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ENGLISH FORM 5 - UPPT 2021 (ONLINE)

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?

a)

Eating breakfast

b)

Sailing

c)

Riding his bike

2.

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.

a)

Got her sunglasses.

b)

Made a sandwich.

c)

Picked up her umbrella.

3.

My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.

a)

eating treats and popcorn

b)

clowns

c)

going to the circus

4.

Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.

Sam is most likely going to ___________________.

a)

the beach

b)

school

c)

the mall

5.

Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got a net. She chased the butterfly.

a)

Mary will try to catch a spider.

b)

Mary will run and play.

c)

Mary will try to catch the butterfly in her net.

6.

What does Inference mean?

a)

finding details in a story

b)

Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea

c)

Giving a reason for your answer

7.

What is evidence

a)

Facts or information that is true

b)

An object you use to sweep up dirt

c)

Something that is broken

8.

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.

What is the author's purpose?

a)

to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard

b)

to teach how to play basketball

c)

to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

9.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.

What is the main idea?

a)

John wants to climb a ladder.

b)

John and Matt want to be firemen

c)

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

10.

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

What can you infer about Violet?

a)

She is energetic

b)

She is shy

c)

She is mean

11.
Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads. 
12.

Endangered Species


One problem for animals is that their habitat is sometimes destroyed by humans. As human populations increase, more and more space is needed for people. Building areas for people to live pushed animals out of their natural homes. Forest and swamp habitats are the most threatened. Trees are cut down to make room for homes and businesses. Swamps are filled in so that neighborhoods can expand.


QUESTION 1

Find a word from the paragraph that has the same meaning as the natural home or environment for animals?

a)

building

b)

homes

c)

habitat

d)

neighborhood

13.

Endangered Species


Today, some type of animals are an endangered species. This means there are very few animals of that kind left on Earth. The animals could face extinction. Extinction is when all the animals of that kind die. When animals die, they are gone forever.


What does the word 'they' refer to?

a)

Species

b)

Animals

c)

Earth

d)

Extinction

14.

Endangered Species


Humans must prevent the extinction of animals due to the loss of their habitat. We have to become more aware of animal populations when considering building and expansion projects. Other options may not be as convenient, but the survival of the animals needs to be taken into consideration.


Who does the word 'we' refer to?

a)

Animals populations

b)

Humans

c)

Animals

d)

Projects

15.

Endangered Species


One problem for animals is that their habitat is sometimes destroyed by humans. As human populations increase, more and more space is needed for people. Building areas for people to live pushed animals out of their natural homes. Forest and swamp habitats are the most threatened. Trees are cut down to make room for homes and businesses. Swamps are filled in so that neighborhoods can expand. The habitat is destroyed. The animals have nowhere else to go. Without a habitat, the number of animals begins to go down.


What is the best meaning for the phrase 'go down' as used in the passage?

a)

Escalate

b)

Walk down

c)

Reduce

d)

Move to lower land

16.

Endangered Species


Another major cause of endangerment of animals is overhunting by humans. The practice of shooting animals as a sport can quickly bring the animals to extinction. This is a worldwide problem. The governments of countries around the world must unite to agree on laws regarding animals. Some animals may have large enough populations so hunting will not endanger them. Others must be protected.


What is the best synonym that describe 'major' as used in the passage?

a)

insignificant

b)

main

c)

simple

d)

large

17.

Endangered Species


There is still hope for animals who are already on the endangered species list. Some organizations are working hard to recreate habitats for them. Breeding programs are helping animal populations increase. We all have to be aware and think before we act. The things we do can affect more than just ourselves.


Which of the following that best describe 'breeding' as used in the passage?

a)

Separating animals from each other

b)

Releasing animals to their natural habitats

c)

Keeping animals

d)

Reproducing animals

18.

Endangered Species


Today, some type of animals are an endangered species. This means there are very few animals of that kind left on Earth. The animals could face extinction. Extinction is when all the animals of that kind die. When a type of animal is extinct, it is gone forever.


Why do you think we need to conserve animals?

a)

To help them from being eaten

b)

To save them from other wildlife animals

c)

To save them from dying

d)

To prevent them from going extinct

19.
Do you enjoy kites?  If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more.  All of this for only $10.95.  Hurry!  Time is limited. 
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?
a)
buy information about sticks and straws.
b)
Buy information about sock puppets.
c)
Buy information about kite making.
d)
Buy a read-to-fly kite.
20.
My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn.  This story is about __________.
a)
eating treats and popcorn
b)
clowns
c)
going to the circus
d)
lions
21.
Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?
a)
The TV is broken.
b)
The bathtub is overflowing.
c)
There is no soap in the bathroom.
d)
The stove was left turned on.
22.

Every student in class had to study the life cycle of an animal. Beth chose one she wanted to learn more about. She often saw it in the pond near her house. She was amazed, though, when she really followed one closely from it's beginning as an egg to a tadpole until its legs developed.


What animal did Beth study?

a)

duck

b)

mouse

c)

frog

d)

lizard

23.

Read the story. Then, answer the question.


Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.


Where was the setting?

a)

school

b)

yard

c)

basement

d)

kitchen

24.

