5th Grade CRCT #1

LANGUAGE ARTS

100

What is the adjective in this sentence " It was hard to find a good book in the library."

good

200

Which sentence uses the first word as an interjection? A. Also, I need to walk my dog as soon as I get home from school. B. Still, I believe that we will arrive to the movie theater on time! C. So, these are the things we need to do before we go out today. D Oh, that is a very creative way to solve this problem!

The correct answer is Choice (D) Oh, that is a very creative way to solve this problem! This sentence uses the word Oh as an interjection. The words in choices (A) and (B), Also and Still, introduce the main clause. Choice (C) has the underlined word So which functions as a conjunction.

300

Which pair of words correctly completes the second sentence? Sara thought she might be getting sick. She was too hot too cold all night long, and she did not sleep very well. A either/or B neither/or C either/nor D neither/nor

The correct answer is Choice (A) either/or. These correlative conjunctions correctly complete the second sentence.

400

Which of these is the BEST closing sentence to add to the end of the paragraph? Jasmine bounced into the kitchen, but she came to a sudden halt as she looked around the room. Sammy, her little brother, had decided to make brownies, but he had never done any cooking before. One broken egg made a bright yellow spot on the floor. The yellow of another egg dripped down the side of the cabinet. A box of brownie mix lay on its side on the counter, and more brownie mix lay in a pile on the floor. A Sammy called to her. B Jasmine liked to make brownies. C Her brother would make pizza next. D The kitchen was certainly a huge mess.

The correct answer is Choice (D) The kitchen was certainly a huge mess. A closing sentence usually summarizes the paragraph. Choice (D) is the only one that sums up what the paragraph is about.

500

Which sentence uses correct verb tense? A Tomorrow I went with my family to watch a baseball game on opening day. B I will find out what happens to the main character when I finished the book. C This bicycle was built to be ridden on dirt trails and narrow paths in the woods. D My brother would have done well on his piano lesson if he will have practiced more.

The correct answer is Choice (C) This bicycle was built to be ridden on dirt trails and narrow paths in the woods. This sentence uses the verb tense correctly and consistently.

SCIENCE

100

Static electricity can be built up by: a. clothes spinning around in a dryer. b. a battery and a light bulb. c. plugging in an iron d. a glass of water

a. clothes spinning around in a dryer.

200

Which is best used to observe cells and their structure? binoculars, microscopes, telescopes, the naked eye

microscopes

300

When volcanoes erupt, they overflow with: molten lava, oil, hot water, clay

molten lava

400

Redwood trees can grow to be very tall. They can drow so tall because they are: vascular, deciduous, nonvascular, flowering

vascular

500

What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires: aluminum, tin, rubber, water

rubber

SOCIAL STUDIES

100

People play different roles in economics - producer, provider, consumer, and investor. The person working at a grocery store is a: producer, provider, consumer, investor

provider

200

The United States space exploration that began in the 1960s caused which of these industries to grow rapidly: automobile, petroleum, computer, chemical

computer

300

(Germany invades Poland, the Holocaust, V-E Day, V-J Day) All of these are associated with: the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War

World War II

400

The 14th Amendment was approved by the states and became part of the United States Constitution in 1868. The purpose of this amendment was to define citizenship and to protect the rights gained by: European immigrants, African Americans, factory workers, naturalized citizens

African Americans

500

There were a number of important leaders during World War II, such as Josef Stalin. Who was Josef Stalin? a. an Italian dictator during World War II b. a military advisor to Hitler during World War II c. a British general during World War II d. a dictator of the Soviet Union during World War II

d. a dictator of the Soviet Union during World War II

MATH 1

100

Which of the following has a value less than 1/2: a. 2/3 b. 7/10 c. 1/4 d. 3/5

c. 1/4

200

Which of these numbers are prime numbers? 1, 3, 9, 13, 15, 21, 25

3 and 13

300

If C represents a number, which of the following means "5 less than a number"? a. C - 5 b. C x 5 c. C / 5 d. C + 5

a. C - 5

400

What is the value of the 7 in 23,078,566,000? a. 7 million b. 70 million c. 78 million d. 700 million

b. 70 million

500

What number is equivalent to the expression below? (3 x 1,000,000) + (6 x 10,000) + (5 x 100) + 1 a. 3,651 b. 306,501 c. 3,060,501 d. 3,065,001

c. 3,060,501

READING

100

In which sentence does Janice BEST summarize her thoughts? A The movie takes viewers along as Celia gets used to living in one place instead of traveling the globe. B Although it was one of the most fascinating aspects of the film, the movie only showed the lives of the circus performers at the beginning. C Fans of actress Sarah Woods, who plays Celia, will love this movie. D Overall, this was a funny and entertaining movie that kids ages 8–14 will really enjoy.

The correct answer is Choice (D) Overall, this was a funny and entertaining movie that kids ages 8–14 will really enjoy.

200

Which statement BEST supports the passage’s claim that the movie was good? A It tells the story of Celia Spencer, a ten-year-old with an amazing life. B I think it would have been more interesting if the movie spent more time showing what circus life is like. C All of the actors in the movie do a great job. D Certain parts of the movie were a little slow, but there were enough funny moments to make up for it.

The correct answer is Choice (D) Certain parts of the movie were a little slow, but there were enough funny moments to make up for it. This shows the author’s claim that the movie was good.

300

Which statement from the passage would Gabe MOST agree with? A If you’re in the mood to laugh, go see this movie! B I think it would have been more interesting if the movie spent more time showing what circus life is like. C All of the actors in the movie do a great job. D If you want to be entertained, go see this movie!

The correct answer is Choice (B) I think it would have been more interesting if the movie spent more time showing what circus life is like. Though not used in both texts, this statement is a point in which both authors agree.

400

Which statement from the letter BEST shows how the author feels about the movie? A The other day you mentioned you wanted to see the movie The Really Real Story of Celia Spencer. B I think you might want to change your mind about that. C Don’t waste your time or money on this one. D I thought she did a better job acting in Too Fast.

The correct answer is Choice (C) Don’t waste your time or money on this one. The reader can infer the author’s opinion based on this statement from the letter.

500

Based on the letter, what is meant by the phrase cut to the chase? Let me cut to the chase, it was really a boring movie. A to quickly repeat information B to behave in a confused manner C to explain a situation that is confusing D to leave out unnecessary details and get to the point

The correct answer is Choice (D) to leave out unnecessary details and get to the point. This answer is the correct meaning of the idiom in the letter.