Free Printable ENGLISH 5 - 2ND TERM EXAM REVIEW PRACTICE EXERCISES

1.

The most like reason the author wrote the story Stormi Giovanni Club was to ____.

a)

teach readers how difficult it can be for children to move

b)

make readers feel sorry for the main character

c)

entertain readers with a story about a girl going to a new school

d)

convince readers of the value of school plays.

2.

What is the main idea of the selection “The Gymnast”?

a)

Gary is not meant to be a gymnast.

b)

Gary enjoys board games.

c)

Isaac is a special person.

d)

Isaac charms everyone in the family.

3.

In the story “The Gymnast”, how was Isaac different from Gary?

a)

He was smarter.

b)

He was smarter.

c)

He was funnier.

d)

He was more athletic.

4.

Choose the correct pronoun that refers to the underlined word.

The team needed another player, so the team convinced Chelsea to play.

a)

they

b)

their

c)

theirs

5.

Choose the correct pronoun that refers to the underlined word.

Baseball was fun for Cody, and baseball was his favorite sport.

a)

it

b)

he

c)

its

6.

Choose the correct pronoun that completes the sentence.

Which of these jars is (your, yours)?

a)

your

b)

yours

7.

Choose the correct pronoun that completes the sentence.

Be sure to punch air holes in (it’s, its) top.

a)

it’s

b)

its

8.

Choose the correct pronoun that completes the sentence.

Dusk is (their, theirs) time to glow and flash.

a)

their

b)

theirs

9.

Choose the correct pronoun that completes the sentence.

(Everyone, Many) agrees they are good friends.

a)

Everyone

b)

Many

10.

Choose the correct pronoun that completes the sentence.

(No one, Others) are welcome in our club.

a)

No one

b)

Others

11.

Choose who or whom to complete each sentence correctly.

(Who, Whom) said that gymnastics is easy?

a)

Who

b)

Whom

12.

Choose who or whom to complete each sentence correctly.

No one (who, whom) has studied gymnastics would say that.

a)

who

b)

whom

13.

Choose who or whom to complete each sentence correctly.

To (who, whom) shall we give the “Most Improved” award?

a)

who

b)

whom

14.

Choose the word that correctly completes each sentence.

Crazy Eddie didn’t (ever, never) run out of ideas.

a)

ever

b)

never

15.

Choose the word that correctly completes each sentence.

Of course, his projects didn’t (ever, never) turn out perfect.

a)

ever

b)

never

16.

Choose what kind, how many, or which one.

Many people enjoy going on cruises.

a)

what kind

b)

how many

c)

which one

17.

Choose what kind, how many, or which one.

There was plenty of rich food and drink.

a)

what kind

b)

how many

c)

which one

18.

Choose the word that correctly completes each sentence.

I’m worried because ____ late getting here.

a)

they’re

b)

their

19.

Choose the word that correctly completes each sentence.

The ____ was perfect for the beach.

a)

weather

b)

whether

20.

Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word.

Fuji came home from the game with a sprained ankle.

a)

bruised and sore

b)

mended and healed

c)

wrenched and twisted

d)

snapped and broken

21.

Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word.

Listening to music enables us to relax.

a)

nudges

b)

makes it possible for

c)

cautions

d)

makes it difficult for

22.

Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word.

The cook demonstrates how to make bread.

a)

memorizes

b)

wonders

c)

shows

d)

transforms

23.

Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word.

She completed three cartwheels.

a)

travel journals

b)

belly flops

c)

bicycle trips

d)

sideways handsprings

24.

Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word

The tires skidded on the wet road.

a)

gripped well

b)

slid without rolling

c)

stopped moving

d)

lost air

25.

Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word

She made an attempt to soothe the baby.

a)

effort

b)

song

c)

game

d)

face

26.

Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word.

The robotic toy rolled across the room by itself.

a)

well-constructed

b)

manually operated

c)

quickly assembled

d)

computer controlled

27.

Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word.

The interior of the house was clean.

a)

outside

b)

inside

c)

porch

d)

balcony

28.

Realistic fiction deals with characters and actions that seem real but come from the author’s imagination, sometimes in a humorous way.

a)

true

b)

false

29.

A dictionary lists words in alphabetical order and gives their meanings, part of speech, and pronunciations.

a)

true

b)

false

30.

Glossaries are located at the back of a book.

a)

true

b)

false

31.

A proper adjective is an adjective formed from a common noun.

a)

true

b)

false

32.

A verb describes a noun or pronoun.

a)

true

b)

false

33.

