whole rooms. (6) Computer programmers used a small number of computer languages to get computers to do various tasks, but not many people knew these languages.
(7) Modern-day computers hold a massive amount of information, are incredebly fast, and are easy to operate. (8) In today’s world, more people have their own computers and know how to operate them. (9) More and more people are learning how to use a computer since many people work from home or want to stay in touch with friends and relatives. (10) In some schools, children are taught how to use computers as early as kindergarten or first grade. (11) My school has very good teachers who know how to operate computers. (12) Many colleges offer computer classes. (13) These courses train students for many specialized and intresting jobs.
(14) In many businesses, employees need to know how to operate computers. (15) People who know how to operate a computer, repair a computer, or write a computer program are in demand in the workplace. (16) Those who are presidents or owners of computer companies, and individuals with the expertise to offer services like Internet access and computer repair, are also in demand across the nation.
(17) Unlike those of the past, computers today are small, portable, and so fast that people often get impatient when a computer takes more than a few seconds to respond. (18) One type of portable computer is called a laptop computer because it is small enough to sit on its user’s lap. (19) Laptops weigh only a few pounds and can be folded up and carried easier from place to place.
(20) The present-day computer offers a variety of options to computer users. (21) Aside from helping people work and communicate, computers help people do many day-to-day activities: calculate, draw, play games, or keep track of their money. (22) The computers of the twenty-first century make life easier and more enjoyable.
Which sentence could best be added to improve the transition between the second and third paragraphs?
a)
Some computers are small enough to fit in pockets
b)
The computer languages of the past were difficult to learn
c)
Knowing how to use a computer greatly benefits employees.
d)
Today, unlike the past, there are many different types of computers.
36.
Which sentence uses the correct capitalization?
a)
We are going to stone Mountain Park tomorrow.
b)
ms. Richmond is our principal.
c)
Which was is connell Street?
d)
Did you get a new IPad from the Apple store?
37.
Which word is a preposition in the sentence?
I looked under the table to find my shoe.
I looked under the table to find my shoe.
a)
looked
b)
table
c)
under
d)
shoe
38.
What is the prefix in the word resealed?
a)
seal
b)
reseal
c)
re
d)
ed
39.
Which sentence is using the correct quotations?
a)
Would you stop it"! said Justin.
b)
"We will be going to the zoo tomorrow" said the teacher.
c)
"Can I see that pencil?" the boy asked.
d)
Why are you going to the store," Tommy said.
40.
Cats in Ancient Egypt
(1) Many of us love cats. (2) They’re beautiful, soft, intelligent, and loving. (3) The ancient Egyptians considered cats to be extremely important and honored them with great respect. (4) There was good reasons for this attitude. (5) For one thing, cats helped people by keeping their homes free of mice, rats, and snakes. (6) In addition, without cats Egypt could not have been the important grain-growing center that it was. (7) In grain fields all along the Nile River, cats caught rats and mice that ate crops. (8) Though I don’t know what other pets the Egyptians had, cats were probably the most important. (9) Cats were also trained to help hunters by picking up birds that had been shot with bows and arrows.
(10) The Egyptians appreciated cats so much that Bast, an Egyptian goddess, was pictured in the form of a cat. (11) Bast appears in artwork. (12) She was the protector of the house. (13) This idea made a special connection between cats and children. (14) That’s why most Egyptian families had cats for good luck.
(15) The safety and preservation of all cats were of great concern to ancient Egyptians. (16) There were even laws against removing a cat from Egypt. (17) Foreigners sometimes smuggled cats out of Egypt. (18) They took the cats to other lands. (19) They traded them for treasures in these lands. (20) Egyptian soldiers were sent to pick up cats found in other countries and bring them back home to Egypt.
If the student adds a concluding paragraph at the end of the report, it should...
(1) Many of us love cats. (2) They’re beautiful, soft, intelligent, and loving. (3) The ancient Egyptians considered cats to be extremely important and honored them with great respect. (4) There was good reasons for this attitude. (5) For one thing, cats helped people by keeping their homes free of mice, rats, and snakes. (6) In addition, without cats Egypt could not have been the important grain-growing center that it was. (7) In grain fields all along the Nile River, cats caught rats and mice that ate crops. (8) Though I don’t know what other pets the Egyptians had, cats were probably the most important. (9) Cats were also trained to help hunters by picking up birds that had been shot with bows and arrows.
(10) The Egyptians appreciated cats so much that Bast, an Egyptian goddess, was pictured in the form of a cat. (11) Bast appears in artwork. (12) She was the protector of the house. (13) This idea made a special connection between cats and children. (14) That’s why most Egyptian families had cats for good luck.
(15) The safety and preservation of all cats were of great concern to ancient Egyptians. (16) There were even laws against removing a cat from Egypt. (17) Foreigners sometimes smuggled cats out of Egypt. (18) They took the cats to other lands. (19) They traded them for treasures in these lands. (20) Egyptian soldiers were sent to pick up cats found in other countries and bring them back home to Egypt.
If the student adds a concluding paragraph at the end of the report, it should...
a)
list the sources used to write the report.
b)
explain how pets bring enjoyment into people’s lives.
c)
summarize the main points from the report.
d)
mention other interesting details about ancient Egypt.
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