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Year 5 - English ( Term 1, ~p.37)

Total questions: 148

Worksheet time: 5hrs 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following word to its meaning:

crashing

a)

moving in a curve

b)

beating down

c)

making a loud noise

d)

moving something up and down very fast

e)

falling

2.

Match the following word to its meaning:

curling

a)

moving in a curve

b)

beating down

c)

making a loud noise

d)

moving something up and down very fast

e)

falling

3.

Match the following word to its meaning:

exploding

a)

bursting with a loud noice

b)

beating down

c)

making a loud noise

d)

moving something up and down very fast

e)

falling

4.

Match the following word to its meaning:

lashing

a)

bursting with a loud noice

b)

beating down

c)

making a loud noise

d)

moving something up and down very fast

e)

falling

5.

Match the following word to its meaning:

pounding

a)

bursting with a loud noice

b)

beating down

c)

making a loud noise

d)

moving something up and down very fast

e)

falling

6.

Match the following word to its meaning:

shaking

a)

bursting with a loud noice

b)

beating down

c)

making a loud noise

d)

moving something up and down very fast

e)

falling

7.

Match the following word to its meaning:

tumbling

a)

bursting with a loud noice

b)

beating down

c)

making a loud noise

d)

moving something up and down very fast

e)

falling

8.

Replace the underlined word in the following sentence with a word from the list below:

He was amazed by the scene.

a)

vast

b)

din

c)

awestruck

d)

fearsome

e)

battering

9.

Replace the underlined word in the following sentence with a word from the list below:

A scary creature appeared out of nowhere.

a)

vast

b)

din

c)

awestruck

d)

fearsome

e)

battering

10.

Replace the underlined word in the following sentence with a word from the list below:

Great waves splashed in from the ocean.

a)

roared

b)

din

c)

awestruck

d)

fearsome

e)

battering

11.

Writers often use similes and metaphors to create an extra image for the reader, so that they can see and imagine better.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

A __________ is a comparison that always uses the words "like" or "as".

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

e)

description

13.

A __________ is a comparison but does not use "like" or "as".

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

e)

description

14.

Which of the following comparisons are similes?

a)

I was as angry as a crazed tiger.

b)

The teeth of crocodiles are white daggers.

c)

The fog enveloped us like a thick, grey duvet.

d)

The moon is a giant football in the sky.

e)

The room was as untidy as the inside of the school wastepaper bin.

15.

Which of the following comparisons are metaphors?

a)

I was as angry as a crazed tiger.

b)

The teeth of crocodiles are white daggers.

c)

The fog enveloped us like a thick, grey duvet.

d)

The moon is a giant football in the sky.

e)

The room was as untidy as the inside of the school wastepaper bin.

16.

When adding the suffix "-ing" to a word, which of the following rules apply?

a)

Usually, just add "-ing" to the root word.

b)

If the root word ends in "-e", remove the "e" and add "ing".

c)

If the root word ends in a short vowel sound + a consonant, double the last letter before adding "-ing".

17.

Which of the following are correct?

a)

break > breaking

b)

pound > pounding

c)

roll > rolling

d)

rumble > rumbleing

e)

explode > explodeing

18.

Which of the following are incorrect?

a)

break > breaking

b)

pound > pounding

c)

run > runing

d)

rumble > rumbleing

e)

explode > explodeing

19.

Which of the following are incorrect?

a)

runing

b)

droping

c)

rideing

d)

wining

e)

huging

20.

Which of the following are correct?

a)

use > useing

b)

add > adding

c)

make > makeing

d)

forget > forgetting

e)

help > helping

21.

Which of the following are incorrect?

a)

use > useing

b)

add > adding

c)

make > makeing

d)

forget > forgetting

e)

carry > carriing

22.

The conjunction "but" is often used to indicate a contrast that would not be expected after the first clause.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

A comma before "but" means that the second clause is a contrasting idea.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Which of the following are correct?

a)

The forecast was for rain and it stayed sunny all day.

b)

Mohammad sent in his application for the team and waited for an answer.

c)

He was tired and kept working.

d)

Maria spent the weekend studying mathematics and writing an essay for English.

e)

He is rich and he is not happy.

25.

Which of the following are incorrect?

a)

The forecast was for rain and it stayed sunny all day.

b)

Mohammad sent in his application for the team and waited for an answer.

c)

He was tired and kept working.

d)

Maria spent the weekend studying mathematics and writing an essay for English.

e)

He is rich and he is not happy.

26.

