5th Grade Reading Review

Literature

100

From what point of view was this paragraph written? My mom tells me that I have always loved books. I carried one with me everywhere I went even before I could read. I even slept with them when I was younger. Sometimes I get in trouble now for reading when I should be doing chores or listening in class.

First Person

200

Taste Buds Have you ever wondered why some people like foods that others hate? Each person's taste buds are a little bit different. There are four types of taste buds: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. Taste buds are another name for receptors. They are located on the top and sides of the tongue, as well as the roof of the mouth. Taste buds are found in different proportions on each tongue. Some people have more sweet receptors than others do. These receptors are found on the tip of the tongue. People with more sweet receptors usually think that desserts are too rich or that grapefruit tastes better without sugar on it. People who have more bitter receptors than usual tend not to like cooked vegetables or red meats. The sense of smell can affect how foods taste too. Have you ever noticed that food doesn't taste the same when you have a cold? That is because your sense of smell plays a very important role in how your brain processes tastes. Because of this, people with chronic allergies, or other problems that affect the nose, may actually taste food differently. The main idea of this passage is _______________. A. foods we like to eat with sugar B. differences in how we taste C. why we have a tongue D. food in proportions

B. differences in how we taste

300

Which sentence contains an example of hyperbole? A. Sarah's backpack weighed a ton. B. The beautiful snowflakes fell softly. C. Put the blanket on the foot of the bed. D. My dad loves rock and roll music.

A. Sarah's backpack weighed a ton.

400

What type of words are in bold in the following example? The choo-choo train went clickety-clack down the tracks. A. personification B. simile C. onomatopoeia D. imagery

C. onomatopoeia

500

"The Bundle of Sticks" by Aesop An old man called his sons to give them some advice. He held out a bundle of sticks, and said to his oldest son, "Break it." The son tried and tried but could not break the sticks. The other sons also tried. None of them could break the sticks. "Untie the bundle," said the father, "and each of you take one stick." The old man said, "Now, break," and each stick broke. "You see my meaning," said the father. "If you go at a big job one part at a time, it is easier." "Eating an Elephant" One day a young girl was assigned a very long book to read. It has over 200 pages. She had to read it before the end of the school term. When she arrived home, she proceeded to complain to her father. "I cannot read a book this big. It is just too many pages," she said. Her father asked, "How do you eat an elephant?" "What does eating an elephant have to do with reading a long book?" she grumbled. Her father replied, "You read that book the same way you eat an elephant, one bite at a time." Which of the following is the common theme in these fables? A. give up on impossible tasks B. attack big jobs in small parts C. show kindness to others D. hard work always pays off

B. attack big jobs in small parts

Logic

100

Read the passage and then decide what caused the girls to walk slowly. Joni and Keisha were excited that morning as they started their hike up the mountain. They were glad the rain that began the night before had ended. They walked slowly along the wet trail as they chatted about all their plans for the rest of the weekend. A. rain had made the path slippery B. fear of getting lost C. twists and turns in the path D. frequent stops for water

A. rain had made the path slippery

200

Read the following paragraph and decide why Jill's family left so early in the morning. Jill's family was excited about the trip to Disney World. The morning of the trip they left before dawn. They hit very few red lights. They seemed to be the only ones on the interstate. When they passed through the downtown it was like a ghost town. There were no people on the streets and taxi cabs and other cars where nowhere to be found. They were happy that they were making really good time on their trip. A. The city would be beautiful at sunrise. B. They would be able to go to sleep. C. There would be less traffic. D. They would have time to stop at their friend's house.

C. There would be less traffic.

300

My mother won the city baking contest last summer. Every new cake recipe she finds gets tried out in her kitchen. My mother has even invented some of her own recipes. Which conclusion can be drawn from this paragraph? A. It never pays to work hard. B. You can never tell where your talents lie. C. You can overdo a good thing. D. Mother enjoys trying new recipes.

