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5th Grade Review Module 8

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 2hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Juan sat in the doctor’s office hoping that the doctor would forget about the shot that he needed. He was very nervous and scared.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

2.

I could not find my favorite game after my brother was done playing with it. He is always taking my toys without asking for permission. I have looked all over the house and I still can’t find it!

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

3.

I was shaking like a leaf! My hands were sweaty and my heart was pounding so loudly I was sure that everyone could hear it.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

4.

Whenever we go to the park, we always head straight for the swings.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

5.

Sam enjoys watching movies. He goes to the cinema every weekend. This is something that he really looks forward to.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

6.

Todd loves everything about baseball. He has so many baseball cards he can’t even count them all! Todd also plays baseball for his school.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

7.
Choose the clue words that indicate compare and contrast.
a)
therefore, cause, effect, consequently
b)
later, then, next, Monday
c)
similar, different, common, on the other hand
d)
possibility, struggle, hope, problem
8.
Choose the clue words that indicate cause and effect.
a)
next, after, then, first, last
b)
struggle, promise, problem, solution
c)
consequently, as a result of, so, therefore
d)
similar, common, compare, contrast
9.
Choose the clue words that indicate problem and solution.
a)
first, last, next, after
b)
cause, as a result of, consequently
c)
compare, similar, both, alike
d)
threat, difficulty, possibility, hope
10.
No one knows exactly what causes tornados, but some scientists believe that when warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form.  The reason for this is that the warm air is lighter than the cold air, so it rises up fast and meets different winds moving different directions.  Under the right conditions, this can cause a tornado.  Though there is still much mystery surrounding tornados, many people believe that when warm moist air meets cool dry air, tornados can result.  
a)
problem & solution
b)
cause & effect
c)
compare & contrast
d)
chronological
11.
This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I got there everyone was outside and there were firetrucks all lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire alarm before class started. It worked out though, because nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Compare and Contrast
12.
Apples and oranges are both fruits, which means that they have seeds inside of them. Each has a skin, but orange skins are thick and easy to peel. Apple skins are thinner and do not peel easily. Oranges also contain more acid than apples, but both fruits are delicious.
a)
Problem and solution
b)
Compare and Contrast
c)
Sequence
d)
Cause and Effect
13.
Today more people are connected to the internet than ever before, not only at home, but also on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Many of these people now get their news from the internet rather than reading newspapers. As a consequence, many newspapers have gone out of business. 
a)
Compare and Contrast
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Description
d)
Chronological Order
14.
Story:
Have you ever wondered how the 50 states got their names?Many of those the Native Americans gave to the area. Hawaii is theword for “homeland”. Missouri means “river of the big canoes.”Michigan means “great water.” Ohio means “good river.” Otherstates names are based on the English language. Indiana stands for“land of Indians.” King George named Georgia. Maine is short for“mainland.” New Hampshire was named for a settler’s home inEngland. The reasons behind some names aren’t clear. Rhode Islandwas named after a Greek island. Texas mean “friends” in Spanish.California was named after a made-up place in a story.
What is the main idea?
a)
The reason behind some states’ names aren’t clear.
b)
Almost every state was named by Native Americans.
c)
You can see the English influence in most of the states’ names.
d)
States’ names come from Native American words, English words,and other places.
15.
Story:
All bicycle riders, young and old, should have the right equipment to practice bicycle safety. Bike parts such as tires and brakes must be in proper working condition.Each bicycle should have reflectors so that the rider can be seen from the front, back, and sides. A bell or horn can help prevent accidents, too. Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet to protect their head from an accident.
What is the main idea?
a)
Bicycle riders need to know hand signals.
b)
Bicycle riders need to get reflectors.
c)
Bicycle riders need the right equipment to practice bicycle safety.
d)
Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet.
16.
Main Idea:
Harry Houdini became a famous magician for his escapes from impossible traps.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?
a)
Houdini liked to travel to England to perform his magic tricks.
b)
Houdini was a very mysterious man.
c)
Houdini liked to do tricks with water.
d)
Houdini once escaped a straightjacket whilesuspended high in the air.
17.
Main Idea:
Frogs are amazing jumpers.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?
a)
Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.
b)
A tadpole is the name of a young frog.
c)
Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leaplong distances.
d)
The Fire-belly Toad has slightly warty skin.
18.

what is historical text?

a)

a text about history

b)

a text about technology

c)

a text about something in the past

d)

a text about science

19.

what is main idea

a)

the most important idea about a topic

b)

a historical text

c)

key idea

d)

information

20.

what is one type of historical text?

a)

a harry potter book

b)

the i-ready book

c)

an artical about how to play a video game

d)

a biography about a famous person in history

21.

The solar system is made up of eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. All of the planets orbit around the sun. Mercury’s orbit is the closest to the sun, and Neptune’s orbit is the farthest. You can use the sentence “My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos” to help you remember the planets in order. The first letter of each word in this silly sentence will remind you of the first letter of each planet.


Based on the photo, which planet is the largest in our Solar System?

a)

Mercury

b)

Jupiter

c)

Uranus

d)

Mars

22.

Each planet is unique and special. There is so much to learn about our solar system and scientists are making discoveries all the time.


Based on this paragraph, which of the following is true:

a)

There is more to learn about our solar system. Scientists are continuing to study it all the time.

b)

All of the planets are very similar to one another.

c)

We know all there is to know about our Solar System. There is nothing more to learn.

d)

Scientists have stopped studying the Solar System because it is expensive and unimportant.

23.

Your grandma's recipe for sweet potato pie that you can make for Thanksgiving.

a)

Historical Text

b)

Technical Text

c)

Scientific Text

24.

An article that lists the causes of hurricanes as well as how they work.

a)

Historical Text

b)

Technical Text

c)

Scientific Text

25.

A book about Barack Obama and his experience as the first African American president of the USA.

a)

Historical Text

b)

Technical Text

c)

Scientific Text

26.

An article describing the accidental invention of popsicles by Frank Epperson.

a)

Historical Text

b)

Technical Text

c)

Scientific Text

27.

Texts that are about true events and people that once have taken place.

a)

Historical Texts

b)

Technical Texts

c)

Scientific Texts

28.

Texts that explain procedures or list steps in order to follow.

a)

Historical Texts

b)

Technical Texts

c)

Scientific Texts