Free Printable Question Bank for Grade 5 English

1.

To show how things are alike or similar

a)

contrast

b)

compare

c)

support

d)

describe

2.

To separate into the main parts and look carefully at each part

a)

infer

b)

explain

c)

analyze

d)

cause

3.

To show how things are different

a)

contrast

b)

persuade

c)

compare

d)

evidence

4.

To make something clear by giving reasons

a)

infer

b)

persuade

c)

cause

d)

explain

5.

To convince someone of your idea(s) on something through logic or reasoning

a)

infer

b)

analyze

c)

persuade

d)

evidence

6.

To use your background knowledge and clues in the text or picture to figure out what is happening

a)

summarize

b)

elaborate

c)

infer

d)

describe

7.

To restate the important ideas or events from a text in a shorter way

a)

summarize

b)

evidence

c)

text

d)

strategy

8.

To back up your answer with details from your own experience or details from the text (evidence)

a)

compare

b)

analyze

c)

persuade

d)

support

9.

Support from the text to back up your ideas, inferences or conclusions; proof

a)

strategy

b)

text

c)

summarize

d)

evidence

10.

Annotating is a type of

a)

notetaking

b)

a multiple choice test

c)

bad habit for college

d)

none of these

11.

Making a claim and supporting it using logic is:

a)

persuasion

b)

claim

c)

argument

d)

evidence

12.

A claim is ______________________________.

a)

a kind of shellfish often used in chowder.

b)

a fact.

c)

a statement that offers an opinion that is defensible and debatable

d)

a bad thing to make about something.

13.

Dialogue is

a)

a conversation between/amongst characters

b)

a verb

c)

when the narrator tells you what is happening in a story

d)

boring

14.

Which words emphasize the theme of the story?

a)

to give special attention to or place importance on something

b)

to put something in bold when typing

c)

the order in which events happen in a story

d)

to contrast two ideas

15.

synonym for slice

a)

cut

b)

exit

c)

trace

d)

choose

16.

How many stanzas are in this poem?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

14

d)

15

17.

The word Primary Means?

(a)

18.

To make a mental picture or thought

a)

imagine

b)

see

c)

look

d)

draw

19.

Define the underline term.

The main purpose of this selection is to inform the reader.

a)

create a mental image

b)

come to a conclusion

c)

the reason

d)

look for likeness

20.

The word concerned means...

a)

knowledge

b)

hard surface to walk on

c)

troubled by

d)

an argument

21.

Define the underlined term.

Based on information in the story, the reader can conclude that the character is angry.

a)

to decide or come to a decision

b)

write it down

c)

make a summary

d)

using text evidence

22.

The word contain means....

a)

to seperate

b)

to drive

c)

to include

d)

to copy

23.

Define the underline term.

Including details in the paragraph, the author most likely hopes to convey that...

a)

practice

b)

operated

c)

find out

d)

to show and make known

24.

Which questions about a story will the setting answer?

a)

What is the author’s attitude toward the characters?

b)

Where and when does the story take place?

c)

Who are the people the story is about?

d)

Why and when did the author write the story?

25.

Which of the following might describe the setting of a story?

a)

cat and mouse

b)

happy and caring

c)

a middle school in 2020

d)

treat others the way you want to be treated

26.

What are traits?

a)

descriptive adjectives that tell what the character is like

b)

the struggles in the plot of the story

c)

all of the events that happen in a story

d)

the places where a story happens

27.

What can you use to figure out what a character's traits are?

a)

what the character says

b)

what the character thinks

c)

how the character reacts to things

d)

all answers are correct

28.

Characters can only be humans

a)

True

b)

False

29.

An author writes, “The girl was very patient.” This is an example of ________.

a)

the author telling you directly what the character is like

b)

the author showing you indirectly what the character is like

30.

What are characters?

a)

The main things in a story

b)

The people who tell the story

c)

People in a story

31.

"My hamster ran away last night in my bedroom and I can't find it anywhere in my house. I wonder if I'll ever see her again..."said Lilly. What is the setting in this passage?

a)

Lilly's room

b)

Lilly's House

32.

"Joy never wants to share her toys. When her friends come over, she never gives them a chance to play with any of them." Which character trait best describes Joy?

a)

generous

b)

selfish

c)

smart

d)

kind

33.

Which of the following is a positive character trait?

a)

lazy

b)

creative

c)

dishonest

d)

forgetful

34.

Which of the following is a negative character trait?

a)

hardworking

b)

kind

c)

unpleasant

d)

friendly

35.

Passage #1 – Chemical and Physical Changes All matter, all things can be changed in two ways: chemically and physically. Both chemical and physical changes affect the state of matter. Physical changes are those that do not change the make-up or identity of the matter. For example, clay will bend or flatten if squeezed, but it will still be clay. Changing the shape of clay is a physical change, and does not change the matter’s identity. Chemical changes turn the matter into a new kind of matter with different properties. For example, when paper is burnt, it becomes ash and will never be paper again. The difference between them is that physical changes are temporary or only last for a little while, and chemical changes are permanent, which means they last forever. Physical and chemical changes both affect the state of matter.

How is the above text organized?

a)

chronological

b)

compare and contrast

c)

cause and effect

d)

problem and solution

36.

Passage #2 – The Best PB & J Ever When I got home from school after a long boring day, I took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread. After taking the lid off of the jars, I spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other, and then I put the two pieces of bread together. After that, I enjoyed it while watching “Cops” on the TV. I swear, that was the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I ever ate.

How is the above text organized?

a)

chronological

b)

problem and solution

c)

cause and effect

d)

descriptive

37.

