Practice Test 2 - 5th Grade Writing
20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.
- Which sentence correctly shows that Tom will complete his data collection before the science fair begins next month?
- Which sentence correctly shows the title of the TV show in italics?
- In Chen's twelve-day author study on Pam Muñoz Ryan, what aspects did he research?
- Read the sentence: After the fire drill, the hallway was like a tornado. What does this simile mean?
- Jamal researched earthquakes using a book and a website, then made a simple source list. His notes included: - Earthquakes happen when plates slip along faults - Energy release → shaking; aftershocks can follow - Strong buildings use flexible designs to reduce damage In his report, he wrote: "Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates suddenly move along a fault, releasing energy that causes the ground to shake. Aftershocks may happen afterward, and engineers can design flexible buildings to reduce damage." His source list said: - "Earthquakes and Faults," Earth Science for Kids, 2024 - "Staying Safe in an Earthquake," Ready.gov, accessed Mar. 3, 2025 What showed that Jamal documented his sources correctly for 5th grade?
- Over four weeks, Carlos researched school recycling and revised a letter, flyer, and presentation script for different audiences; every Friday he also wrote a 30-minute reflection journal. Why did Carlos need extended time?
- Read the passage: Unlike her cheerful brother, Sofia felt melancholy after the game ended. Which definition best fits melancholy here?
- Read the sentence. "The hallway was dark, but the classroom was light." The words dark and light are antonyms. What does dark mean?
- How did technology help Carlos, Sofia, and Chen collaborate on their shared Google Docs report?
- Besides using headings, which formatting choice would be MOST useful for helping readers understand Lisa's information about rocks?
- Read the sentence: "Maya wanted to play outside, but it started raining." What does but do?
- Read the narrative. Which conclusion best follows from the narrated experiences and connects to the ending?
- Look at this student's opinion writing. I believe our class should start recycling paper every day. Recycling is good, and people should do it. My dad says Americans throw away about 4.5 pounds of trash per person each day. If we recycle paper, our classroom trash can will not fill up as fast. Also, recycling saves trees, which is important for animals. It would also make our class feel proud. One reason is weak because it is mostly opinion. Which sentence would add a fact that supports the reason about saving trees?
- Choose the correctly spelled word: "Guardé mis juguetes viejos dentro del ___ de madera."
- Tyler's narrative lacks detail and emotional depth. Which revision technique would most improve his story while maintaining the personal narrative structure?
- In Jamal's narrative opening, what technique did he use to orient readers?
- Which revision adds concrete words to make the description of Jamal's run more precise?
- Which revision of the sentence "The bakery is somewhere downtown" best uses the specific information given in the passage?
- Which spelling correctly completes the sentence? "Dejé mi ___ nuevo sobre la mesa del comedor."
- What showed writing routinely included both quick practice and longer projects across subjects?