Read the selection. Then answer the questions that follow.

How to Learn to Cook

Being able to cook is an important skill. Some people find it challenging to cook, but cooking becomes easier the more you do it. When you are first learning to cook, you can follow a recipe, which will tell you exactly what to do. For example, below is a recipe for making mashed potatoes. By following recipes like this one, you can learn to cook anything!

Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

2 pounds of baking potatoes, peeled

3 tablespoons of butter

3/4 cup of milk

Salt and pepper

Procedures:

Boil the potatoes in a pot of salted water for about 30 minutes. When the potatoes are soft, drain the water and mash the potatoes, using a fork or a wooden spoon. Return the mashed potatoes to the pot, and over low heat add the butter and milk while stirring. Add salt and pepper for flavor.

Question: How many tablespoons of butter does the recipe call for?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

34.

Read the selection. Then answer the questions that follow.

How to Learn to Cook

Being able to cook is an important skill. Some people find it challenging to cook, but cooking becomes easier the more you do it. When you are first learning to cook, you can follow a recipe, which will tell you exactly what to do. For example, below is a recipe for making mashed potatoes. By following recipes like this one, you can learn to cook anything!

Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

2 pounds of baking potatoes, peeled

3 tablespoons of butter

3/4 cup of milk

Salt and pepper

Procedures:

Boil the potatoes in a pot of salted water for about 30 minutes. When the potatoes are soft, drain the water and mash the potatoes, using a fork or a wooden spoon. Return the mashed potatoes to the pot, and over low heat add the butter and milk while stirring. Add salt and pepper for flavor.

Question: Which of the following actions is not mentioned in the recipe?

a)

boiling

b)

draining

c)

mashing

d)

serving

35.

Read the selection. Then answer the questions that follow.

How to Learn to Cook

Being able to cook is an important skill. Some people find it challenging to cook, but cooking becomes easier the more you do it. When you are first learning to cook, you can follow a recipe, which will tell you exactly what to do. For example, below is a recipe for making mashed potatoes. By following recipes like this one, you can learn to cook anything!

Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

2 pounds of baking potatoes, peeled

3 tablespoons of butter

3/4 cup of milk

Salt and pepper

Procedures:

Boil the potatoes in a pot of salted water for about 30 minutes. When the potatoes are soft, drain the water and mash the potatoes, using a fork or a wooden spoon. Return the mashed potatoes to the pot, and over low heat add the butter and milk while stirring. Add salt and pepper for flavor.

Question:Read the selection. Then answer the questions that follow.

How to Learn to Cook

Being able to cook is an important skill. Some people find it challenging to cook, but cooking becomes easier the more you do it. When you are first learning to cook, you can follow a recipe, which will tell you exactly what to do. For example, below is a recipe for making mashed potatoes. By following recipes like this one, you can learn to cook anything!

Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

2 pounds of baking potatoes, peeled

3 tablespoons of butter

3/4 cup of milk

Salt and pepper

Procedures:

Boil the potatoes in a pot of salted water for about 30 minutes. When the potatoes are soft, drain the water and mash the potatoes, using a fork or a wooden spoon. Return the mashed potatoes to the pot, and over low heat add the butter and milk while stirring. Add salt and pepper for flavor.

Question: Which of the following best states the main idea of the selection?

a)

You can learn to cook by following recipes.

b)

Mashed potatoes take a long time to make.

c)

Most people never learn how to cook for themselves.

d)

Collecting recipes will make you a better cook.

36.

One of his ____ is learning to ride a skateboard.

a)

specific

b)

monitors

c)

role

d)

accomplishments

37.

His ____ is on the trees in the distance.

a)

accomplishments

b)

focus

c)

gravity

d)

role

38.

You should give him __ directions.

a)

monitors

b)

role

c)

accomplishments

d)

specific

39.

____ caused the apple to fall to the ground.

a)

focus

b)

gravity

c)

monitors

d)

specific

40.

Our computer lab just received new ____ .

a)

specific

b)

gravity

c)

focus

d)

monitors

41.

I will play the ___ of the daughter in the play.

a)

role

b)

gravity

c)

focus

d)

accomplishments

42.

Why didn't Ochoa consider being an astronaut when she was a child?

a)

She did not have enough confidence.

b)

She knew her father would not allow it.

c)

She didn't like science or math.

d)

She knew women had never been astronauts.

43.

When Ochoa talked about her experiences in school, what was her main point?

a)

Set many goals.

b)

Enjoy yourself.

c)

Change your mind if you wish.

d)

Think carefully about your choices.

