Worksheets5th Grade Language Standards
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 54mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod.
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
2.
The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant.
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
3.
Mom was a busy beaver as she prepared for the holiday party.
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
4.
After the walk through the dessert, Kim’s tongue felt dry as a bone.
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
5.
After the ball was run over by the car, it was as flat as a pancake.
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
6.
During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig.
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simlie
b)
Metaphor
7.
The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod.
What two things are being compared in this this sentence?
What two things are being compared in this this sentence?
a)
friends to peas
b)
friends to pods
c)
peas to pods
d)
best to friends
8.
The baby was like an octopus, pulling all the socks off the rack at the store.
What is the meaning of the simile above?
What is the meaning of the simile above?
a)
The baby had 8 legs.
b)
The baby lives in the sea.
c)
The baby was pulling things off the rack so fast it seemed like it had many legs.
d)
The baby was sleeping.
9.
The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days.
What does the metaphor mean above?
What does the metaphor mean above?
a)
The baby girl's smile made other people happy.
b)
When the baby girl smiled the sun would rise.
c)
The baby never smiled.
d)
The baby girl's smile made the moon come out.
10.
How many examples of similes are in this passage?
Getting all of the kids into the car was like herding cattle. All 6 of the family members were packed into the car like sardines. Jennie felt like the car was as cramped as a coffin! The car was a speeding bullet, flying down the road to get to the wedding on time.
Getting all of the kids into the car was like herding cattle. All 6 of the family members were packed into the car like sardines. Jennie felt like the car was as cramped as a coffin! The car was a speeding bullet, flying down the road to get to the wedding on time.
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
11.
Complete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.
You may have soup, _______ you may prefer salad.
You may have soup, _______ you may prefer salad.
a)
or
b)
nor
c)
and
d)
yet
12.
Complete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.
Alex baked banana bread _____ gave some to her neighbor.
Alex baked banana bread _____ gave some to her neighbor.
a)
so
b)
but
c)
for
d)
and
13.
(Because, Before) we get started, let's introduce ourselves.
a)
Because
b)
Before
14.
The Clerk made the new keys (while, if) we waited.
a)
while
b)
if
15.
In this game, you ____ win ____ lose. It depends on you.
a)
either...or
b)
neither...nor
16.
_____ Sue _____ Sara will help you with your homework. They are both busy at the moment.
a)
Either...or
b)
Neither...nor
17.
This is my offer. You _____ take it _____ leave it.
a)
either...or
b)
neither..nor
18.
When I go to the restaurant, I eat _____ fish _____ roast chicken. These are my favorite meals.
a)
either...or
b)
neither...nor
19.
His father believed _____ his son _____ his friend. He thought that both were lying.
a)
either...or
b)
neither...nor
20.
The man is sitting …….. the tree.
a)
above
b)
under
c)
near
d)
in
21.
Fon sits ………. June and Milk.
a)
near
b)
between
c)
on
d)
under
22.
PP wrote letters ………. his friends.
a)
in
b)
of
c)
on
d)
to
23.
Find the preposition:
Grace held the leash around her wrist.
Grace held the leash around her wrist.
a)
held
b)
leash
c)
around
d)
wrist
24.
Find the preposition:
Under a shady tree, Joseph rested.
Under a shady tree, Joseph rested.
a)
shady
b)
tree
c)
under
d)
rested
25.
Find the preposition:
Juan stayed focused during his reading.
Juan stayed focused during his reading.
a)
stayed
b)
reading
c)
his
d)
during
26.
Find the preposition:
The dog sat near Alaina.
The dog sat near Alaina.
a)
sat
b)
near
c)
dog
d)
the
27.
Find the preposition:
Jessica left before lunchtime.
Jessica left before lunchtime.
a)
before
b)
left
c)
lunchtime
d)
Jessica
28.
What is an interjection?
a)
is a word that connects words, sentences or phrases.
b)
a word or phrase that expresses emotion or feelings, gives a command or fills a silence.
c)
is a word that shows a relationship among other words in the sentence
d)
a person, place or thing
29.
A strong interjection is punctuated with a...
a)
period
b)
comma
c)
exclamation mark
d)
question mark
30.
A mild interjection is punctuated with a...
a)
period
b)
comma
c)
exclamation mark
d)
question mark
31.
Gee, I have really missed you. What is the interjection?
a)
missed
b)
really
c)
gee
d)
I
32.
Which interjection can be added to this sentence:
! That really hurt!
! That really hurt!
a)
Hooray
b)
Yes
c)
Ouch
d)
Bravo
33.
Choose the correctly punctuated answer
a)
Ouch I cut my finger.
b)
Ouch? I cut my finger.
c)
Ouch! I cut my finger.
d)
Ouch: I cut my finger.
34.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence
a)
Yes! I finally finished this presentation
b)
Yes: I finally finished this presentation
c)
Yes I finally finished this presentation
d)
はい私は最終的にこのプレゼンテーションを終えました훌륭한 사람
35.
Marcelo _____________ never ______________ salamander before today. Now he likes it.
a)
had - eaten
b)
has - eaten
c)
had - ate
d)
has - ate
36.
Marcelo ___________________________ salamander since 2018.
a)
had been eaten
b)
has been eating
c)
had been ate
d)
has being ate
37.
Lislie ___________________________ for these exams for ages. She's happy that she received her second specialty.
a)
had been studying
b)
had studying
c)
had being studying
d)
have been studying
38.