Passage #3 – Bobby Fischer

Robert James Fischer was born in Chicago but unlocked the secrets of chess in a Brooklyn apartment right above a candy store. At the age of six he taught himself to play by following the instruction booklet that came with his chess board. After spending much of his childhood in chess clubs, Fischer said that, “One day, I just got good.” That may be a bit of an understatement. At the age of 13 he won the U.S. Junior Chess Championship, becoming the youngest Junior Champion ever. At the age of 14 he won the U.S. Championship and became the youngest U.S. Champion in history. Fischer would go on to become the World Champion of chess, but he would also grow to become his own worst enemy. Instead of defending the title, he forfeited it to the next challenger without even making a move, and the rise of a chess superstar ended with a fizzle.

How did the author organize the above text?

a)

description

b)

cause and effect

c)

chronological

d)

problem and solution

38.

Passage #4 – Save the Tigers

Dr. Miller doesn’t want the tigers to vanish. These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Miller thinks that we should write to our congress people. If we let them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers. We owe it to our grandchildren to do something.

How does the author organize the passage?

a)

cause and effect

b)

problem and solution

c)

sequence/process

d)

descriptive

39.

Passage #5 – The Great Recession

Many people are confused about why our economy went to shambles in 2008. The crisis was actually the result of a combination of many complex factors. First, easy credit conditions allowed people who were high-risk or unworthy of credit to borrow, and even people who had no income were eligible for large loans. Second, banks would bundle these toxic loans and sell them as packages on the financial market. Third, large insurance firms backed these packages, misrepresenting these high-risk loans as safe investments. Fourth, because of the ease of acquiring credit and the rapid growth in the housing market, people were buying two or three houses, intending to sell them for more than they paid. All of these factors created bubbles of speculation. These bubbles burst, sending the whole market into a downward spiral, causing employers to lose capital and lay off employees. Consumer spending then plummeted and most businesses suffered. The economy is like a big boat, and once it gets moving quickly in the wrong direction, it’s hard to turn it around.

How did the author organize the passage?

a)

problem and solution

b)

cause and effect

c)

chronological

d)

descriptive

40.

Passage #6 – Screen Protector Before applying the screen protector, clean the surface of your phone’s screen with a soft cloth. Once the surface of your screen is clean, remove the paper backing on the screen protector. Evenly apply the sticky side of the screen protector to your phone’s screen. Smooth out any air bubble trapped on between the protector and the phone screen. Enjoy the added protection.

How did the author organize the text?

a)

descriptive

b)

problem and solution

c)

cause and effect

d)

sequence

41.

Passage #7

The Age of the Dinosaurs Dinosaurs existed about 250 million years ago to 65 million years ago. This era is broken up into three periods known as the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. The Triassic Period lasted for 35 million years from 250-205 million years ago. Planet Earth was a very different place back then. All the continents were united to form one huge land mass known as Pangaea. The Jurassic Period was the second phase. The continents began shifting apart. The time scale for this famous period is from 205 to 138 million years ago. The Cretaceous Period was the last period of the dinosaurs. It spanned a time from 138 million to about 65 million years ago. In this period the continents fully separated. However, Australia and Antarctica were still united.

How did the author organize the text?

a)

description

b)

cause and effect

c)

chronological

d)

problem and solution

42.

Passage # 8 Vicious Predators

The Cretaceous Period was filled with dangerous predators, but two of the most feared hunters were the tyrannosaurs rex and the velociraptor. The tyrannosaurs rex was one of the largest carnivores to ever walk the Earth. He was 20 feet tall and weighed seven tons. His jaws could crush down with 3,000 lbs. of force, enough to smash the bones of his prey. The velociraptor was very small compared to rex. Raptors only stood three feet tall and were seven feet long, weighing merely 35 pounds. But the velociraptor was fast. Scientists think that raptors could run 24 miles per hour and turn on a dime. Both dinosaurs used their jaws to kill prey, but the raptor had a secret weapon: a retractable toe claw that he pulled out like a knife to slash at his prey. Both dinosaurs had eyes on the front of their heads, which helped them track prey. If these two dinosaurs had fought, it would be difficult to say which would win; however since raptors died over ten million years before the first tyrannosaurs was born, scientists don’t believe such a fight ever occurred.

How did the author organize the text?

a)

problem and solution

b)

compare and contrast

c)

cause and effect

d)

chronological

43.

Passage #9 Creating a Dinosaur Sculpture

Materials: pipe cleaners, clay, non-toxic paint Wouldn’t you like a scary dinosaur model on your desk to protect your pencils and textbooks? You can easily make one by following these simple directions. First, bend your pipe cleaner to make the frame of your dinosaur. I suggest you create a tyrannosaurus frame by using one long pipe cleaner as his neck, spine, and tail, and then bend another into a u-shape to make his feet. Wrap the feet around the spine piece. Next, roll out clay to wrap around the pipe cleaners. Let the clay dry overnight. The next day you may want to paint your dinosaur using non-toxic paint. His eyes should be white, but feel free to color your dinosaur as you wish. Nobody really knows how dinosaurs were colored, so don’t let anyone tell you that your dinosaur can’t be pink. Lastly, put him on your desk and watch as he or she scares away bullies and pencil thieves.

How does the author organize the text?

a)

problem and solution

b)

cause and effect

c)

descriptive

d)

sequence/process

44.

Passage #10 What Happened to the Dinosaurs?

There are many theories about why the dinosaurs vanished from the planet. One theory that many people believe is that a gigantic meteorite smashed into the Earth. Scientists believe that the meteorite was very big and that the impact may have produced a large dust cloud that covered the Earth for many years. The dust cloud may have caused plants to not receive sunlight and the large plant eaters, or herbivores, may have died off, followed by the large meat eaters, or carnivores. This theory may or may not be true, but it is one explanation as to why these giant reptiles no longer inhabit the Earth.

a)

problem and solution

b)

cause and effect

c)

description

d)

chronological

45.

