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Cognitive Contortion: Grade 5 - Series 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the implied meaning of the word "cold" in the following sentence?
"When she gave me a cold look, I knew she was upset.

a)

A. The temperature is low.

b)

B. She is feeling sick.

c)

C. She is unfriendly.

d)

D. She is wearing warm clothes.

2.

In the sentence, "The test was a breeze," what does the word "breeze" imply?

a)

A. The test was easy.

b)

B. The test was related to the weather.

c)

C. The test was difficult.

d)

D. The test was long.

3.

Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

a)

A. The dog chase the cats around the yard.

b)

B. The dogs chases the cat around the yard.

c)

C. The dogs chase the cat around the yard.

d)

D. The dogs chasing the cat around the yard.

4.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

A. She don't like apples.

b)

B. They plays soccer on Saturdays.

c)

C. He and I go to the same school.

d)

D. The boy and his friend is playing.

5.

Which of the following sentences uses the conjunction "because" correctly?

a)

A. I was tired because I stayed up too late.

b)

B. I like pizza because and it's delicious.

c)

C. He went to the park because or he had time.

d)

D. She is happy because her team won and ice cream.

6.

Which sentence shows correct use of a conjunction to combine two ideas?

a)

A. I studied hard, but I failed the test.

b)

B. She wanted to go swimming, or it was raining.

c)

C. We were late so we missed the bus, or we walked home.

d)

D. He is smart, because he didn't finish his homework.

7.

What does the phrase "touch grass" typically mean in internet slang?

a)

A. To poke a grass with your finger.

b)

B. To take a break from the internet and spend time outside.

c)

C. To grow a garden or plant trees.

d)

D. To walk barefoot on the grass for relaxation.

8.

What does the term "doomscrolling" refer to in the context of social media?

a)

A. Continuously reading negative news online.

b)

B. A method of planning for future events.

c)

C. Engaging in online gaming for extended periods.

d)

D. Following a strict diet while browsing the internet.

9.

What does it mean when someone says they are "lowkey" excited?

a)

They are extremely excited and can’t hide it.

b)

They are mildly or secretly excited but not showing it too much.

c)

They are not excited at all.

d)

They are unsure about their feelings.

10.

If someone describes a situation as "mid," what are they saying?

a)

A. The situation is amazing.

b)

B. The situation is terrible.

c)

C. The situation is average or mediocre.

d)

D. The situation is confusing.

11.

What does "no cap" mean in Gen Z slang?

a)

A. They are without a cap.

b)

B. I’m telling the truth, no lies.

c)

C. This is a secret.

d)

D. I’m joking or exaggerating.

12.

If someone says "bet" in response to a plan, what do they mean?

a)

A. They would like to gamble.

b)

B. They are confirming or agreeing.

13.

What does it mean when someone is "yeeting" something?

a)

A. They are throwing or tossing it with force.

b)

B. They are using a code word for hidden treasure.

c)

C. They are showing extreme excitement or enthusiasm.

14.

If someone says, "That outfit is fire," what are they implying?

a)

A. The outfit is consumed by flames.

b)

B. The outfit looks amazing.

15.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

A. The team of players are practicing for the game.

b)

B. The team of players is practicing for the game.

c)

C. The team of players where practicing for the game.

d)

D. The teams of players has been practicing for the game.

16.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses subject-verb agreement:

a)

A. Each of the students have completed their assignment.

b)

B. Each of the students has completed their assignment.

c)

C. Each of the students completing there assignments.

d)

D. Each of the students completed their assignments.

17.

Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement:

a)

A. The flock of birds where flying south for the winter.

b)

B. The flock of birds is flying south for the winter.

c)

C. The flocks of birds are flying south for the winter.

d)

D. The flocks of birds have flown south for the winter.

18.

Which sentence is correct regarding subject-verb agreement?

a)

A. The group of musicians play their instruments beautifully.

b)

B. The group of musicians plays their instruments beautifully.

c)

C. The groups of musicians are playing their instruments beautifully.

d)

D. The groups of musicians were playing their instruments beautifully.

19.

What does the word "raining cats and dogs" mean?

a)

A. It is a pleasant day for a picnic.

b)

B. It is raining very heavily.

c)

C. Cats and dogs are falling from the sky.

d)

D. Animals are having a party outdoors.

20.

Which of the following sentences about Rick Astley makes the best use of subject-verb agreement?

a)

A. Rick Astley never give you up, because he lost his voice.

b)

B. Rick Astley never gives you up, unless he's busy dancing.

c)

C. Rick Astley never gived you up, because he can't remember your name.

d)

D. Rick Astley never giving you up; he's just taking a long break.