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Reading Review 5th Grade

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What can you infer about this setting?Mr. Furlich is munching on his lunch. There is a lot of noise as he walks by the table chatting with students.
a)
Mr. Furlich is at McDonalds.
b)
He is in the office.
c)
Mr. Furlich is a runner.
d)
He is in the cafeteria.
2.
You walk into your classroom and the teacher tells you to clear your desk and get out a piece of paper and a pencil. You can infer that......
a)
The teacher wants you to get ready for lunch.
b)
The teacher is going to give a test or quizz.
c)
It is time to go home.
d)
The teacher wants you to get ready for recess.
3.
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.
Where is Sam most likely going?
a)
the beach
b)
school
c)
the mall
d)
the library
4.
Johnny had soccer practice and then swimming lessons. It was late when he got home so he went straight to bed without studying for his math test the next day. You can tell that......
a)
Johnny will get a good grade.
b)
Johnny will ace the test.
c)
Johnny will probably fail his math test.
d)
Johnny will study during the test.
5.
The sandwich you left on the table is gone. Crumbs lead to your dog's bed and a piece of meat hangs our of her mouth. You can infer that......
a)
Your mother threw the sandwich away. 
b)
Your sister took your sandwich and ate it.
c)
Your cat ate your sandwich.
d)
Your dog ate your sandwich.
6.
Should we take the right or left fork of the road?
a)
something that you eat with
b)
a place where a road branches
c)
a large farm tool
d)
to hand over a possession
7.
Elaine pulled back the rusty bolt, and the heavy door slowly opened.
a)
a flash of lightning
b)
to run away
c)
a sliding bar used to fasten a door
d)
to run very fast
8.
The baby swans came gliding across the pond, led by their mother, a beautiful white pen. 
a)
writing instrument
b)
female swan
c)
fenced area for keeping animals
d)
to write
9.
If Helen Keller wrote about her life, it would be a/an ...
a)
Autobiography
b)
Biography
c)
Both
d)
Neither
10.
If another person wrote about Tiger Woods, it would be a/an ...
a)
Autobiography
b)
Biography
c)
Both
d)
Neither
11.
A story set in a real place in the past (like the Great Depression or World War II) with made up, but believable characters.
a)
Realistic Fiction
b)
Fantasy
c)
Biography
d)
Historical Fiction
12.
A story with suspects, clues, and usually a crime that needs to be solved.
a)
Mystery
b)
Realistic Fiction
c)
Adventure
d)
Historical Fiction
13.
A book about a robot that takes over the world in the year 3000 would be considered...
a)
Fantasy
b)
realistic fiction
c)
biography
d)
science fiction
14.
A type of text that provides facts about many different topics. They are meant to “inform” the reader.
a)
Fantasy 
b)
Persuasive Writing 
c)
Biography 
d)
Informational Text 
15.
Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
16.
Which type of text structure answers the questions what happened and why?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
17.
Which type of text structure describes events in time order?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
18.
Although they are sisters, Jennifer and Jessica are complete opposites. Jennifer enjoys playing sports, while Jessica would rather watch. Jennifer has no interest in playing a musical instrument, while Jessica is the first chair violinist. Jennifer listens to new age music, while Jessica prefers country. Jennifer’s favorite subject is English, and Jessica’s favorite is math. Jennifer likes to curl up in a chair on a rainy day and read a good book , but Jessica would rather sleep all day. No one would ever guess that they are actually twins.
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
compare and contrast
d)
chronological
19.
Frogs and toads can live in the water and on the land. They both catch food with long, sticky tongues. They eat insects and small animals. You can tell them apart by their bodies. Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin. Toads have shorter back legs and drier skin. 
a)
problem and solution
b)
compare and contrast
c)
cause and effect
d)
description
20.
The cardinal and the cedar waxwing are two common birds. Both have crests on their heads. Both are common at bird feeders. But the birds have some differences. The male cardinal is a bright red, while the waxwing is brown.  The cedar waxwing often migrates from place to place. On the other hand, the cardinal stays in one place year after year.
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Description
d)
Compare and Contrast
21.
The twist is a dance inspired by rock and roll music.  To do the Twist, first stand with your feet approximately shoulder width apart.  The torso may be squared to the knees and hips, or turned at an angle so one foot is farther forward than the other.  Then, hold your arms out from your body, bent at your elbow.  Next, rotate your hips, torso, and legs as a single unit with your arms staying more or less stationary.  Every so often lift one leg off of the floor for styling.  Now you're doing the twist!
a)
sequence
b)
cause & effect
c)
compare & contrast
d)
problem & solution
22.
Through the ages, Pennsylvania has seen many interesting events. The state was founded in 1681 by William Penn. Later, Pennsylvania was the site of important Revolutionary War battles between 1775 - 1783. After that, Pennsylvania was home to new factories during the Industrial Revolution which lasted until the early 1800s. Today, Pennsylvania continues to make history.
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Chronological
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare and Contrast
23.
Beagles are medium-sized members of the hound family. Beagles generally make good pets because they are intelligent, good-natured, and good with children. Beagles are also quite playful and need a great deal of exercise. 
a)
Problem and Solution
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Description
d)
Sequence
24.
Hank came home from school and he was hungry.  He decided to see if there was anything in the cupboard to eat. He checked the shelf and couldn't find any chips or crackers.  He looked in another cupboard and there weren't any snack there either.  Finally he looked in the frig and there he found some apples to eat.
What is the solution?
a)
Hank found apples to eat.
b)
Hank likes chips.
c)
Hank looked for snacks.
25.
Stacey had a lot of fun riding her bike one sunny afternoon.  She was just about home when she hit a patch of loose gravel.  Stacey skidded and then tipped over on her bike, scraping her knee. After cleaning the scrape, Stacey put a bandage on her knee.
What is the problem?
a)
She hit a patch of loose gravel.
b)
She had a lot of fun.
c)
She scraped her knee.
26.