Passage #11 Fossil Mishap

It’s important to think critically about the information that you receive, or else you may be led astray. For example, the brontosaurus is a type of dinosaur that never really existed. Many people still believe in the brontosaurus today, but the “brontosaurus” is actually the body of an apatosaurus with the head of a camarasaurus. This concocted creature was made from two mismatched fossils. Had more people thought critically about these findings, analyzing the components that were presented, entire generations of school children may not have been misinformed; therefore, think critically about the information that people tell you, even if it’s information you find on a book or in a worksheet. Keep these problems in mind when conducting your studies.

How did the author organize the passage?

a)

cause and effect

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological

d)

descriptive

46.

Passage #12 Dino the Dinosaur

One day Dino the Dinosaur decided to go for a walk to the watering hole. It was a sunny day and the sky was blue and clear. Dino was thinking about his girlfriend Dina when he saw a pack of wild lizards and animals running through the plains in a frenzy. Dino tried to ask the critters why they were running, but they just kept running. Dino scratched his dinosaur head and continued walking toward the watering hole. Soon after, Dino heard a loud thumping noise like the slow beat of a drum. The earth shook and fruit fell from the trees, but Dino was so deep in thought over his girl Dina that he didn’t even notice. The thumping grew louder and louder as Timmy the Tyrannosaurus Rex approached Dino. Dino kept thinking about his girl Dina until the moment Timmy ate him.

How did the author organize the passage?

a)

description

b)

chronological

c)

problem and solution

d)

cause and effect

47.

Passage#13

Have you ever wondered what the inside of a volcano looks like? Deep underground is a magma chamber. The magma chamber is under the bedrock of the earth’s crust. The conduit or pipe runs from the magma chamber to the top of the volcano. The conduit connects the magma chamber to the surface. Most volcanoes also have a crater at the top. Volcanoes are quite a sight, and you can enjoy this site all over the universe. Volcanoes are found on planets other than Earth, like the Olympus Mons on Mars.

How did the author organize the passage?

a)

chronological

b)

descriptive

c)

problem and solution

d)

cause and effect

48.

Passage#14

The ability of a building to withstand the stress of an earthquake depends upon its type of construction, shape, mass distribution, and rigidity. Different combinations are used. To reduce stress, first, the building's ground floor must be flexible. One method is to support the ground floor with extremely rigid, hollow columns, while the rest of the building is supported by flexible columns located inside the hollow columns. A different method is to use rollers or rubber pads to separate the base columns from the ground, allowing the columns to shake parallel during an earthquake. Next, the outdoor walls should be made with stronger and more reinforced materials such as steel or reinforced concrete. Then, to help prevent collapsing, the roof should be made out of light-weight materials.

How did the author organize this passage?

a)

sequence

b)

description

c)

problem and solution

d)

cause and effect

49.

Passage# 15

When a river receives a lot of extra water it may flood. During a flood there is plenty of water, and most people wouldn’t think that dehydration was a serious risk, but flood waters are mostly polluted and not safe to drink. People who drink the contaminated water may suffer from illnesses or diseases such as typhoid. You can prepare for flooding by filling many containers with fresh clean drinking water. You can also use sandbags to protect your house and to soak up the water. Be prepared and be safe.

How did the author organize this passage?

a)

cause and effect

b)

problem and solution

c)

description

d)

chronological

50.

Passage # 16

Lightning and thunder are related events. Lightning is a sudden, violent flash of electricity that occurs between a cloud and the ground or between two clouds in the sky. A lightning bolt can be several miles long and can be straight or forked. It is very hot, with an average temperature of 34 000 degrees Celsius. This causes the air around the electric bolt to expand, producing lots of sound energy. It is this sound energy that we hear as thunder. So, lightning and thunder are caused by the same event, but lightning is light energy, or electromagnetic energy, whereas thunder is sound energy. Thus, we see lightning and hear thunder.

How did the author organize the passage?

a)

cause and effect

b)

problem and solution

c)

compare and contrast

d)

chronological

51.

Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Problem Solution

c)

Order and Sequence

d)

Description

52.

Freezer burn may have wasted more ice-cream than sidewalks. If you don’t know, freezer burn is when ice crystals form on the surface of ice-cream. These ice crystals can ruin the texture and flavor of the ice cream. But you can prevent freezer burn. Since freezer burn is caused when melted ice-cream is refrozen, rather than eating your ice-cream from the container as it melts, scoop your ice-cream into a bowl and put the container back in the fridge immediately. Doing this ought to help you solve your issues with freezer burn.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Description

d)

Compare and Contrast

53.

Have you ever had an ice-cream headache? That’s when a painful sensation resonates in your head after eating something cold (usually ice-cream) on a hot day. This pain is produced by the dilation of a nerve center in the roof of your mouth. The nerve center is overreacting to the cold by trying to heat your brain. Ice-cream headaches have turned many smiles to frowns.

a)

Problem Solution

b)

Description

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Order and Sequence

54.

Read the passage and determine its text structure!

You may think it’s bad to forget your homework, but what if you forgot who you were? Amnesia is a condition where a person loses some of their memories, like details about their personal identity, but still may remember how to do things, like play a piano. One type of Amnesia is called post-traumatic amnesia. Post-traumatic amnesia is usually due to a head injury (like a serious fall or knock on the head). The degree of memory loss may be related to the force of the injury. A simple whiplash may cause a person to forget the moments before the accident, but a more severe injury may cause a greater loss. For example, the victim may not remember who certain people are or may forget details about their own identities.

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Sequential

d)

Problem and Solution

55.

Read the passage and determine its text structure!

