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Grade 5 English placement test

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 2hrs 55mins

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1.

Part A : Comprehension

Q- Read the passage carefully and answer the question below:

"Into Space"

Little Neil was just two years old when his Dad took him to watch an airplane race. The year was 1932 and in those days air shows featured brightly colored aircraft piloted by daredevils. At that early age Neil was already fascinated with flying. At age four, Neil went with his Dad for their own ride in an airplane. While Dad was nervous, Neil had the most wonderful time. Later, Neil spent time making balsa wood model airplanes. Then he graduated to more complicated plastic models. He paid for his models and lots of flying magazines by mowing lawns. When Neil was thirteen, the family moved to a new town. Neil adapted to a new school, joined the Boy Scouts, and played in the school band. He still flew model airplanes and immersed himself in the night sky using a neighbor’s telescope. The fascination with flying never diminished. Neil was old enough to walk to the nearby airport to watch the planes. As a part-time job he washed planes and made extra money. Then he realized that he wanted to learn to be a pilot himself but lessons cost $9 an hour. Why, Neil would need to work for 25 hours at his other jobs to afford just one lesson, but it was well worth all the hard work. Neil asked his parents for permission and, knowing how much he loved airplanes, they agreed that he could learn to fly an airplane. Even though he couldn’t get a driver’s license for a car, at age 16 Neil had his student pilot’s license. When Neil grew up he became a U.S. Navy fighter pilot and then a test pilot for advanced rocket-powered aircraft. Have you guessed which Neil the story is about? On July 20, 1969 astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first human to set foot on the moon with the famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

1. How old was little Neil when he went with his father on his first trip?

a)

He was 6years old

b)

He was 5years old

c)

He was 2years old

d)

He was 8years old

2.

Part A : Comprehension

Q- Read the passage carefully and answer the question below:

"Into Space"

Little Neil was just two years old when his Dad took him to watch an airplane race. The year was 1932 and in those days air shows featured brightly colored aircraft piloted by daredevils. At that early age Neil was already fascinated with flying. At age four, Neil went with his Dad for their own ride in an airplane. While Dad was nervous, Neil had the most wonderful time. Later, Neil spent time making balsa wood model airplanes. Then he graduated to more complicated plastic models. He paid for his models and lots of flying magazines by mowing lawns. When Neil was thirteen, the family moved to a new town. Neil adapted to a new school, joined the Boy Scouts, and played in the school band. He still flew model airplanes and immersed himself in the night sky using a neighbor’s telescope. The fascination with flying never diminished. Neil was old enough to walk to the nearby airport to watch the planes. As a part-time job he washed planes and made extra money. Then he realized that he wanted to learn to be a pilot himself but lessons cost $9 an hour. Why, Neil would need to work for 25 hours at his other jobs to afford just one lesson, but it was well worth all the hard work. Neil asked his parents for permission and, knowing how much he loved airplanes, they agreed that he could learn to fly an airplane. Even though he couldn’t get a driver’s license for a car, at age 16 Neil had his student pilot’s license. When Neil grew up he became a U.S. Navy fighter pilot and then a test pilot for advanced rocket-powered aircraft. Have you guessed which Neil the story is about? On July 20, 1969 astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first human to set foot on the moon with the famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

2. Where did little Neil's father take him to?

a)

His father took him to watch a football match

b)

His father took him to watch an airplane race.

c)

His father took him to ride on a horse

d)

His father took him to fish in the river.

3.