44.

How is Ellen Ochoa different from other astronauts?

a)

She is the first Hispanic American woman to go into space.

b)

She is the only one who knows how to work the robot arm.

c)

She is an experienced swimmer and scuba diver.

d)

She makes films of Earth with Imax cameras.

45.

According to the selection, how does Ochoa feel about being an astronaut?

a)

bored and uneasy

b)

excited and confident

c)

confused but appreciative

d)

curious but nervous

46.

Which of the following would be the best choice for a new title of the selection, "Talk with an Astronaut"?

a)

The Secrets of Flight

b)

Ellen Ochoa Works in Outer Space

c)

Just Another Day at the Office

d)

Perseverance Rover

47.

A ____ is a story written and to be acted out for an audience.

a)

drama

b)

fiction

c)

realistic fiction

d)

expository text

48.

I blew my nose because it was full of ______.

a)

sterile

b)

scarce

c)

enables

d)

mucus

49.

Fresh vegetables were ___ after the rains.

a)

enables

b)

scarce

c)

sterile

d)

mucus

50.

It is ____ that we finish the work tonight.

a)

specialize

b)

sterile

c)

scarce

d)

critical

51.

The hospital must be ____ at all times.

a)

scarce

b)

critical

c)

sterile

d)

specialize

52.

Working ____ me to pay my bills.

a)

enables

b)

critical

c)

specialize

d)

mucus

53.

When I become a doctor, I will ___ in family medicine.

a)

enables

b)

critical

c)

specialize

d)

mucus

54.

Direction: Choose the correct possessive pronoun that can replace the underlined word or words.

Mom likes honey on Mom's oatmeal.

a)

hers

b)

her

55.

Direction: Choose the correct possessive pronoun that can replace the underlined word or words.

I washed my plate, and now you can wash the plate belonging to you.

a)

yours

b)

mine

56.

Directions: Choose the correct possessive pronoun that can replace the underlined word or words.

A bee can always fly back to a bee's hive.

a)

his

b)

its

57.

Directions: Choose the correct possessive pronoun that can replace the underlined word or words.

Sir Jojie puts honey on Sir Jojie's peanut butter sandwiches.

a)

him

b)

his

58.

In the story Stormi Giovanni Club, what is the theme of the story?

a)

Good things come to patient people

b)

Friends make hard times better

c)

Everyone needs time alone

d)

Families need to stay together

59.

At the beginning of the selection Stormi Giovanni Club, why was Stormi unhappy

a)

She had to move to a new school

b)

She was unable to take drama at school

c)

Her family did not understand he

d)

Her parents job required them to travel often

60.

He learned to do a ____ on the padded floor.

a)

throbbing

b)

gymnastics

c)

somersault

d)

bluish

61.

I noticed my sister _____ in pain as she walked on her sore ankle.

a)

wincing

b)

throbbing

c)

bluish

d)

somersault

62.

I almost ___ as I came around the corner.

a)

gymnastics

b)

limelight

c)

wincing

d)

skidded

63.

Limelight

a)

low calorie fruit

b)

porchlight

c)

green highlights

d)

public attention

64.

My shirt is a _____ color.

a)

limelight

b)

hesitation

c)

wincing

d)

bluish

65.

The actor enjoyed his time in the ____.

a)

limelight

b)

skidded

c)

cartwheels

d)

hesitation

66.

We will sign up for ___ on Saturday.

a)

cartwheels

b)

somersault

c)

gymnastics

d)

limelight

67.

My head was ____ after I hit it on the wall.

a)

wincing

b)

throbbing

c)

somersault

d)

cartwheels

68.

She had no ___ about getting on the balance beam.

a)

bluish

b)

skidded

c)

gymnastics

d)

hesitation

69.

See how many ___ you can do in a row.

a)

hesitation

b)

throbbing

c)

skidded

d)

cartwheels

70.

Direction: Choose the correct pronoun to complete each sentence.

_____ is immune to stress.

a)

Few

b)

No one

71.

Direction: Identify the underlined pronoun if it is indefinite or reflexive pronoun.

Others eat a hot lunch.

a)

indefinite pronoun

b)

reflexive pronoun

72.

Direction: Identify the underlined pronoun if it is indefinite or reflexive pronoun.

The teacher said, "Do your work by _____."

a)

theirself

b)

yourself

73.

Direction: Identify the underlined pronoun if it is indefinite or reflexive pronoun.

Students help themselves to run.

a)

indefinite pronoun

b)

reflexive pronoun

74.