What do Finding Nemo and Robocop have in common? Not much, except that they both feature characters who suffer amnesia. Amnesia is a common plot device in movies and TV shows, but how accurate are these depictions? In television and movies, memory loss caused by a knock to the head (post-traumatic amnesia) is shown as fairly common, when it is actually quite rare. Unlike in movies and television shows that feature amnesia, most knocks to the head will not produce memory loss. In reality, memory loss or amnesia is much more likely to occur as the result of a stroke, brain infection, or brain surgery. So while amnesia causes people or characters to lose memories in both film and reality, characters are usually “fixed” by taking another knock to the head. In reality, people are not cured so simply.

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Descriptive

d)

Problem and Solution

56.

Read the passage and determine its text structure!

Remember, if something is worth doing, it is worth doing correctly. That said, the key to making perfect cookies is merely a matter of preparation and precision. To begin with, read your cookie recipe thoroughly before baking. Make sure that you have all of the necessary ingredients before you continue. Next, use good tools and utensils. Sometimes, the craftsperson is only as good as his or her tools. By using good tools you can minimize mistakes and improve the quality of your product. Lastly, you should use top quality ingredients. Unlike in the fairytales, you can’t turn lead into gold. If you use poor quality materials, you’ll create an inferior product. So, to make perfect cookies you should use the highest quality materials available. Bon apatite!

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Sequential

c)

Problem/Solution

d)

Descriptive/Spatial

57.

You notice muddy paw prints on the ground in your kitchen and you find a hole in your backyard. What can you infer has happened?

a)

your dog dug a hole in the yard

b)

the rain made a hole in the yard

c)

a strange animal made a hole in your backyard

d)

your dad dug a hole in the backyard

58.

Gracyn's heart was racing and the palms of her hands were sweaty. The teacher began to pass out the tests and Gracyn put her office space up. How can you infer that Gracyn is feeling?

a)

happy

b)

proud

c)

nervous

d)

confident

59.

You see snowflakes coming down outside and you can smell hot cocoa cooking on the stove. You see red and green decorations all around the house. What time of year can you infer that it is?

a)

Thanksgiving

b)

Valentine's Day

c)

Christmas

d)

4th of July

60.

I have 4 legs. I am black and white. I love to eat bamboo. What am I?

a)

dog

b)

zebra

c)

panda bear

d)

penguin

61.

You bring your Tuesday folder home and it is filled with straight A's. Your mom and dad tell you that you are going to get frozen yogurt to celebrate. How can you infer that they are feeling?

a)

proud

b)

upset

c)

nervous

d)

calm

62.

You sit down in the comfy seat with your soda and popcorn. The lights go out and the screen lights up. Where can you infer that you are?

a)

the movie theater

b)

the ballpark

c)

a restaurant

d)

your classroom

63.

Every day after work Gavin took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Kelly would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag.

What type of work does Gavin do?

a)

A lawyer

b)

a construction worker

c)

a doctor

d)

a teacher

64.

I have a head and a tail. My favorite number is one. I am made of copper. I am lucky if you pick me up. What am I?

a)

four leaf clover

b)

leaf

c)

penny

d)

dime

65.

Eli was baking some cookies, but then he got an important phone call. He returned a few minutes later to a smoke filled kitchen. What can you infer?

a)

The oven has turned off.

b)

Max forgot about the cookies and they are burning.

c)

A candle was blown out in the kitchen.

d)

The cookies are cooling on the baking pan.

66.

An inference is...

a)

Text evidence + what you know

b)

Retelling a text

c)

Making a guess without evidence

d)

Information written directly into the text.

67.

An inference is...

a)

Text evidence + what you know

b)

Retelling a text

c)

Making a guess without evidence

d)

Information written directly into the text.

68.

I have a head and a tail. My favorite number is one. I am made of copper. I am lucky if you pick me up. What am I?

a)

four leaf clover

b)

leaf

c)

penny

d)

dime

69.

An inference is...

a)

Text evidence + what you know

b)

Retelling a text

c)

Making a guess without evidence

d)

Information written directly into the text.

70.

When making an inference, the most important thing is...

a)

What you know about the topic

b)

The topic of the text

c)

The characters in the text

d)

Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

71.

Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
Where is Mike?

a)

at camp

b)

at a slumber party

c)

on a picnic

d)

in California

72.

Hannah has pink shoes, a pink coat, a pink hat and a pink bracelet on. What can you infer about Hannah?

a)

She doesn't like pink.

b)

Her favorite color is blue.

c)

Her Grandma is 100

d)

Her favorite color is pink.

73.

Jack won a story telling contest. What can you infer?

a)

Jack is creative.

b)

Jack has beautiful voice.

c)

Jack looks like a character from Minecraft.

d)

Jack has 3 legs.

74.

Kirk scored 3 goals in one game. What can you infer?

a)

He is a great soccer player.

b)

He loves the Baltimore Ravens.

c)

He sings like Justice Beaver.

d)

He smells like roses.

75.

The boy looked at the cover and read the title. He looked at the pictures and some of the words. He went back to the beginning and began.
WAHT IS THE BOY DOING?

a)

reading a book

b)

looking at a photo album

c)

playing a video game

d)

singing karaoke

76.

My brother woke up early and got dressed. After he ate breakfast, he waited for the bus. He and all the other children arrived as the bell was ringing.
WHAT IS MY BROTHER DOING?

a)

going to his friend's house

b)

going to school

c)

going to a party

d)

going to church

77.

The children lined up at the door. Some took a ball and others took jump ropes. They ran out and began playing games.
WHERE DID THE CHILDREN GO?

a)

to recess

b)

to lunch

c)

to the library

d)

to the restroom

78.