Part A : Comprehension

Q- Read the passage carefully and answer the question below:

"Into Space"

Little Neil was just two years old when his Dad took him to watch an airplane race. The year was 1932 and in those days air shows featured brightly colored aircraft piloted by daredevils. At that early age Neil was already fascinated with flying. At age four, Neil went with his Dad for their own ride in an airplane. While Dad was nervous, Neil had the most wonderful time. Later, Neil spent time making balsa wood model airplanes. Then he graduated to more complicated plastic models. He paid for his models and lots of flying magazines by mowing lawns. When Neil was thirteen, the family moved to a new town. Neil adapted to a new school, joined the Boy Scouts, and played in the school band. He still flew model airplanes and immersed himself in the night sky using a neighbor’s telescope. The fascination with flying never diminished. Neil was old enough to walk to the nearby airport to watch the planes. As a part-time job he washed planes and made extra money. Then he realized that he wanted to learn to be a pilot himself but lessons cost $9 an hour. Why, Neil would need to work for 25 hours at his other jobs to afford just one lesson, but it was well worth all the hard work. Neil asked his parents for permission and, knowing how much he loved airplanes, they agreed that he could learn to fly an airplane. Even though he couldn’t get a driver’s license for a car, at age 16 Neil had his student pilot’s license. When Neil grew up he became a U.S. Navy fighter pilot and then a test pilot for advanced rocket-powered aircraft. Have you guessed which Neil the story is about? On July 20, 1969 astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first human to set foot on the moon with the famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

3. Who piloted the brightly coloured aircraft?

a)

Engineers

b)

Aliens

c)

models

d)

Daredevils

4.

Part A : Comprehension

Q- Read the passage carefully and answer the question below:

"Into Space"

Little Neil was just two years old when his Dad took him to watch an airplane race. The year was 1932 and in those days air shows featured brightly colored aircraft piloted by daredevils. At that early age Neil was already fascinated with flying. At age four, Neil went with his Dad for their own ride in an airplane. While Dad was nervous, Neil had the most wonderful time. Later, Neil spent time making balsa wood model airplanes. Then he graduated to more complicated plastic models. He paid for his models and lots of flying magazines by mowing lawns. When Neil was thirteen, the family moved to a new town. Neil adapted to a new school, joined the Boy Scouts, and played in the school band. He still flew model airplanes and immersed himself in the night sky using a neighbor’s telescope. The fascination with flying never diminished. Neil was old enough to walk to the nearby airport to watch the planes. As a part-time job he washed planes and made extra money. Then he realized that he wanted to learn to be a pilot himself but lessons cost $9 an hour. Why, Neil would need to work for 25 hours at his other jobs to afford just one lesson, but it was well worth all the hard work. Neil asked his parents for permission and, knowing how much he loved airplanes, they agreed that he could learn to fly an airplane. Even though he couldn’t get a driver’s license for a car, at age 16 Neil had his student pilot’s license. When Neil grew up he became a U.S. Navy fighter pilot and then a test pilot for advanced rocket-powered aircraft. Have you guessed which Neil the story is about? On July 20, 1969 astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first human to set foot on the moon with the famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

4. What did Neil do with his dad at the age of four?

a)

Neil and his dad went for their own ride in an airplane.

b)

Neil and his dad travelled round the world

c)

Neil and his dad went surfing

d)

Neil and dad went to watch a horse race

5.

Part A : Comprehension

Q- Read the passage carefully and answer the question below:

"Into Space"

Little Neil was just two years old when his Dad took him to watch an airplane race. The year was 1932 and in those days air shows featured brightly colored aircraft piloted by daredevils. At that early age Neil was already fascinated with flying. At age four, Neil went with his Dad for their own ride in an airplane. While Dad was nervous, Neil had the most wonderful time. Later, Neil spent time making balsa wood model airplanes. Then he graduated to more complicated plastic models. He paid for his models and lots of flying magazines by mowing lawns. When Neil was thirteen, the family moved to a new town. Neil adapted to a new school, joined the Boy Scouts, and played in the school band. He still flew model airplanes and immersed himself in the night sky using a neighbor’s telescope. The fascination with flying never diminished. Neil was old enough to walk to the nearby airport to watch the planes. As a part-time job he washed planes and made extra money. Then he realized that he wanted to learn to be a pilot himself but lessons cost $9 an hour. Why, Neil would need to work for 25 hours at his other jobs to afford just one lesson, but it was well worth all the hard work. Neil asked his parents for permission and, knowing how much he loved airplanes, they agreed that he could learn to fly an airplane. Even though he couldn’t get a driver’s license for a car, at age 16 Neil had his student pilot’s license. When Neil grew up he became a U.S. Navy fighter pilot and then a test pilot for advanced rocket-powered aircraft. Have you guessed which Neil the story is about? On July 20, 1969 astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first human to set foot on the moon with the famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