Which of the following are correct?

a)

The forecast was for rain, but it stayed sunny all day.

b)

Mohammad sent in his application for the team and waited for an answer.

c)

He was tired, but kept working.

d)

Maria spent the weekend studying mathematics and writing an essay for English.

e)

He is rich, but he is not happy.

27.

Which of the following are correct?

a)

Charlie loved playing football and he wasn't very good at it.

b)

We ordered strawberry ice cream and received vanilla.

c)

She bought him a shirt and he hated the colour.

d)

Maria spent the weekend studying mathematics and writing an essay for English.

e)

He is rich, but he is not happy.

28.

Which of the following are correct?

a)

Charlie loved playing football, but he wasn't very good at it.

b)

We ordered strawberry ice cream, but received vanilla.

c)

She bought him a shirt, but he hated the colour.

d)

Maria spent the weekend studying mathematics, but writing an essay for English.

e)

He is rich and he is not happy.

29.

Which of the following rules are true?

a)

"-er" and "-or" endings make nouns which describe someone who performs the action of a verb.

b)

"-er" endings are most common.

c)

"-or" endings are often used for technical and professional nouns.

30.

Which of the following are correct?

a)

governor

b)

baker

c)

editer

d)

protester

e)

dressmakor

31.

Which of the following are correct?

a)

lawyor

b)

supervisor

c)

actor

d)

hator

e)

runnor

32.

Which ending is correct for the following verb?

plan

a)

-er

b)

-or

c)

-ar

33.

Which ending is correct for the following verb?

beg

a)

-er

b)

-or

c)

-ar

34.

Which ending is correct for the following verb?

travel

a)

-er

b)

-or

c)

-ar

35.

Which ending is correct for the following verb?

refrigerate

a)

-er

b)

-or

c)

-ar

36.

Which ending is correct for the following verb?

calculate

a)

-er

b)

-or

c)

-ar

37.

Which ending is correct for the following verb?

lie

a)

-er

b)

-or

c)

-ar

38.

The speech marks __________ go before and after words spoken by a person in a text.

a)

? ?

b)

" "

c)

' '

d)

- -

39.

Which of the following rules are true?

a)

A new line should start every time a new person speaks.

b)

A capital letter is used for the opening word of a speech.

c)

A full stop is used before the speech marks close.

d)

Some sentences need a question mark or an exclamation mark. These go outside the speech marks.

40.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

The boy said, "He's won the golden ticket."

b)

the boy said, "He's won the golden ticket."

c)

The boy said, "He's won the golden ticket".

d)

The boy said, "he's won the golden ticket."

41.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

"Do you know where Mr. Wonka's factory is?" I asked.

b)

"Do you know where Mr. Wonka's factory is"? I asked.

c)

Do you know where Mr. Wonka's factory is? "I asked."

d)

'Do you know where Mr. Wonka's factory is?' I asked.

42.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

"I'm not sure which way to go," said Charlie.

b)

'I'm not sure which way to go,' said Charlie.

c)

"I'm not sure which way to go", said Charlie.

d)

"I'm not sure which way to go" said Charlie.

43.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

"You'll get a sore tummy if you eat it all at once?" said Mr. Wonka.

b)

"You'll get a sore tummy if you eat it all at once!" said Mr. Wonka.

c)

"You'll get a sore tummy if you eat it all at once." said Mr. Wonka.

d)

"You'll get a sore tummy if you eat it all at once," said Mr. Wonka?

44.

An __________ is a word which gives more information about a verb.

a)

adverb

b)

adword

c)

adjective

d)

exclamation

45.

Which of the following rules are true?

a)

Many 'how' adverbs put "-ly" on the end of an adjective.

b)

When an adjective ends in the letter "y", change the "y" to an "i" and then add "-ly" to turn it into an adverb.

c)

When an adjective ends in the letter "y", change the "y" to "ey" and then add "-ly" to turn it into an adverb.

46.

Which of the following are correct?

a)

lazy > lazily

b)

silent > silentley

c)

happy > happyly

d)

scary > scarily

e)

marvellous > marvellously

47.

Which adverbs are telling you "how" something happened?

a)

outside

b)

tomorrow

c)

cheerfully

d)

yesterday

e)

quickly

48.

Which adverbs are telling you "where" something happened?

a)

outside

b)

tomorrow

c)

cheerfully

d)

yesterday

e)

somewhere

49.

Which adverbs are telling you "when" something happened?

a)

outside

b)

tomorrow

c)

cheerfully

d)

yesterday

e)

somewhere

50.