You have to give it plenty of food and water. It should go outside on a leash to take walks. You need to pet it and play with it.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE?

a)

a hamster

b)

a fish

c)

a dog

d)

a horse

79.

It was very quiet when we entered. There were people at tables. Others stood at shelves. We saw so many books!
WHAT BUILDING WERE WE IN?

a)

the school

b)

the library

c)

the hospital

d)

the vet

80.

Mrs. Maness came to school smiling and couldn't wait to tell the Willow Bend Buds about her weekend. What can you infer about Mrs. Maness' weekend?

a)

She had a quiet, dull weekend

b)

She is glad to be back at school.

c)

Something really exciting happened to her over the weekend.

d)

She's tired and not feeling well.

81.

It’s ..... hot outside!

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

82.

I am going .... the park.

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

83.

Can I come, .....?

a)

two

b)

too

c)

to

84.

Clare ate ..... bags of crisps.

a)

two

b)

too

c)

to

85.

The music is ..... loud!

a)

two

b)

to

c)

too

86.

He’s going .... do his homework.

a)

two

b)

to

c)

too

87.

..... ducklings swam in the pond.

a)

too

b)

two

c)

to

88.

It’s going .... be so much fun!

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

89.

I’m ..... tired to walk anymore.

a)

two

b)

too

c)

to

90.

Cinderella shall go .... the ball.

a)

too

b)

to

c)

two

91.

You have spent ..... much money.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

92.

I can’t come .... the party.

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

93.

..... many people aren’t recycling.

a)

Two

b)

To

c)

Too

94.

Are Year 6 coming on the trip, ....?

a)

too

b)

to

c)

two

95.

I made .... mistakes on this quiz.

a)

too

b)

two

c)

to

96.

We’ve got .... more places .... visit.

a)

to / too

b)

two / to

c)

to / to

d)

too / two

97.

.... play tennis, you need .... rackets.

a)

Two / too

b)

Too / to

c)

To / to

d)

To / two

98.

Where should I go .... buy strawberries?

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

99.

I need .... read .... books before the end of the week.

a)

too / to

b)

two / to

c)

to / too

d)

to / two

100.

I can’t come .... your show. It’s on .... late for me.

a)

to / too

b)

two / to

c)

to / two

d)

too / to

101.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

d)

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

102.

Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

King Midas loved gold.

b)

King Midas sold lots of gold.

c)

King Midas had a heart of gold.

d)

King Midas hated gold.

103.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
What is the main idea?

a)

Jenny got sick.

b)

Jenny wants to be a nurse.

c)

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

d)

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

104.

One dinosaur had a brain that weighed about as much as three pencils. Its body weighed ten tons and was over twenty feet in length. As you can guess, this dinosaur did not think too clearly. It wasn't the world's brightest dinosaur! What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

How big one dinosaur was

b)

What one dinosaur's brain was like

c)

Why one dinosaur had a small brain

105.

When we think of seaweed, we usually picture brown or green plants a foot or so in length. Seaweeds are also of other colors. Some are red. Some kinds grow to lengths of a hundred feet! These form giant seaweed forests, where many kinds of fish take shelter. What is the main idea?

a)

Why some seaweed grows so large

b)

What seaweed is like

c)

Why seaweed is red

106.

The range of a bird refers to the area over which it flies. some birds are able to fly great distances, and range over almost the whole world. Other birds have a very small range. they travel over areas smaller than one hundred miles. What is the main idea?

a)

Where to find a bird range

b)

Why birds like to travel

c)

How bird ranges differ

107.

The red, green and amber traffic light is a safety signal. Yet some drivers don't see it. Some drivers don't obey it. People cross the street without looking at it. Often the traffic light turns out to be a signal of death. What is the main idea?

a)

What the traffic light signals

b)

Why all people obey traffic lights

c)

Why all people disobey traffic lights

108.

Not all animals that live in the water are fish. Frogs and tadpoles, for example, spend part of their lives in water. They are amphibians, not true fish. Whales and seals are warm-blooded mammals. Some snakes live partly in water too. What is the main idea?

a)

Why just fish live in water

b)

Why whales live in water

c)

Which animals live in water

109.

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

a)

Sometimes people feel sad.

b)

You should do good things for others.

c)

We're not always happy.

d)

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

110.

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

a)

Tom finds enough food for his family.

b)

Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

c)

Tom didn't catch anything.

d)

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

111.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

112.

Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?

a)

The kitten sleeps a lot.

b)

Mary plays with her kitten

c)

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

d)

Mary want a new pet.

113.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?

a)

Mrs. Jones bakes pies.

b)

Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.

c)

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

d)

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

114.

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

a)

Who is the main character?

b)

What is the main event?

c)

What is one important detail?

d)

What point is the author trying to make?

115.

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.

a)

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

b)

Floods cause mudslides.

c)

Floods damage houses and roads.

116.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

a)

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

b)

Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

c)

Mark is the best skater at the park.

d)

Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

117.

a statement that tells what a passage is mostly about

a)

Topic

b)

Claim

c)

Main Idea

d)

Transitional sentence

118.

The reader should determine the main idea BEFORE reading the passage.

a)

True

b)

False

119.

The main idea does not need supporting details.

a)

True

b)

False

120.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

a)

There are many landfills available for waste.

b)

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

c)

Clean jars before recycling them.

d)

Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

121.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

a)

Many people sleep later on the weekends.

b)

Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

c)

Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

d)

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

122.

What text structure explains why something happened or explains the effects of something?

a)

Compare or Contrast

b)

Problem or Solution

c)

Cause or Effect

d)

Sequence

123.

The text structure that describes the order steps occurred is called_______.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Sequence

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Siolution

124.

When you are finding similarities and differences within in a text, what text structure is this format?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Sequence

d)

Compare and Contrast

125.