Read the text and answer the question

Some of the symptoms of the coronavirus are fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, headache, and trouble breathing. These symptoms are very much like those people have with a cold or the flu. The virus can be more serious in some people, especially if they are sick or have health problems.

Question :

Which one is not the symptoms of coronavirus

a)

fever and red spot on skin.

b)

sore throat and runny nose

c)

cough and runny nose

d)

headache and fever

25.

Read the text below and answer

The virus appears to spread mainly from person to person. The transmission occurs when someone comes into contact with an infected person. For example, a cough, sneeze or handshake could cause transmission. The spread may also be caused by coming into contact with something an infected person has touched and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes.

Question :

How does the virus spread?

a)

The virus spread when we close with infected person when they are cough and sneeze.

b)

The virus spread when someone comes into contact with infected person.

c)

The virus can be spread when we handshake the infected person.

d)

All the answers above are correct.

26.

Read the text and answer the question

People who think they may have been exposed to the virus should contact their healthcare provider immediately. A set of preventive measures are usually followed in case someone gets infected. This includes keeping infected people in quarantine for a certain period, generally fourteen days.

Question :

How long infected people must be in quarantine?

a)

A fort night

b)

One week

c)

A month

d)

12 days

27.
a)

This is advice for public on how to stay healthy while travelling

b)

This is rules and regulation while we are travelling

28.
a)

This graphic tells only people who is infected by coronavirus are not allowed to travel.

b)

This graphic remind us to cook meat and eggs thoroughly

c)

This graphic advice us to disinfect items we touch

d)

This graphic remind us to always cover our mouth when coughing and sneezing.

29.

Read the text and answer the question

To protect yourself from the virus, here are six recommendations to follow:

  • Avoid contact with people who are already infected. \
  • Wash your hands well and regularly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth if you haven't washed your hands.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that people touch a lot.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

Question :

What is the word that can best be replace with avoid?

a)

protect

b)

permit

c)

prevent

d)

allow

30.

Building a snowman is a fun winter activity. First, pack enough snow to make two large snowballs. One snowball should be a little smaller than the other. Stack the smaller one on top for the snowman's head. Then, place two lumps of coal for eyes, a carrot for a nose, and some sticks for arms on the top snowball. Last, put an old hat on top of its head and an old scarf around its neck.

Which definition of pack is used in this paragraph?

a)

a group of wild animals

b)

to cram tightly together

c)

a set of playing cards

d)

to put in boxes

31.

There are a number of differences between the North and South Poles. The North Pole is a layer of floating ice in the ocean. The South Pole is a land mass located on the continent of Antarctica. It is colder at the South Pole. Polar bears do roam within the Arctic Circle, but penguins are only found in the Southern Hemisphere. This means that polar bears and penguins never actually cross paths.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

The North Pole is coldest because it is made of ice.

b)

Polar bears live at the North Pole and South Pole.

c)

There are no penguins at the North Pole.

d)

Polar bears like to eat penguins.

32.
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Soccer is important at the Olympics.
b)
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
c)
Soccer is also called football.
d)
Soccer is played by men and women.
33.
Dolphins are very smart animals.  They even have their own language.   They talk to each other with clicks, whistles, and grunts.  Scientists have been studying this dolphin language.  They hope that in the future, people and dolphins will be able to talk to each other. This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how dolphins talk to people
b)
how smart dolphins are 
c)
how dolpins are different from fish
d)
which scientists are studying languages
34.
What is the first thing you should do in case of burns?
a)
Cover affected area 
b)
Remove belt and shoes
c)
Immerse in cold water
d)
Pour hot water on affected area
35.

Read and answer the questions!


Water comes in three forms: liquid, solid, and gas.

Water can be a liquid. It flows. It has no shape of its own. A liquid takes the shape of its container.

Water can be a solid. Solids have their own shape. Water in its solid form is called ice.

Water can be a gas. Gas has no shape. Water in its gas form is called vapor.


What is this text mostly about?

a)

Types of liquid

b)

states of matter

c)

forms of water

d)

gas has no shape

36.
Blood is a miracle liquid.  It flows to every part of the body.  Some blood cells carry food and oxygen to body organs.  Other blood cells kill germs and help stop cuts from bleeding.  People can die if they lose a lot of blood or if their blood cells get sick.  Doctors sometimes give people fresh blood to save their lives.  This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how many blood cells are made by the body
b)
how important blood is
c)
why people can die from loss of blood
d)
why sick people are sometimes given blood
37.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!

What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

38.

I could see Neal and Jefron from a block away. They walked in my direction. As they approached, I could see from the looks on their faces that they were happy.

The word "approached" means:

a)

walked farther away

b)

skipped

c)

moved nearer

39.

The old man was walking down the street slowly. Since he was a pedestrian, he stayed along the outer edges of the lanes and was careful to keep to the crosswalks as he crossed to other streets.


What does the word "pedestrian" mean in the paragraph above?

a)

a person traveling on foot

b)

a person traveling in a car

c)

a person resting from traveling

40.

Fish, nuts, and seeds have protein. Protein helps your body build muscle and build up immunity to illnesses. It is important to get enough protein in your diet to keep you strong so that you can get all of your work done.


It is likely that:

a)

You need to have protein once a month.

b)

You don't need to eat protein.

c)

You need to have protein every day.