Which of the following are true?

a)

A thesaurus is a book of synonyms.

b)

Synonyms are words which have almost the same meaning.

c)

Antonyms are words which have opposite meanings.

d)

Hot is a synonym for cold.

e)

Hungry is a synonym for angry.

51.

Which of the following rules are true?

a)

You can add the suffix "-ful" to the end of a word to change it to an adjective.

b)

When a word ends with "y", change the "y" into "i".

c)

Use the suffix "-al" to change a noun to an adjective.

d)

When a noun ends in an "e", remove the "e" before adding the suffix "al".

52.

Which of the following are correct?

a)

peaceful

b)

wonderful

c)

dutyful

d)

plentiful

e)

skillful

53.

My friend is a __________ basketball player.

a)

peaceful

b)

beautiful

c)

dutiful

d)

plentiful

e)

skillful

54.

The tree gave us a __________ supply of juicy apples.

a)

peaceful

b)

beautiful

c)

dutiful

d)

plentiful

e)

skillful

55.

My grandparents tell me to be a __________ son and help with the chores and study hard.

a)

peaceful

b)

beautiful

c)

dutiful

d)

plentiful

e)

skillful

56.

Our class had a __________ trip to the museum last week.

a)

wonderful

b)

beautiful

c)

dutiful

d)

plentiful

e)

skillful

57.

The lunch area was quiet and __________ today because three classes were on a school trip.

a)

wonderful

b)

peaceful

c)

dutiful

d)

plentiful

e)

skillful

58.

He reads a lot of books __________ he has never been to a library.

a)

and

b)

but

59.

She fell over __________ hurt her leg.

a)

and

b)

but

60.

This morning Maria missed the bus __________ she was late for school.

a)

and

b)

but

61.

Johan asked his friend to come to play __________ he said he was too busy.

a)

and

b)

but

62.

My sister is very friendly __________ loves meeting people.

a)

and

b)

but

63.

The boy shouted very loudly __________ no one heard him.

a)

and

b)

but

64.

motivat_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

65.

activat_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

66.

corrid_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

67.

employ_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

68.

alligat_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

69.

mast_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

70.

operat_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

71.

build_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

72.

tut_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

73.

beekeep_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

74.

adapt_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

75.

sail_____

a)

or

b)

ar

76.

batt_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

77.

admir_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

78.

tract_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

79.

cultivat_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

80.

creat_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

81.

err_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

82.

teach_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

83.

manag_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

84.

cond_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

85.

ang_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

86.

calend_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

87.

begg_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

88.

sug_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

89.

doct_____

a)

or

b)

er

c)

ar

90.

Which of the following are correct?

a)

angry > angrily

b)

cheerful > cheerfully

c)

funny > funnilly

d)

anxious > anxiously

91.

The baby sleeps __________.

a)

tunefully

b)

soundly

c)

neatly

d)

smartly

e)

greedily

92.

My dad dresses __________.

a)

tunefully

b)

soundly

c)

neatly

d)

smartly

e)

greedily

93.

He writes __________.

a)

tunefully

b)

soundly

c)

neatly

d)

smartly

e)

greedily

94.

The rain is falling __________.

a)

tunefully

b)

soundly

c)

heavily

d)

smartly

e)

greedily

95.

She whistles __________.

a)

tunefully

b)

soundly

c)

heavily

d)

smartly

e)

greedily

96.

He ate __________.

a)

tunefully

b)

soundly

c)

heavily

d)

smartly

e)

greedily

97.

inspiration_____

a)

ful

b)

al

98.

delight_____

a)

ful

b)

al

99.

colour_____

a)

ful

b)

al

100.

power_____

a)

ful

b)

al

101.

sensation_____

a)

ful

b)

al

102.

Which of the following are connective words?

a)

because

b)

while

c)

but

d)

although

103.

Harshan went out to play __________ it was raining.

a)

although

b)

because

104.

Anvith was upset __________ the class forgot the meaning of variables.

a)

although

b)

because

105.

Which of the following are complex sentences?

a)

Harshan went out to play although it was raining.

b)

Although it was raining, Harshan went out to play.

c)

Anvith was upset because the class forgot the meaning of variables.

d)

Because the class forgot what was the meaning of variables, Anvith was upset.

106.

Which of the following are compound sentences?

a)

Harshan went out to play although it was raining.

b)

Although it was raining, Harshan went out to play.

c)

Anvith was upset because the class forgot the meaning of variables.

d)

Because the class forgot what was the meaning of variables, Anvith was upset.

