WorksheetsOST 5th Grade ELA Practice Test
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 14mins
How does the author use paragraph 3 to prepare the reader for the rest of the story?
Read this sentence from the story. "The statues were passed on to the other ministers and courtiers, but all were baffled. (paragraph 5)" What does the word baffled mean as it is used in this sentence?
confused
frustrated
easily tricked
easily angered
How do paragraphs 3–6 contribute to the plot?
by introducing a different problem
by providing more details about the setting
by developing the king as a troubled character
by building the conflict around the mystery of the statues
Read this sentence from paragraph 16. "My lord, your friend wishes to convey that one should not keep the company of such people." What does the word convey mean as it is used in this sentence?
agree
communicate
pretend
respond
How are the king and the prince different in the story?
The king is unable to solve the problem, but the prince keeps trying.
The king is powerful, but the prince gets no respect.
The king is easily angered, but the prince is calm and friendly.
The king is fascinated by the mystery, but the prince is troubled by it.
Which detail supports the answer in Part A?
The king summons ministers and courtiers, but the prince has no one to help him.
The king calls for help, but the prince spends all night solving the mystery.
The king looks at the statues with amusement, while the prince performs scientific tests.
The king demands a clever courtier, while the prince patiently feeds the birds in the garden.
Which sentence describes a theme of the story?
Good things come in all shapes and sizes.
It is not always better to give than to receive.
The solution to a problem is not always easily seen.
After getting a gift you should always send a gift in return.
In the Answer Document, complete the chart by selecting which phrases refer to the prince and which ones refer to the king. Some phrases may refer to both.
Read this sentence from Passage 1. "Lee says there's no evidence that mountain bike tires cause any more erosion than hikers do." (paragraph 3) What is the meaning of erosion as it is used in paragraph 3 of Passage 1?
drought
harm
pebbles
waste
Select two main ideas from Passage 1.
More people are interested in mountain biking.
People can ride mountain bikes in limited places.
Bans on mountain bikes in wilderness areas should be reconsidered.
Mountain bikes provide people with easier access into hard-to-reach areas of the wilderness.
Solutions related to mountain biking in wilderness areas can be found if people work together.
Select two details that support the answers in Part A.
"It would allow bikers to join hikers and horseback riders in those scenic, undisturbed areas." (paragraph 1)
"They help people move about." (paragraph 5)
"He is with the Wilderness Society." (paragraph 6)
"Rowsome said that only about 10 to 12 percent of all U.S. public lands are protected under the Wilderness Act." (paragraph 7)
"The mountain bikers say bikers should instead focus on working with interest groups and lawmakers to negotiate." (paragraph 9)
Which idea could be supported by both passages?
Protecting the land should be the primary concern of government.
Mountain bikers are concerned that changing the law might be too difficult.
Mountain bikers have access to other places where their bikes are less harmful to the land.
Opening wilderness areas to mountain biking would lead to other mechanical devices being allowed on trails.
Select two sentences, one from each passage, that support the answer in Part A.
We don’t need to ride our bikes everywhere.’ (Passage 1, paragraph 10)
Because mountain bikers ride fast, they startle wildlife more than hikers or horseback-riders do. (Passage 2, paragraph 13)
Let’s face it: Mountain bikers need all that protective gear because they’re not always in control. (Passage 2, paragraph 13)
They have introduced a new bill. (Passage 1, paragraph 1)
But conservationists say allowing the bicycles will alter the character of those spaces. (Passage 1, paragraph 6)
How does the author of Passage 2 make a connection between his wolverine sighting and the issue of allowing mountain bikes on trails?
He explains that wildlife can frighten mountain bikers easily and cause accidents.
He suggests that mountain bikers damage the wilderness some species need to survive.
He suggests that it is necessary to keep people away from animals in their natural habitats.
He explains that mountain bikers often go off trail and this can cause wildlife to leave the area.
What does the word veer mean as it is used in paragraph 13 of Passage 2?
explore
park
reach
turn
In the Answer Document, select two sentences that compare the perspectives presented in the passages.
The passages present differing views on how mountain bikes impact trails.
The passages present similar views on the purpose for visiting wilderness trails.
The passages present similar views on the importance of protecting the wilderness.
The passages present similar views on the safety risks presented by mountain bikes on trails.
The passages present differing views on how desirable the trails would be for mountain bikers.
How is the structure of Passage 1 different from the structure of Passage 2?
Passage 1 presents differing opinions about a proposed bill, while Passage 2 outlines the negative effects of backcountry biking.
Passage 1 describes the effects a proposed bill could have on bikers, while Passage 2 compares and contrasts the effects bikes have on wildlife.
Passage 1 introduces a problem with a bill and gives a solution, while Passage 2 introduces a problem and then gives several possible reasons for it.
Passage 1 outlines the steps needed to pass a bill to allow mountain bikes in wilderness areas, while Passage 2 explains the impact of mountain bikes on the land.