When the author explains why something happens or explains the effects of something, what text structure are they using?

a)

problem and solution

b)

compare and contrast

c)

cause and effect

d)

chronological

126.

Here are two popular sports played at Milton, basketball and volleyball. Both take place inside of the gym at Milton. Also, each sport has two teams of people. In basketball, however, the ball can be played off of the floor, and in volleyball, the ball cannot touch the floor or it is out of play. Basketball and volleyball are popular sports at Milton. What text structure is this?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Sequence

127.

Lots of students fail classes. Some students fail because the work is too hard for them. Other times they may fail because they are lazy, and don’t do any work. Another reason why students may fail is if they don’t go to school. If you’re not in class you may miss a lot. Many students fail classes every quarter. What text structure is this?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Sequence

128.

Dr. Knapp doesn’t want people to sit back and let the toad vanish. He believes that everyone is responsible for restoring the toad species. Dr. Knapp thinks we could help restore the toad population if we stop mowing parts of our lawns and let the grass grow wild to reserve space for the toad. He also believes we need to stop using pesticides and fertilizers. The chemicals kill the insects that toads eat. If we preserve some spaces in our lawns and stop using fertilizers, Dr. Knapp believes we can save the toads. What text structure is this?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Sequence

d)

Compare and Contrast

129.

Though toads are still around, they no longer are as common in some areas as they were a few decades ago. The growing use of insecticides has reduced their numbers. The chemical sprays usually do not harm toads, but cut down the animals’ food supply. Thereby, the toads do not have enough food to survive. There are fewer toads in many areas populated by humans. What text structure is this?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Chronological

130.

Pop out (remove) the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard powder, vinegar, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Fill the empty egg white shells with the mixture and sprinkle lightly with paprika. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one day before serving. What s the text structure?

a)

Sequence

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Chronological

d)

Problem and Solution

131.

What text structure would a Venn Diagram go with?

a)

Description and List

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Question and Answer

d)

Compare and Contrast

132.

Making ice-cream is not easy. Cream and sugar have to first be mixed in a frozen container. Ingredients may be added at this point, if desired. The mixture must be stirred and whipped until the cream and sugar mixture is frozen. Depending on the equipment, this may take as long as an hour. After the ice-cream is prepared, it must be kept frozen until it is ready to be enjoyed. Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is worth the trouble.

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Chronological

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Sequential

133.

Why do you need to get exercise? It is good for your body. It makes your heart, muscles, and bones strong. It makes you feel better if you have a bad day. If you exercise, you will stay at a healthy weight.

a)

cause and effect

b)

description

c)

problem and solution

d)

sequence/chronological

134.

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

135.

Read the following paragraph. Which text structure is used?
The pond was a beautiful place to visit. The falling leaves, all different colors, decorated the surface of the water. At the edges of the pond, small wildflowers grew. The golden forest glowed faintly in the distance.

a)

compare and contrast

b)

main idea/description

c)

chronological

d)

problem and solution

136.

Read the following paragraph. Which text structure is used?
The cardinal and the cedar waxwing are two common birds. Both have crests on their heads. Both are common at birdfeeders. 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)

compare and contrast

b)

problem and solution

c)

description

d)

cause and effect

137.

Read the following paragraph. Which text structure is used?
Have you ever made macaroni and cheese? It’s simple! First, boil some water and make some macaroni. Then, make your cheese sauce. After the cheese sauce is ready, mix it with the macaroni. Bake the entire thing in the oven. Finally, it’s time to eat!

a)

sequential order

b)

compare and contrast

c)

description

d)

problem and solution

138.

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

139.

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

140.

Choose the clue words that indicate sequential order.

a)

first, next, finally, 8:30, after

b)

cause, effect, as a result of, because

c)

problem, solution, promise, struggle

d)

compare, contrast, similar, different

141.

Birds build nests so they have a safe place for their baby birds. Birds can build nests in many different places. You may have seen one in a tree near your house. To build a nest, the bird first has to find a safe place. Then, the bird finds twigs and grass. The bird uses them to weave a nest. When the nest is done, the bird can lay her eggs in the nest she built.
Which text structure is used?

a)

Sequence

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Description

d)

Problem and Solution

142.

There are almost 400 different kinds of sharks. Each kind of shark looks different, has a unique
diet, and behaves differently. There are sharks in the four oceans of the world. Some sharks are longer
than a school bus, while others are so small they can live in fish tanks. Sharks come in all kinds of colors.
Most of the time, their skin color helps them blend in with their surroundings. But, some sharks that live
in the deepest part of the ocean actually have parts that glow in the dark. Most sharks live in salt water,
but some can live in fresh water.
Which text structure is used?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Description

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Sequence

143.

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.
Which text structure is used?

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Description

144.

A coconut is a tropical fruit. It comes from Asia originally, but it grows in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Central America, and South America. A coconut grows on a coconut palm, which looks like a palm but actually is taller and has more leaves. The coconut appears to be shades of brown and has a hairy shell. On the inside, there is a watery liquid called coconut milk. After you break through the shell, you find what is called the coconut meat. Both the meat and the milk are white. Dried coconut meat is called copra. The coconut is a very interesting fruit. Which text structure is used?

a)

Sequence

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Description

145.

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

a)

Sometimes people feel sad.

b)

You should do good things for others.

c)

We're not always happy.

d)

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

146.

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?

a)

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

b)

Floods cause mudslides.

c)

Floods damage houses and roads.

147.

The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up.
What is the main idea?

a)

It is expensive to clean up the damage

b)

Sometimes we can't see the changes.

c)

The Earth's surface is always changing.

148.