107.

Which of the following are complex sentences?

a)

Once she reached home, she tidied up her kitchen.

b)

She didn't show it, although she was in a lot of pain.

c)

We will set out on our journey when the dusk arrives.

d)

Because Sid finished it all, we'll need to get more food.

108.

Which of the following are compound sentences?

a)

Once she reached home, she tidied up her kitchen.

b)

She didn't show it, although she was in a lot of pain.

c)

We will set out on our journey, when the dusk arrives.

d)

Because Sid finished it all, we'll need to get more food.

109.

Match the following word to its meaning below:

brittle

a)

easy to break

b)

on the outside

c)

not alive now

d)

hardened remains of plants or animals

e)

continue to live

110.

Match the following word to its meaning below:

external

a)

easy to break

b)

on the outside

c)

not alive now

d)

hardened remains of plants or animals

e)

continue to live

111.

Match the following word to its meaning below:

extinct

a)

easy to break

b)

on the outside

c)

not alive now

d)

hardened remains of plants or animals

e)

continue to live

112.

Match the following word to its meaning below:

fossils

a)

easy to break

b)

on the outside

c)

not alive now

d)

hardened remains of plants or animals

e)

continue to live

113.

Match the following word to its meaning below:

survive

a)

easy to break

b)

on the outside

c)

not alive now

d)

hardened remains of plants or animals

e)

continue to live

114.

Plants __________ their own food from water and sunlight.

a)

consume

b)

produce

c)

consumes

d)

produces

115.

Plants are called __________ because they produce their own food from water and sunlight.

a)

consumers

b)

producers

c)

herbivores

d)

carnivores

116.

Next in the food chain after phytoplankton are __________, which are very tiny animals.

a)

zooplankton

b)

carnivore

c)

herbivore

d)

consumer

117.

__________ eat the phytoplankton.

a)

zooplankton

b)

carnivore

c)

herbivore

d)

consumer

118.

Zooplankton eat the phytoplankton, so they are __________.

a)

consumers

b)

carnivores

c)

very hungry people

d)

producers

119.

Zooplankton eat the phytoplankton, so they are __________.

a)

herbivores

b)

carnivores

c)

very hungry people

d)

producers

120.

Since crabs eat zooplankton, they are both __________.

a)

consumers and carnivores

b)

consumers and herbivores

c)

producers and carnivores

d)

producers and herbivores

121.

__________ are used to separate off words, phrases and clauses for the reader.

a)

commas

b)

full stops

c)

periods

d)

exclamation marks

e)

question marks

122.

Which of the following is the correct placement of the commas?

a)

As I made my way back home, I felt a sudden flicker of unease. Were those dark clouds above me? If there was going to be a storm, I would be soaked.

b)

As I made my way back home I felt a sudden flicker of unease. Were those dark clouds above me? If there was going to be a storm, I would be soaked.

c)

As I made my way back home, I felt a sudden flicker of unease. Were those dark clouds above me? If there was going to be a storm I would be soaked.

d)

As I made my way back home I felt a sudden flicker of unease. Were those dark clouds above me? If there was going to be a storm I would be soaked.

123.

Which of the following is the correct placement of the commas?

a)

I only had on a t-shirt, but I did have a thin jacket in my bag. Also, I had a hat. The sky brightened. Today, it was going to be my lucky day.

b)

I only had on a t-shirt but I did have a thin jacket in my bag. Also, I had a hat. The sky brightened. Today, it was going to be my lucky day.

c)

I only had on a t-shirt, but I did have a thin jacket in my bag. Also, I had a hat. The sky brightened. Today it was going to be my lucky day.

d)

I only had on a t-shirt, but I did have a thin jacket in my bag. Also I had a hat. The sky brightened. Today, it was going to be my lucky day.

e)

I only had on a t-shirt, but I did have a thin jacket in my bag. Also I had a hat. The sky brightened. Today it was going to be my lucky day.

124.

Pairs of commas are also used to separate a clause or phrase in the middle of a sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

125.

Put the clause in brackets into the middle of the sentence using the pairs of commas:

The plates were brought in by my mother. (which were heaped with food)

a)

The plates, which were heaped with food, were brought in by my mother.

b)

The plates which were heaped with food were brought in by my mother.

c)

The plates were brought in by my mother, which were heaped with food.

d)

The plates were brought in, which were heaped with food, by my mother.

126.