A Problem at the Zoo

Mr. Gonzalez's class was worried. The polar bears at the zoo were acting nervous. The oldest bear was swimming all the time. He never rested!

The zookeeper told the kids the problem was noise. The bear reserve was near the highway. The bears heard cars go by. Drivers blew their horns. What could be done?

The class wrote letters to the mayor. The mayor suggested lowering the speed limit for the cars. She also said she could post signs that said, “NO HONKING! It disturbs the bears.” The signs went up and the speed limit was lowered.

The class noticed right away that the bears were napping more. They felt they had made a change using their government.


What was causing the bears to be nervous?

a)

Swimming

b)

Noise

c)

Napping

d)

The class

27.

A Problem at the Zoo

Mr. Gonzalez's class was worried. The polar bears at the zoo were acting nervous. The oldest bear was swimming all the time. He never rested!

The zookeeper told the kids the problem was noise. The bear reserve was near the highway. The bears heard cars go by. Drivers blew their horns. What could be done?

The class wrote letters to the mayor. The mayor suggested lowering the speed limit for the cars. She also said she could post signs that said, “NO HONKING! It disturbs the bears.” The signs went up and the speed limit was lowered.

The class noticed right away that the bears were napping more. They felt they had made a change using their government.


What was the bear home near?

a)

Classroom

b)

Government

c)

Mayor's Office

d)

Highway

28.

A Problem at the Zoo

Mr. Gonzalez's class was worried. The polar bears at the zoo were acting nervous. The oldest bear was swimming all the time. He never rested!

The zookeeper told the kids the problem was noise. The bear reserve was near the highway. The bears heard cars go by. Drivers blew their horns. What could be done?

The class wrote letters to the mayor. The mayor suggested lowering the speed limit for the cars. She also said she could post signs that said, “NO HONKING! It disturbs the bears.” The signs went up and the speed limit was lowered.

The class noticed right away that the bears were napping more. They felt they had made a change using their government.


Which event happened last?

a)

The bears were nervous.

b)

The class had a plan.

c)

The class felt they made a change.

d)

The class wrote to the mayor.

29.

The Great Library

The Great Library of Alexandria, in Egypt, was a public library. In ancient times, people called it a wonder.

The books were not like our books. They were scrolls. They were made of paper. They were round like a tube. The library had many thousands of scrolls.

The library wanted as many books as it could get. Kings would write to other kings. They would ask for books. Sometimes they didn’t return them.

Books were bought. Sometimes the librarians stole books for the library.

Sadly, the library burnt down. But it was a model for libraries we know today. It was the first great library.


Which statement is a fact from the passage?

a)

The library had many thousands of scrolls.

b)

Scrolls were better than our books.

c)

The library was not liked in ancient times.

d)

Kings were also librarians back then.

30.
Brent can't find his car keys. What is a BAD solution to his problem?
a)
He can give up.
b)
He can take a bus.
c)
He can call a friend for a ride.
d)
He can ride his bike to work.
31.
Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet. what type of text structure is this?
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
32.

Read the statements and identify the opinion.

a)

Pink dresses are always prettier than purple dresses.

b)

Eating a balanced diet is good for your health.

c)

The Killer Whale is actually a type of dolphin.

d)

Mexico City is the capital city of Mexico.

33.

Read the statements and identify the fact.

a)

Chocolate ice cream is the tastiest.

b)

All dogs enjoy swimming.

c)

Owning a pet invovles a lot of responsibility.

d)

Spring is the best season for taking walks.

34.

Read the statements and identify the opinion.

a)

Dolphins use a blowhole on top of their heads to breathe.

b)

Hot chocolate is tastier than French Vanilla.

c)

Dolphins are highly intelligent compared to other animals.

d)

Giraffes are ruminants; they have more than one stomach.

35.

Read the statements and identify the fact.

a)

A male giraffe can weigh up to 1400 kilograms.

b)

Meat lasagna is tastier than seafood lasagne.

c)

Sorbet ice cream is tastier than gelato ice cream.

d)

Brunettes look better with bangs than blondes.

36.

Read the statements and identify the opinion.

a)

Flip flops are more comfortable than sandals.

b)

Rome is the capital city of Italy, a country in Europe.

c)

Acrylic paints were formulated in the 1960s.

d)

Frieda Kahlo is a famous Surrealist artist from Mexico.

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