Lislie ___________________________ for these exams for ages.
a)
had studies
b)
has studying
c)
has studied
d)
have been studying
39.
He heard that his brother .......................
a)
arrived
b)
has arrived
c)
had arrived
40.
The children ..................... .. their homework by now.
a)
will finish
b)
will have finished
c)
will be finishing
41.
There's no point going now. The bus ............................................... by the time we get there.(leave)
a)
will have left
b)
will have been leaving
42.
Which correctly identifies the tense of the highlighted word?
My brother and I explored our new neighborhood last night.
My brother and I explored our new neighborhood last night.
a)
past
b)
present
c)
future
43.
Which correctly identifies the tense of the highlighted word?
I really enjoy the bicycle path along the main street.
a)
past
b)
present
c)
future
44.
Which correctly identifies the tense of the highlighted word?
We will spend a lot of time at the park today.
We will spend a lot of time at the park today.
a)
past
b)
present
c)
future
45.
Decide whether or not the verb tense is used correctly.
Many people came to see the jewelry exhibit that was arranged in a very professional manner.
a)
correct
b)
incorrect
46.
Decide whether or not the verb tense is used correctly.
If the bank is closing early, I would have to come back tomorrow to deposit my check.
a)
correct
b)
incorrect
47.
Decide whether or not the verb tense is used correctly.
The crowd cheered with excitement when the ball will land straight into the goal.
a)
correct
b)
incorrect
48.
Decide whether or not the verb tense is used correctly.
By the time the final speech began, many people have left the auditorium.
a)
correct
b)
incorrect
49.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim likes to eat pizza french fries and cotton candy.
b)
Jim likes to eat pizza, french fries, and cotton candy.
c)
Jim likes to eat pizza french, fries and, cotton candy,.
50.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and nice.
b)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and, nice,.
c)
Sally is sweet pretty and nice.
51.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and, candy.
b)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and candy.
c)
I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.
52.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.
53.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking.
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
54.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
No, I can't play today because my mom told me to clean my room.
b)
No, I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
c)
No I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
d)
No I can't play today because my mom, told me to clean my room.
55.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
56.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I enjoy spending time with friends however, there are days I would rather be with my family.
b)
I enjoy spending time with friends, however there are days I would rather be with my family.
c)
I enjoy spending time with, friends, however there are days I would rather be with, my family.
d)
I enjoy spending time with friends, however, there are days I would rather be with my family.
57.
Should newspaper articles be underlined or have quotation marks?
a)
Quotation Marks
b)
Underline
58.
Should book titles be underlined or have quotation marks?
a)
Quotation Marks
b)
Underlined
59.
Should films/movie names be underlined or have quotation marks?
a)
Quotation Marks
b)
Underlined
60.
Should TV shows be underlined or have quotation marks?
a)
Quotation Marks
b)
Underlined
61.
Should poems be underlined or have quotation marks?
a)
Quotation Marks
b)
Underlined
62.
Which magazine title is punctuated correctly?
a)
"Ranger Rick"
b)
Ranger Rick
63.
Which newspaper title is punctuated correctly?
a)
My Weekly Reader
b)
"My Weekly Reader"
64.
Which article title is punctuated correctly?
a)
"All About Ants"
b)
All About Ants
65.
Which song title is punctuated correctly?
a)
America, the Beautiful
b)
"America, the Beautiful"
66.
Which poem title is punctuated correctly?
a)
"Rain in the City"
b)
Rain in the City
67.
Which option shows correct punctuation for a book title?
a)
The Giver
b)
"The Giver"
68.
Which shows correct punctuation for a movie?
a)
Ice Age
b)
"Ice Age"
69.
Tuesday is going to be so much fun. I am going to Nari's house.
a)
Tuesday is going to be so much fun because I am going to Nari's house.
b)
Tuesday is going to be so much fun and I am going to Nari's house.
c)
Tuesday is going to be so much fun but I am going to Nari's house.
d)
Tuesday is going to be so much or I am going to Nari's house.
70.
Cameron's book bag is heavy. His back hurts.
a)
Cameron's book bag is heavy because his back hurts.
b)
Cameron's book bag is heavy and his back hurts.
c)
Cameron's book bag is heavy so his back hurts.
d)
Cameron's book bag is heavy yet his back hurts.
71.
The test was hard. The test was in math class.
a)
The test was a hard math test.
b)
The test in math class was hard math.
c)
The test that was in math class was hard.
d)
The math test was hard.
72.
I am getting eye surgery. It is going to be in December.
a)
Eye surgery is going to be in December.
b)
I am getting eye surgery on my eye and it is going to be in December.
c)
I am getting eye surgery in December.
d)
December is going to be the month I get eye surgery.
73.
I am getting eye surgery. It is going to be in December.
a)
Eye surgery is going to be in December.
b)
I am getting eye surgery on my eye and it is going to be in December.
c)
I am getting eye surgery in December.
d)
December is going to be the month I get eye surgery.
74.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
d)
busy
75.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
d)
sound
76.
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
a)
empty
b)
hot
c)
crowded
d)
loud
77.
Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle since he didn't get one.
a)
jealous
b)
confident
c)
comfortable
d)
happy
78.
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
a)
skilled
b)
beginner
c)
professional
d)
old
79.
The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.
a)
easily noticed/spotted
b)
beautiful
c)
sleeping
d)
sneaky
80.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned
c)
slept
d)
sunbathed
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