Put the clause in brackets into the middle of the sentence using the pairs of commas:

Emmanuel shot the ball into the net. (with a flick of his heel)

a)

Emmanuel shot the ball, with a flick of his heel, into the net.

b)

Emmanuel, with a flick of his heel shot the ball into the net.

c)

Emmanuel shot the ball into, with a flick of his heel, the net.

d)

Emmanuel shot the ball into the net, with a flick of his heel.

127.

Put the clause in brackets into the middle of the sentence using the pairs of commas:

From there Fatima could see the old castle quite clearly. (lying half buried in the leaves)

a)

From there, lying half buried in the leaves, Fatima could see the old castle quite clearly.

b)

From there lying half buried in the leaves, Fatima could see the old castle quite clearly.

c)

From there Fatima could see the old castle quite, lying half buried in the leaves, clearly.

d)

From there Fatima could see the old castle quite clearly, lying half buried in the leaves.

128.

Put the clause in brackets into the middle of the sentence using the pairs of commas:

I thought the dress was exquisite. (the silver one with gold stripes)

a)

I thought the dress, the silver one with gold stripes, was exquisite.

b)

I thought the dress, the silver one with gold stripes was exquisite.

c)

I thought, the silver one with gold stripes, the dress was exquisite.

d)

I thought the dress was, the silver one with gold stripes, exquisite.

129.

Put the clause in brackets into the middle of the sentence using the pairs of commas:

Petra strolled in and hung up her coat. (who was a tall girl)

a)

Petra, who was a tall girl, strolled in and hung up her coat.

b)

Petra strolled in and, who was a tall girl, hung up her coat.

c)

Petra strolled in and hung up her coat, who was a tall girl.

d)

Petra, who was a tall girl strolled in and hung up her coat.

130.

Which of the following are subordinating connectives?

a)

if

b)

as

c)

because

d)

so

e)

that

131.

Subordinating connectives link and explain points precisely.

a)

True

b)

False

132.

An instrument used in aircrafts for showing the height above sea level.

a)

altimeter

b)

balloon's envelope

c)

cockerel

d)

GPS

e)

nylon

133.

The fabric part of the balloon that fills with hot air.

a)

altimeter

b)

balloon's envelope

c)

cockerel

d)

GPS

e)

nylon

134.

A male chicken

a)

altimeter

b)

balloon's envelope

c)

cockerel

d)

GPS

e)

nylon

135.

Global positioning system, which uses satellites to find the position of a vehicle or a person.

a)

altimeter

b)

balloon's envelope

c)

cockerel

d)

GPS

e)

nylon

136.

A very strong man-made material.

a)

altimeter

b)

balloon's envelope

c)

cockerel

d)

GPS

e)

nylon

137.

Which 3 words have the same root?

a)

painstaking

b)

pain

c)

painkiller

d)

reaction

e)

children

138.

Which 3 words have the same root?

a)

children

b)

childish

c)

childless

d)

overtake

e)

reaction

139.

Which 3 words have the same root?

a)

prison

b)

imprison

c)

prisoner

d)

enjoyment

e)

pension

140.

Which of the following statements about adverbs are true?

a)

Adverbs modify (change) and add information to a verb.

b)

Adverbs are often formed by adding the suffix "-ly" to the root word.

c)

Adverbs are useful in dialogues because they give information on how a person speaks.

d)

Adverbs describe nouns.

141.

"SSh! We mustn't make any noise," she whispered __________.

a)

excitedly

b)

thoughtfully

c)

patiently

d)

quietly

e)

sharply

142.

"Sit down, right now!" the head teacher insisted __________.

a)

excitedly

b)

thoughtfully

c)

patiently

d)

quietly

e)

sharply

143.

"Let me explain it to you," the teacher said __________.

a)

excitedly

b)

thoughtfully

c)

patiently

d)

quietly

e)

sharply

144.

"I wonder if I can remember how to make a paper aeroplane?" she mumbled __________.

a)

excitedly

b)

thoughtfully

c)

patiently

d)

joyfully

e)

sharply

145.

"We've won!" she screamed __________.

a)

excitedly

b)

thoughtfully

c)

patiently

d)

rudely

e)

sharply

146.

Members of the civilization that was dominant in Mexico before the Spanish Conquest of the 16th century.

a)

Aztec people

b)

CE

c)

Maya

147.

Common Era

a)

Aztec people

b)

CE

c)

Maya

d)

BCE

148.

An ancient Indian civilization from Central America from about 1000 CE.

a)

Aztec people

b)

CE

c)

Maya

d)

BCE

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