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ELAR Pre/Post 5th Grade

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 3hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Although Mason did not feel well he went to school anyway because he wanted to attend band practice.


What change must be made to correct the sentence?

a)

Change went to goes.

b)

Add a comma after anyway.

c)

change Although to Forever.

d)

Add a comma after well.

2.
Fruit is an important ____________ of food for many animals.
Choose the correct way to spell the missing word.
a)
soarce
b)
soarse
c)
source
d)
sourse
3.
Since Erica wanted to go with us she had to get ready in a hurry.
Where should a comma be added to correct the error?
a)
after SINCE
b)
after WANTED
c)
after US
d)
after READY
4.
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?
a)
Be honest.
b)
Don't be greedy.
c)
Always share your things with others.
d)
Be respectful to others.
5.
The reliable source when referring to literature is ...
a)
A newspaper
b)
A proven trust worthy place where you get your information. Whether it's an internet resource, a book, or an expert on the subject.
c)
A friend that gives you the inside scoop
d)
An internet site
6.
Poems are arranged in lines. Lines can be ___________.
a)
A single word
b)
A sentence
c)
A part of sentence
d)
All of the above
7.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Bill said that he would help me.
b)
Bill said, "That he would help me."
c)
Bill said, "that he would help me."
d)
Bill said ",that he would help me."
8.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry. 
d)
She spits when she talks. 
9.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
I didn't see him there did you?
b)
I didn't see him there, did you.
c)
I didn't see him there did you.
d)
I didn't see him there, did you?
10.
Which of these BEST combines the sentences into one clear statement?
Richard went to a museum. It was his first museum visit. He was amazed by the variety of items. He was also amazed by the quality of items.
a)
Having never visited a museum before, Richard was amazed by the variety and quality of the items.
b)
The quality and variety of items at the museum amazed Richard during his first trip to a museum. 
c)
Because he was impressed by the quality of items and their variety, Richard visited a museum.
d)
Both the quality and variety of items impressed Richard at the museum for his first visit. 
11.
Which is a complete sentence?
a)
As soon as you see the side of the train.
b)
While we were waiting at the campsite.
c)
During Monday's meeting, but after the seminar.
d)
My scout leader helped me earn my badge in sewing.
12.
Which part of a book gives the name of the book and the name of the publisher?
a)
index
b)
glossary
c)
title page
d)
table of contents
13.
Which is a collection of maps?
a)
atlas
b)
book
c)
thesaurus
d)
dictionary
14.

Is this sentence a simile, metaphor, or a hyperbole: He is as fast as a cheetah.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Metaphor

c)

Pizza

d)

Fast Food

e)

Simile

15.

Is this a synonym or an antonym to frustrated: Happy

a)

Synonym

b)

Dog Man

c)

Antonym

16.

Is this setting or character: The character, forest.

a)

Character

b)

Setting

c)

Mr. P

d)

S tting

17.

The opposite of happy.

(a)  

18.

What is the Climax of a story?

a)

The turning point of a story.

b)

The end of a story.

c)

The beginning of a story.

d)

The hdhjkusgl of a story.

19.

What is the definition of annotation?

a)

;-)

b)

talking notes about what you read

c)

laughing at a monkey

d)

an important part of a plot

e)

the fastest cheetah

20.

Theme is...

a)

the moral or lesson of a story.

b)

the middle of a story.

c)

the happiness of a story.

d)

the m ral or lesson of a story.

21.

Antonym of yell

(a)  

22.

When someone says cite your evidence it means...

a)

to hamburger your evidence.

b)

to prove your answer.

c)

to make your answer longer.

d)

to make your answer shorter.

23.

Definition of alliteration.

a)

repetition of constant sounds at the beginning of words

b)

repetition of verb sounds at the beginning of words

c)

repetition of a word at the end of words

d)

(hint)This option is wrong :-)

24.

Features of a personal narrative are...

a)

small moments from your life

b)

beginning with a catchy lead

c)

have a cow in the story

d)

beginning with a resolution

25.
Choose the correct homonym to go in each blank.
I decided to go over _________ to pick up ___________ extra cookies.
a)
a. there, they're
b)
b. they're, there
c)
c. there, there
d)
d. there, their
26.
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
I refuse to leave the party ____________ I get a hug from you.
a)
a. as if
b)
b. because
c)
c. until
d)
d. while
27.
Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.
Mom _________________the potatoes for dinner.

a)
A. mashes
b)
B. mashing
c)
C. mash
d)
D. None of the above
28.
The prefix UN- means "not."
The word ABRIDGE means to "shorten."
The word UNABRIGED most likely means:

a)
a. a full version of a story
b)
b. a shorter version of the story
c)
c. a new version of a story
d)
d. an old version of a story
29.
My family ______________Honduras. We _________________been in the United States for five years.
a)
a. is come from / have
b)
b. comes from / have
c)
c. coming from / has
d)
d. comes from / has
30.
The prefix RE- means "again," so if you REBUILD something you:
a)
a. build it for the first time
b)
b. tear it down
c)
c. build it again
d)
d. fix it up
31.
Which choice shows the best place to insert a comma in the sentence below?
After she finishes her chores Quinita will go to her friend's house.

a)
a. After she finishes her chores Quinita, will go to her friend's house.
b)
b. After she finishes her chores, Quinita will go to her friend's house.
c)
c. After she finishes, her chores Qunita will go to her friend's house.
d)
d. After she finishes her chores Quinita will go, to her friend's house.
32.
Repetition of beginning consonant sounds.
a)
personification
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
hyperbole
d)
alliteration
33.
A comparison between 2 unlike things using 'like' or 'as'
a)
personification
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
hyperbole
34.
The dryer made a loud buzz when the laundry was finished.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
personification
35.
What's the meaning of this personification?
"The camera loves me!"
a)
Photography is one of my hobbies.
b)
I own an expensive camera.
c)
Photos of me are always really good. 
d)
I like to visit art museums.
36.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry. 
d)
She spits when she talks. 
37.
Trying to shop for gifts on Black Friday is like running with the bulls in Spain.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
personification
38.
What's the meaning of this hyperbole?
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
a)
Shawn and Angela like to climb mountains together.
b)
Shawn paints pictures of mountain scenes.
c)
Shawn would do anything for Angela.
d)
Angela is really pretty.