Direction: Identify the underlined pronoun if it is indefinite or reflexive pronoun.

Many of the students bring a sack lunch.

a)

indefinite

b)

reflexive

75.

Direction: Identify the underlined pronoun if it is indefinite or reflexive pronoun.

______ needs a place to be alone and think.

a)

Everybody

b)

Many

76.

Direction: Choose the correct pronoun to complete each sentence.

I chose a special place for___.

a)

myselves

b)

myslef

77.

Direction: Identify the underlined pronoun if it is indefinite or reflexive pronoun.

Mom says, "Give yourself time to eat."

a)

indefinite pronoun

b)

reflexive pronoun

78.

____ of my friends have private places.

a)

Several

b)

Someone

79.

Direction: Identify the underlined pronoun if it is indefinite or reflexive pronoun.

Everybody eats lunch in the cafeteria.

a)

indefinite pronoun

b)

reflexive pronoun

80.

The spelunkers headed into the cavern

a)

park

b)

river

c)

cave

d)

countryside

81.

That dog looks like a savage animal.

a)

friendly

b)

old

c)

playful

d)

wild

82.

We abandoned the game after an hour.

a)

invented

b)

played through

c)

started on

d)

gave up on

83.

She made an attempt to soothe the baby.

a)

effort

b)

game

c)

song

d)

face

84.

The builder let out a bellow.

a)

cry of pain

b)

loud yell

c)

happy laugh

d)

secret message

85.

Walking a tightrope is quite a feat.

a)

act of stupidity

b)

act of skill or daring

c)

act of kindness

d)

act of carelessness

86.

The letter was immensely difficult to read.

a)

not at all

b)

somewhat

c)

very greatly

d)

equally

87.

Which was a result of building the skunk ladder?

a)

The narrator uses it to climb into the hole.

b)

Eddie’s father uses it to climb into the hole.

c)

The friends get in trouble with Eddie’s father.

d)

The skunk uses the ladder to escape from the hole.

88.

Why do Eddie and the narrator throw the door back over the hole?

a)

They do not want Mr. Muldoon to see the hole.

b)

They want to protect the skunk in the hole.

c)

They are planning to leave and come back later.

d)

They are trying to hide the smell of the sk

89.

What is humorous fiction?

a)

A Funny story of imaginary people or events.

b)

A real-life story with numerous jokes.

c)

An animal-made story with funny people.

90.

How would you describe Crazy Eddie and his friend's activities?

a)

Crazy, unrealistic, dangerous.

b)

Quiet, calm, meditate

c)

modest, average, normal

91.

What were the kids trying to do with a hole?

a)

A cool swimming pool

b)

Excavate to the other side of the world

c)

A wild animal trap

92.

Immediately, the boys thought a cow could be trapped in the hole, so they . . .

a)

we afraid and filled the hole with water.

b)

decide to cover the hole with a door.

c)

did not care at all and left the place.

93.

Why did Mr. Muldoon use the skunk ladder?

a)

To use it as a cow fence

b)

To get out from the hole

c)

To sell it in the fair town

94.

Why did the Titanic sink?

a)

It was in a storm.

b)

It hit another ship.

c)

It was not well made.

d)

It hit an iceburg.

95.

What was the main idea from the selection?

a)

Underwater explorers must be patient.

b)

The Titanic has never sailed before.

c)

Only a few pictures of the shipwreck remain.

d)

The Titanic is a fascinating shipwreck.

96.

The most likely reason the author wrote this story was to?

a)

convince reading to become explorers.

b)

make readers fell sorry for those who died.

c)

teach readers about the Titanic.

d)

convince reading to study shipwrecks.

97.

What year did the Titanic sink?

a)

1912

b)

1812

c)

2012

d)

1982

98.

Was the Titanic ever found after it sank?

a)

yes

b)

i don't know

c)

no

99.

In What Month Did Titanic Sink?

a)

May

b)

December

c)

April

d)

January

100.

How many parts did the Titanic break into?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

It did not break in half, it stayed whole

d)

5

101.

There is sediment in my cup, because my little brother drank from it.

a)

solid matter that settles at the bottom of a liquid

b)

moisture

c)

grease

d)

liquid that has become solid

102.

The scientists used sonar to map the ocean floor

a)

equipment that uses sound waves to locate underwater objects

b)

a wooden steering wheel

c)

a metal object to hold the boat in place

d)

a strong fish

103.

The abandoned house was full of debris

a)

broken pieces and objects

b)

fancy furniture

c)

the inside of a building

d)

stray cats

104.

