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Worksheets5th Grade FAST reading review
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 23mins
Read the sentence:
Despite her reluctance, Maya finally agreed to join the team.
What does the word reluctance mean?
Excitement to do something
Confusion about a choice
Unwillingness to do something
Confidence in a situation
Read the passage:
"In her article about community gardens, the author describes how neighbors worked together to grow fresh vegetables. She shares their success stories and explains how the gardens improved the community. The author believes this idea could help other neighborhoods too."
What is the author’s perspective in this passage?
The author supports the idea of community gardens.
The author wants gardens to be built in rural areas only.
The author is unsure if gardening really works.
The author prefers store-bought food over garden food.
How does the setting influence the events in a mystery that takes place in a dark forest?
The setting adds suspense and affects how characters act
The setting explains how forests are formed.
The setting provides background information about the author.
The setting shows what the characters looked like.
Read the paragraph:
Some people believe zoos protect animals, while others say animals shouldn’t live in cages. In this article, the author argues that zoos play an important role in conservation. They provide safe environments, protect endangered species, and teach the public about wildlife.
Part A: What is the author’s claim in this paragraph?
Zoos are dangerous for animals
Zoos are helpful for animals
Zoos should be shut down
Zoos only help people
Read the paragraph:
Honeybees play a vital role in the environment. As they gather nectar, bees also transfer pollen between flowers, which helps plants grow and produce fruit. This process is called pollination, and it affects many of the foods people eat, like apples, almonds, and blueberries. In recent years, the honeybee population has declined because of habitat loss, pesticide use, and disease. Scientists are working hard to understand and solve the problem so that bees can continue to support healthy ecosystems.
PART A - What is the central idea of this paragraph?
Bees are pests that can sting people
Scientists are studying how honey is made
Honeybees are important to the environment and food supply
Blueberries are pollinated by bees
Read the paragraph:
Honeybees play a vital role in the environment. As they gather nectar, bees also transfer pollen between flowers, which helps plants grow and produce fruit. This process is called pollination, and it affects many of the foods people eat, like apples, almonds, and blueberries. In recent years, the honeybee population has declined because of habitat loss, pesticide use, and disease. Scientists are working hard to understand and solve the problem so that bees can continue to support healthy ecosystems.
PART B - Which two details support the central idea? (Select two.)
Bees sting when they feel threatened
Bees transfer pollen between flowers
Many fruits depend on pollination
Bees only pollinate flowers in forests
Scientists study bees
Read the paragraph:
In the last ten years, cities around the world have added hundreds of bike lanes to busy streets. These lanes create safer spaces for cyclists, encourage people to ride bikes instead of drive, and reduce traffic and air pollution. Some drivers complain that bike lanes take up space and slow traffic, but recent studies show that cities with bike lanes actually see fewer car accidents and improved traffic flow. More and more city leaders are now considering ways to expand bike lane programs.
What is the author’s perspective about adding bike lanes in cities?
Bike lanes make traffic worse for everyone
Bike lanes are helpful and should be expanded
Drivers and cyclists can’t share the road
Most people dislike riding bikes
Read the paragraph:
Some people think video games are just for entertainment, but researchers have discovered that certain games can actually help students learn. Educational games challenge players to solve problems, think critically, and work through multi-step tasks. Some games even help students practice math, reading, or history in an engaging way. Not all video games are educational, but when used correctly, they can be powerful tools in the classroom.
What claim is made in the paragraph?
All video games are educational
Students should stop playing games
Video games can be useful for learning
Video games are better than books
Read the sentence:
The doctor used a microscope to look at the tiny cells.
What does the prefix micro- mean?
Small
Large
Round
Fast
Read the sentence:
The children were astonished when the magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
What does the word astonished mean in this sentence?
Bored
Angry
Amazed
Confused
Read the passage:
Michael breathed a sigh of relief when he walked in the door and found his dog sitting on the couch. He had spent the whole day searching for him and thought he was gone forever.
Which story element is being described in this passage?
Character
Solution
Setting
Read the Passage:
Christina walked into her new classroom on the first day of school. It was bright, with posters and pictures
on the walls. The room smelled like freshly sharpened pencils and desks were paired in groups around the room.
Which story element is being described in this passage?
Setting
Character
Problem
Read the passage:
Taylor Swift is the number one singer in the country. Her blonde hair shimmers around her pale face and red lips. She plays at concerts every day and creates amazing music. Taylor Swift is an idol!
Which story element is being described in this passage?
Setting
Solution
Character
Read this sentence:
"Her smile was sunshine on a rainy day."
What does the metaphor mean in the sentence?
She liked sunny weather.
Her smile made people happy.
She only smiled when it rained.
She had a bright smile.
Read the passage:
Callie woke up in a puddle of sweat. Her cheeks burned and her head ached. She knew she was going to miss the big test in math today.
Which story element is being described in this passage?
Character
Problem
Solution
Read the passage:
Noah got up, found his glasses, and dusted them off. He picked up the bat and was ready for the next pitch. It didn’t matter how many times he missed the ball, got hit in the face, or lost his glasses, he was not going to give up until he hit the baseball.
Which story element is being described in this passage?
Theme
Solution
Character
Read the passage:
Dylan always recognized the cashier at the coffee shop. He always wore a baseball cap with a bright yellow smiling face on it, a hoop earring in his left ear, and a scruffy beard that covered his face. His voice was raspy, but he was the kindest cashier Dylan knew.
Which story element is being described in this passage?
Problem
Theme
Character
Read the passage:
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 central idea?
Weekends are time to travel.
The writers enjoys spending time with family.
The grandparents' live far away.
The writers is sad to leave their cousin.
What is theme?
The central idea of the passage.
What the text is mostly about.
How the problem is solved.
The lesson or message of the story.
Which details should I pay attention to when I’m asked to describe a character? Select ALL that apply
What the character says
The character's action
The setting of the story
How others react to the character
What is Author's Perspective?
Author’s Perspective refers to how the writer thinks or feels about the topic at hand.
Author’s Perspective refers to the facts presented in the text.
Author’s Perspective refers to first person or third person
