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WorksheetsGrade 5 ELA Touchpoint
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which statement best expresses a theme of "Backpack's Complaint"?
Backpacks are very heavy.
Kids have a lot to think about.
Make a list of your school supplies.
You have all you need in your backpack.
Which statement best expresses a theme of "Backpack's Complaint"?
Kids should pack their backpacks.
Backpacks have too much inside them.
Kids have too much to prepare for.
Kids should get their priorities straight.
Which structural feature is not used in this poem?
free verse
short lines
stanzas
strong rhyme
Which structural feature is used in this poem?
couplet
haiku
internal rhyme
stanzas
Which lines end with rhyming words?
Lines 4 and 8 (your flute, your fruit)
Lines 13 and 17 (your notepad, your laptop)
Lines 20 and 23 (and pens, your photos)
Lines 26 and 27 (no matter what it's for, gets stuffed into your backpack)
Which lines end with rhyming words?
Lines 4 and 7
Lines 13 and 17
Lines 20 and 24
Lines 26 and 27
The last verse is a break from the poem's regular rhythm. Why are these lines given special treatment?
They act as a conclusion.
They add a serious note.
They are about a different topic.
Lucy did not think the essay was necessary. She always felt like her teacher was making them do senseless assignments. Which word is a synonym for senseless?
important
pointless
interesting
special
When the basketball team entered the rival school's gymnasium, the hateful stares and booing crowd made for a hostile environment. Which word is an antonym (opposite meaning) of hostile?
hateful
unfriendly
welcoming
competitive
"At least I won't be bored," she said, retrieving a large, worn-out book from her backpack. Which word is a synonym of retrieving?
getting
putting
reading
writing
Although she struggled with mathematics and science, Elena had always been a proficient reading student. Which word is a synonym for proficient?
clumsy
exciting
unable
satisfactory
The new teacher seemed flustered on her first day of school when she couldn't find her grade book. Which word is an antonym (opposite meaning) of flustered?
confused
calm
puzzled
rattled
The lookout at the campsite had to remain vigilant through the night, making sure no wild animals entered their territory. Which word is an antonym (opposite meaning) of vigilant?
careless
observant
cautious
watchful
Mars is a cold, red desert whipped by fierce tornadoes and relentless winds. Which word is a synonym of relentless?
merciless
breezy
warm
freezing
The NBA basketball player was called for a flagrant foul when he shoved his opponent to the floor. Which word is an antonym (opposite meaning) of flagrant?
noticeable
accidental
shameless
shocking
As she imagined all the friends and activities that were going to be at her new school, her fears about moving away started to diminish. Which word is an antonym (opposite meaning) of diminish?
reduce
die
shrink
increase
Even though he enjoyed singing, he was reluctant to join the talent show and sing in front of the entire school. Which word is a synonym of reluctant?
hesitant
required
excited
willing