5. How did Neil pay for his models and lots of flying magazines?

a)

He paid by mowing lawns

b)

He paid by playing football

c)

He paid by cleaning dishes

d)

He paid by driving trucks

6.

Part B : Grammar

Q- What is this sentence doing?

Which teams are playing at the stadium tonight?

a)

declarative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

exclamatory

7.

Part B : Grammar

Q- What is this sentence doing?

Oh no, I can't find my house key!

a)

showing strong emotion

b)

making a statement

c)

asking a question

d)

making a command or polite request

8.

Part B : Grammar

Q- Subject or Predicate?

Sarah went to the store.

a)

Predicate

b)

Subject

9.

Part B : Grammar

Q- Choose the complete predicate:

Her mother spilled water all over the new couch.

a)

spilled water all over the new couch.

b)

Her mother spilled

c)

all over

10.

Part B : Grammar

Q- What is the plural form of ( dish )?

a)

dish

b)

dishies

c)

dishes

d)

dishs

11.

Part B : Grammar

Q- What is the plural form of ( sheep )?

a)

sheep

b)

sheepies

c)

sheeps

d)

sheepes

12.

Part B : Grammar

Q- What change should be made in this sentence?

The cafeteria is serving hamburgers on wednesday.

a)

Change cafeteria to Cafeteria

b)

Change hamburgers to Hamburgers

c)

Change wednesday to Wednesday

d)

No change is needed

13.

Part B : Grammar

Q- Choose the correct possessive noun.

My ___ farm has five different kinds of animals. (grandfather) noun

a)

grandfathers'

b)

grandfathers

c)

grandfathers's

d)

grandfather's

14.

Part B : Grammar

Q- What is the verb and is it an action or linking verb?

The factory coughed puffs of steam out of its smokestacks.

a)

coughed - action

b)

cough - linking

c)

out - action

d)

out - linking

15.

Part B : Grammar

Q- Is the GREEN verb a main verb or helping verb?

The witnesses were being questioned by the police.

a)

main verb

b)

helping verb

16.

Part B : Grammar

Q- Choose the correct answer.

The colorful balloon floated over the treetop.

a)

Adverb

b)

Adjective

17.

Part B : Grammar

Q- Choose the correct answer.

I eagerly opened my birthday presents.

a)

Adverb

b)

Adjective

18.

Part C : Phonics

Q- Choose the correct way to divide ( Spider ) .

a)

spi / der

b)

spid / er

c)

sp / ider

d)

s / pider

19.

Part C : Phonics

Q- Choose the correct way to divide ( tadpole ) .

a)

ta/dpole

b)

tadp/ole

c)

tadpol/e

d)

tad/pole

20.

Part C : Phonics

Q- What is the meaning of the word harmful?

a)

without harm

b)

full of harm

c)

a person who harms

21.

Part C : Phonics

Q- Choose the correct prefix.

The broken toy is a _________ (without worth) piece of junk.

a)

worthless

b)

worthing

c)

worthable

d)

worthful

22.

Part D : Sentence composition.

Q- Rearrange words to construct a sentence.

a /fine/ little/ overdo/ exercise/ is/ ,but/ don’t /it.

(a)  

23.

Part D : Sentence composition.

Q- Rearrange words to construct a sentence.

many things. /town /bought/ to/ he /One day,/ went/ and

(a)