Scientists can measure the intensity of an earthquake. They use an instrument called the Richter scale. The Richter scale compares the strength of different earthquakes. Earthquakes below 2.0 usually can’t be felt. Earthquakes over 5.0 on the scale can cause damage. A magnitude 7.0 is a major earthquake and can cause tremendous damage.
What is the main idea?

a)

Scientists can measure the intensity of an earthquake.

b)

Strong earthquakes can cause lots of damage.

c)

Some earthquakes are very small.

d)

There is a type of scale called a Richter scale

149.

One the most popular musical instruments is the piano. In the traditional musical instrument classification system of string, woodwind, percussion and brass, the piano falls into two categories. It is considered a string instrument because the sound comes from the strings inside the piano. It is also considered a percussion instrument, since the player strikes the keyboard, which signals an internal hammer to strike the strings.
What is the author main point?

a)

The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

b)

The piano is a string instrument.

c)

The piano is a popular instrument.

d)

The strings of a piano makes the sound.

150.

Irish immigration to the U.S. began during the early development of the American colonies. It is estimated that 200,000 Irish came to the U.S. in the 17th and 18th centuries. The numbers swelled from 1820 to 1850 to almost 2 million Irish immigrants. Most of these were fleeing the potato famine from 1845 until 1852. Steady numbers continued to arrive during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Today, over 36 million Americans claim some level of Irish ancestry.
What is the main idea?

a)

The potato famine caused many Irish to immigrate to the U.S.

b)

The U.S. is a country of immigrants.

c)

The Irish are coming to the U.S. still today.

d)

The Irish came in large numbers to the U.S.

151.

The Constitution of the U.S. has been amended several times to allow more citizens the right to vote. The 15th Amendment, ratifi ed in 1870, extended voting rights to former slaves. The 19th Amendment, ratifi ed in 1920, gave women the right to vote. In 1971, the 26th Amendment granted voting rights to those 18 years and older, changing the requirement that voters must be 21 years old.
What is the main idea?

a)

The Constitution has been amended many times.

b)

Women didn’t vote until 1920 but men could vote since the founding of the country

c)

Today, almost anyone can vote.

d)

The Constitution has been amended several times to grant more citizens the right to vote.

152.

Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?

a)

Soccer is important at the Olympics.

b)

Soccer is a worldwide sport.

c)

Soccer is also called football.

d)

Soccer is played by men and women.

153.

The Constitution of the U.S. has been amended several times to allow more citizens the right to vote. The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, extended voting rights to former slaves. The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, gave women the right to vote. In 1971, the 26th Amendment granted voting rights to those 18 years and older, changing the requirement that voters must be 21 years old.
What is the main idea?

a)

The Constitution has been amended many times.

b)

Women didn’t vote until 1920 but men could vote since the founding of the country

c)

Today, almost anyone can vote.

d)

The Constitution has been amended several times to grant more citizens the right to vote.

154.

Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have 9,000 taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.
What does the author want you to learn from the passage?

a)

Why we can taste only certain things.

b)

That we taste through our noses

c)

Where taste buds are found

d)

We have taste buds on our tongues

155.

The dog had fleas. It always scratched _______________.

a)

himself

b)

itself

c)

herself

d)

yourself

156.

I shave _______________ every morning before I go to work.

a)

ourselves

b)

yourselves

c)

yourself

d)

myself

157.

We helped _________ to some cola at the party.

a)

ourself

b)

myself

c)

yourselves

d)

ourselves

158.

Our cat is licking _______________.

a)

ourselves

b)

myself

c)

itself

d)

themselves

159.

The dog nearly killed ___________ when it ran across the road.

a)

yourselves

b)

yourself

c)

itself

d)

myself

160.

Danny has accidentally hurt ___________.

a)

himself

b)

herself

c)

myself

d)

yourself

161.

The children enjoyed _____________ at the beach.

a)

themself

b)

ourself

c)

themselves

d)

yourselves

162.

Joan, did you take the photo by _______________?

a)

herself

b)

himself

c)

yourself

d)

myself

163.

Did the two of you do this by _________?

a)

yourself

b)

yourselves

c)

ourselves

d)

herself

164.

Did you behave __________ in class today, Wendy?

a)

herself

b)

himself

c)

yourself

d)

yourselves

165.

I wrote this poem _______________.

a)

yourself

b)

myself

c)

itself

d)

herself

166.

The woman accidentally hurt _____________ with the knife.

a)

herself

b)

himself

c)

themselves

d)

yourself

167.

You can't do this for me. I have to do it
_______________.

a)

yourself

b)

ourselves

c)

myself

d)

himself

168.

I went to the supermarket by _______________.

a)

herself

b)

yourself

c)

myself

d)

themselves

169.

She likes to think ____________ as a good person.

a)

himself

b)

yourself

c)

herself

d)

ourselves

170.

The cat cleans ____________ with its tongue.

a)

itself

b)

ourselves

c)

yourself

d)

myself

171.

They enjoyed _____________ at the movies today.

a)

yourselves

b)

themselves

c)

myself

d)

ourselves

172.

Please help us. We can't do this ______________.

a)

themselves

b)

ourselves

c)

yourself

d)

yourselves

173.

The two of you shouldn't do that. You'll hurt ___________.

a)

themselves

b)

yourself

c)

yourselves

d)

ourselves

174.

I enjoyed ___________ at the party.

a)

ourselves

b)

yourself

c)

myself

d)

themselves

175.

Some people are very selfish. They only think about ___________.

a)

themselves

b)

ourselves

c)

yourself

d)

yourselves

176.

