Practice Test 11 - 5th Grade Reading

20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.

Elena wants to investigate this observation. Which research question would be most manageable for her to study?
In this passage, 'compelling' most nearly means
Read the story. Maya was excited for the library's "Book Swap Day." Everyone could bring one book and trade for another. Maya carried her newest graphic novel, still shiny. She hoped to trade for the popular adventure series everyone talked about. At the swap table, Maya saw a plain, worn book with a hand-drawn cover. The title was The Small Garden. No one reached for it. "It looks old," Maya thought. Then she noticed the name inside the cover: "To my granddaughter, with love." Maya imagined someone reading it many times. She opened to a page and found a sketch of a sunflower and a note in the margin: "Look closely. Small things matter." Maya hesitated. She could grab the popular book quickly. Instead, she chose The Small Garden. Later that night, Maya read about a girl who planted seeds in a cracked sidewalk. The seeds didn't change the whole city, but they made neighbors stop, talk, and smile. Maya closed the book and stared at her windowsill. The next morning, she placed a tiny cup of soil there and planted two seeds from her mom's packet. "Just two," she said, "but it's a start." What message does the author want readers to understand from Maya's choice and what she does afterward?
This paragraph describes a school carnival experience, but jumps between different types of details. To improve clarity and organization, which revision approach would help readers follow the experience MOST effectively?
Which sentence correctly demonstrates understanding that some verbs have the same form in both present and past tense, while others change significantly?
Which sentence from the story shows that the umbrella works again after Emma fixes it?
To match both the dialogue tag and the meaning of the sentence, this line should be read—
Which evidence from the passage supports the author's reason that the cafeteria can be loud enough to affect students?
How many irregular verbs appear in their correct past tense forms in this paragraph?
Based on the story, what can you infer about why Sofia keeps returning to the creek?
Which statement best compares Keisha and Sofia as they make fruit salsa?
Which sentence correctly shows the formatting for a scientific article title and the journal in which it was published?
To understand why this character transformation is significant, which question should students ask while reading?
What does the success of the student-created library reveal about how communities can respond to unexpected challenges?
The conflict between Marcus and Elena demonstrates that their partnership failed because
Read this sentence: 'The teacher said that homework is important, but she also said students shouldn't stress too much about it.' Which revision would BEST improve the sentence by reducing wordiness while maintaining proper grammar?
What can the reader conclude about a tornado warning compared to a tornado watch?
Read the story, then answer the question. Maya pressed her palm against the cool glass of the library's display case. Inside lay a small brass compass, its lid scratched and its needle still, as if it were holding its breath. A card beneath it read: "Found in the old lighthouse, 1912." "Funny," Maya murmured, "it looks like it's waiting." Ms. Alvarez, the librarian, tilted her head. "Some objects do that. They keep a kind of promise." Maya had promised herself she would try out for the school's speaking contest, but the promise felt thin, like paper left in rain. Even now, her stomach tightened when she imagined standing under bright lights while words tumbled away. On the walk home, wind worried the tree branches, and the sky was the color of unpolished silver. Maya remembered last year's science fair, when she froze beside her poster. She had watched her partner answer every question while Maya's voice stayed locked behind her teeth. That evening, she returned to the library "just to look." Ms. Alvarez unlocked the case and set the compass in Maya's hands. It was heavier than it seemed, and its metal smelled faintly of salt. "I can't borrow it," Maya said quickly. "No," Ms. Alvarez agreed, "but you can hold it for a moment. Notice the hinge. It's stiff because it hasn't been used." Maya flipped the lid open and shut. At first it resisted, then it softened, as if it were remembering how to move. The needle trembled and, slowly, began to turn. "Sometimes," Ms. Alvarez said, "direction comes after you start." The next week, Maya practiced her speech in short pieces. She spoke to the hallway mirror, to the kitchen table, to the quiet dog who blinked like a patient audience. On contest day, she hesitated at the doorway. Her hands felt empty without the compass, yet she pictured the needle waking up. When her name was called, Maya walked forward. The lights were bright, but she kept going. Her first sentence shook, then steadied. By the end, her voice sounded like her own—clear, resilient, and real. Question: Which event is the turning point that leads Maya to change her actions?
Read the text. Then answer the question. The Day the Power Went Out Maya was finishing a puzzle when the lights blinked once, then went dark. The quiet felt strange, like the house was holding its breath. "Did we forget to pay the bill?" her little brother, Amir, whispered. Mom checked her phone. "It's not just us," she said. "The whole block is out." Outside, neighbors stepped onto porches and looked up and down the street. Maya felt a twist in her stomach. She had a science project due tomorrow, and her slides were on the computer. "What if it doesn't come back?" she asked. Mom opened a drawer and handed Maya two flashlights. "Let's make a plan," Mom said. "First, we'll find candles and batteries. Then we'll save your project another way." Maya remembered her teacher saying to back up important work. She found a notebook and began copying the key points of her slides by hand. Amir held the flashlight steady, trying hard not to wiggle. An hour later, the lights snapped on. Maya blinked and laughed. She had copied almost everything. "I thought this was going to ruin my project," she said. Mom smiled. "It didn't ruin it," she replied. "It reminded us to be ready." Maya looked at her notes and felt proud. Even in the dark, she had kept going. Question: Why does Maya probably start copying her slides by hand?
Chen uses different words for different audiences about recycling. Which choice shows a formal feature that fits speaking to the principal?

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