My dad gets mad at Safeway because he doesn't like robotic checkouts

a)

computer controlled

b)

manually operated

c)

well made

d)

quickly assembled

105.

Our car was full, so I was really cramped on my way to Disneyland

a)

not much space

b)

expensive

c)

not able to be driven

d)

smelly

106.

After playing in the ocean, I washed the ooze from my feet

a)

slimy mud

b)

hot water

c)

clear stream

d)

damp dirt

107.

The interior of her house was decorated with pictures of herself

a)

inside

b)

outside

c)

roof

d)

walls

108.

I like to have two monitors for when I play video games

a)

computer screens

b)

photographs

c)

a type of lizard

d)

security cameras

109.

My latest acting role is being the evil villain!

a)

part in a play

b)

goal in life

c)

tumbling on the floor

d)

a type of pastry

110.

His biggest accomplishment was earning his college degree in engineering.

a)

things done with skill

b)

things that are easy

c)

things that are delicious

d)

things that done quickly

111.

The Earth has gravity, which means we don't float away.

a)

a force that attracts objects toward the center of Earth

b)

a series of large oceans

c)

a range of tall mountains

d)

a rope tied to your ankle

112.

Why did the author ask Ellen Ochoa about NASA training?

a)

to show how thorough NASA training is

b)

to give specific answers about NASA training

c)

to convince the reader to be an astronaut

d)

to show when astronauts begin their training

113.

According to Ellen Ochoa, which TWO things are required to be an astronaut?

a)

a college degree in math or a technical science

b)

the ability to work closely with other people

c)

the ability to work well by yourself

d)

being incredibly strong

114.

What is the effect of zero gravity?

a)

an astronaut is weightless

b)

an astronaut becomes stronger

c)

an astronaut might drown

d)

an astronaut might be reminded of Earth

115.

Direction: Complete the sentence with the correct word.

It's all right to get your uniform muddy because it is ___

a)

washable

b)

fashionable

c)

forgettable

116.

Direction: Complete the sentence with the correct word.

The critic liked the movie, so he gave it a/n ______ review

a)

laughable

b)

fashionable

c)

favorable

117.

Direction: Complete the sentence with the correct word.

Anita didn’t go to the party because she was not feeling ________ .

a)

valuable

b)

allowable

c)

sociable

118.

Direction: Complete the sentence with the correct word.

The magician’s tricks were so obvious they were _______ .

a)

fashionable

b)

fashionable

c)

laughable

119.

Direction: Complete the sentence with the correct word.

You can wear the jacket with that side in or out because it is ________.

a)

breakable

b)

tolerable

c)

reversible

120.

Direction: Complete the sentence with the correct word.

Gold and silver are _______ metals.

a)

valuable

b)

favorable

c)

responsible

121.

Direction: Complete the sentence with the correct word.

A/an _________ car is not practical in a cold climate.

a)

allowable

b)

reversible

c)

convertible

122.

Direction: Complete the sentence with the correct word.

Be careful with that vase because it is _______

a)

bendable

b)

breakable

c)

reversible

123.

Direction: Complete the sentence with the correct word.

Is that number ______ by ten.

a)

allowable

b)

available

c)

divisible

124.

Direction: Complete the sentence with the correct word.

It is hot in the desert, but the dry air makes it ______ .

a)

tolerable

b)

convertible

c)

sociable

125.

Can someone tell me if (this, these) facts are accurate?

a)

this

b)

these

126.

(This, These) observatory will give us a good view.

a)

This

b)

These

127.

(These, That) constellation is called Orion

a)

These

b)

That

128.

Directions Write this, that, these, or those to describe each object.

a book in your hands

a)

this

b)

that

c)

these

d)

those

129.

Directions Write this, that, these, or those to describe each object.

dogs in a neighbor’s yard

a)

this

b)

that

c)

these

d)

those

130.

Directions Write this, that, these, or those to describe each object.

a store a mile away

a)

this

b)

that

c)

these

d)

those

131.

I have reached (this, those) conclusion: Astronauts must be brave.

a)

this

b)

those

132.

(Them, Those) astronauts who have gone into space have not reached the stars.

a)

Them

b)

Those

133.

Directions: Write this, that, these, or those to describe each object.

shoes on your feet

a)

this

b)

that

c)

these

d)

those

134.

(These, Them) articles tell about their trips to the moon.

a)

These

b)

Them

ENGLISH 5 - 2ND TERM EXAM REVIEW PRACTICE EXERCISES

Total questions: 134

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

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