Jane is a baby. She is too small to eat by ____________.

a)

himself

b)

themselves

c)

herself

d)

ourselves

177.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What type of work does Paul do?

a)

A lawyer

b)

a construction worker

c)

a doctor

d)

a garbage man

178.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?

a)

He has tools

b)

He goes straight up the stairs to shower

c)

His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty

d)

He wears a hat

179.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What type of person is Alice?

a)

Care free and calm

b)

meticulous and controlling

c)

messy and sloppy

d)

sad and angry

180.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What type of relationship do Paul and Alice have?

a)

They are brother and sister

b)

They are neighbors

c)

They are colleagues

d)

They are husband and wife

181.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Why is Max upset?

a)

It is raining and he cannot go outside

b)

He is hungry

c)

He is scared of thunderstorms

d)

He is bored

182.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What line in the text tell you that Max is upset it is raining?

a)

He says, "I don't wanna sandwich?"

b)

Dropping his kite from his hand, Max broke out into a full sob

c)

Thunder struck and rain poured

d)

Mom sighed

183.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What was Mom planning on doing with Max today?

a)

Taking Max to the Zoo

b)

Going to the mall

c)

Taking Max to a movie

d)

Taking Max on a picnic

184.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?

a)

She began to unpack the picnic basket

b)

Max stares blankly out the window

c)

Mom offers Max a sandwich

d)

His mother conforted him

185.

Rubin dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPod to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble. What inference can you make about Rubin?

a)

He is looking for his homework

b)

He is looking for his iPod

c)

He often gets in trouble

d)

He is looking for his lunch

186.

As we entered, a huge blast of water hit the windshield. Huge flopping sponges slapped the hood of the car as we slowly moved forward. Soon there were suds spilling over the sides. I am glad the windows were rolled up! Where are we?

a)

Ice cream shop

b)

Playground

c)

Restaurant

d)

Carwash

187.

As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?

a)

Gas station

b)

Candy store

c)

Grocery store

d)

Shoe store

188.

Mrs. Lance is my favorite teacher, but something is not right today. Mrs. Lance is sitting down at her desk more than usual, and she asked us to read a story silently and just answer the questions in the book. I glance back at her, and she is blowing her nose. A little while later, I see that her cheeks are kind-of red, and she is drinking a lot of water and eating some cough drops. After a little while, Mr. Dean, another teacher, comes into our classroom. Mrs. Lance takes her purse and leaves, while Mr. Dean stays. What is wrong with Mrs. Lance?

a)

She is tired

b)

She is sleepy

c)

She is worried

d)

She is sick

189.

My dog Jack is very friendly, and he likes to be around people. Yesterday, our neighbors were having a party, and we all went over to cookout and swim at their house. We could hear Jack barking loudly from our backyard. After a little while, he got quiet, so we thought he had finally calmed down. But, several minutes later, all of the adults start laughing, and I see a black blur and hear a giant splash at the other end of the pool. Why was Jack barking?

a)

He wanted to be at the party

b)

The neighbors were making too much noise

c)

He was hungry

d)

He wanted to go outside

190.

Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is Cassie's problem?

a)

She is late for work

b)

She will miss her flight at the airport

c)

She is late for school

d)

She is hungry

191.

Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?

a)

At the store

b)

At the doctor's office

c)

In the garden

d)

At the airport

192.

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” What can you infer about Maggie?

a)

Maggie is in kindergarten

b)

Maggie lives close to school

c)

Maggie is late for school

d)

Maggie is excited about school

193.

The students were listening as I was explaining multiplication. I was standing in front of the class when John asked me what 265 times 876 was. I had to stop and do the math on the board.
Who am I?

a)

teacher

b)

John's friend

c)

prinicipal

d)

student

194.

I finally got used to being weightless. It was an amazing sight to be able to see Earth from this view. I was afraid at the launch, but now I am just amazed. Reentering the Earth's atmosphere will be scary.
What is my job?

a)

pilot

b)

gymnast

c)

astronaunt

d)

teacher

195.

I watched the car run right through the stop sign. The driver was not wearing her seat belt. I turned on the sirens and followed the car. It pulled over to the side of the road and I got out of my car.
Who am I?

a)

fireman

b)

principal

c)

police officer

d)

racecar driver

196.

I loaded my paint brushes, ladder, and paint into my truck. This was going to be a long work day. The Jones' house is two stories. I probably will not be able to finish it in just one day.
What is my job?

a)

artist

b)

driver

c)

painter

d)

construction worker

197.

After sitting all morning, I was ready to be able to play. My brain was tired from thinking about math problems. I was looking forward to talking to my friends and running! Finally, the clock showed it was time and we lined up.
Where am I going?

a)

music

b)

recess

c)

lunch

d)

school

198.

I was allowed to push the cart. My baby sister was riding in it. As I went up and down the aisles, she would reach for everything. We only had 5 items on our list.
Where am I?

a)

a resturant

b)

the house

c)

school

d)

the grocery store

199.

The sand was hot on my bare feet. I raced for the water. The cool water felt refreshing!
Where am I?

a)

the town swimming pool

b)

the beach

c)

the mountains

d)

the backyard

200.

All the fans were cheering for me. I was so nervous standing in the batter's box. If I get a hit, a runner will score and we will win the game! Here comes the ball. BAM! I hit it!
Where am I?

a)

a baseball game

b)

a basketball game

c)

school

d)

a football game

201.

When I walked in the door, I could smell the chocolate. My mouth was watering already. I had $3.00 in my pocket. I was going to have a tough decision to make, because it all looked delicious.
Where am I?

a)

school

b)

grandmother's house

c)

grocery store

d)

bakery

202.

As the runner tried to steal second base, I watched the catcher throw the ball to the second baseman. It was a matter of seconds and the play was over. The runner beat the throw. "Safe," I yelled.
Who am I?

a)

picther

b)

coach

c)

player

d)

umpire

Question Bank for Grade 5 English

Total questions: 202

Worksheet time: 6hrs 44mins

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