D. Mother enjoys trying new recipes.

400

Choose the correct word or words to complete relationship in the following analogy. Library is to books as ________is to money. A. people B. take out C. coin D. bank

D. bank

500

Choose the best word to complete the following analogy. dog : kennel :: fish : ___________ A. boat B. aquarium C. swimming pool D. worms

B. aquarium

Language & Vocabulary

100

The mayor of our city _____________________ the new park in a ceremony at noon tomorrow. Choose the future tense verb to complete the sentence. A. has dedicated B. will dedicate C. dedicates D. had dedicated

B. will dedicate

200

Which sentence uses adverbs correctly? A. Robert plays most hard of all in close games. B. Robert plays more hard of all in close games. C. Robert plays most hardest of all in close games. D. Robert plays hardest of all in close games.

D. Robert plays hardest of all in close games.

300

Choose the correct compound sentence. A. I want to go to the movies, but I haven't cleaned my room. B. I want to go to the movies. I haven't cleaned my room. C. I want to go to the movies but, I haven't cleaned my room. D. I want to go to the movies; but I haven't cleaned my room.

A. I want to go to the movies, but I haven't cleaned my room.

400

What is another word or phrase for someone who is your "rival"? A. opponent B. cohort C. companion D. friend

A. opponent

500

What does the word "sale" mean? A. to travel on water B. part of a boat C. a store closing D. discount

D. discount

Writing & Research

100

Choose a word more vivid for went. Jonie went home after the tornado warning sounded. A. rushed B. walked C. turned D. strolled

A. rushed

200

If Sharman had a great time at a party, he should describe it as A. long, tiring, and uneventful. B. ordinary, boring, and exhausting. C. exciting, unusual, and eventful. D. slow paced, ordinary, and usual.

C. exciting, unusual, and eventful.

300

Softball games and buzzing bees, blooming flowers and flowing trees. Ice cream wishes and sticky hands, sunny days and beaches of sand. What is the best title for this selection? A. Days of Winter B. Summer Days C. Going to Work D. The Lives of Bees

B. Summer Days

400

Which entry in the bibliography includes all the necessary information needed for publication? A. Smith, Emily. The Life and Times of Martha Jefferson. Wilkington Press, 2002. B. Bradford, James H. The Third Eye. San Francisco: Vision Press, 1999. C. Howard, Kevin, and Maria North. Do-it-yourself Auto Care. Houston: Cuniculus Publishers. d. Garza, Elena. A Guide to North American Rodents. 2005.

B. Bradford, James H. The Third Eye. San Francisco: Vision Press, 1999.

500

A student that needs to quickly locate a topic in an informational text would most likely use the __________ because it provides an alphabetical listing of events, people, and places mentioned in the text. A. glossary B. table of contents C. dictionary D. index

D. index

Communication & Media

100

While reading orally, Shayna should always A. pause at commas. B. read each word with the same tone. C. speak softly. D. read quickly.

A. pause at commas.

200

Which is not a purpose of the news on television? A. to persuade the public B. to inform the public C. to entertain the public D. to confuse the public

D. to confuse the public

300

What is the best way to organize these ideas for a presentation about playing video games? 1. Buy the video game 2. Play the video game. 3. Read the instructions. 4. Learn from your mistakes. 5. Ask friends if they can help, if you do not understand the instructions. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 B. 1, 3, 5, 4, 2 C. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 D. 1, 3, 5, 2, 4

D. 1, 3, 5, 2, 4

400

Ariel had to write a report about the rain forest. The following is a list of ideas she wanted to write about. habitats plant life animal life Which idea will best complete Ariel's list to organize her ideas? A. climate B. holidays C. foods D. schools

A. climate

500

Taste Buds Have you ever wondered why some people like foods that others hate? Each person's taste buds are a little bit different. There are four types of taste buds: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. Taste buds are another name for receptors. They are located on the top and sides of the tongue, as well as the roof of the mouth. Taste buds are found in different proportions on each tongue. Some people have more sweet receptors than others do. These receptors are found on the tip of the tongue. People with more sweet receptors usually think that desserts are too rich or that grapefruit tastes better without sugar on it. People who have more bitter receptors than usual tend not to like cooked vegetables or red meats. The sense of smell can affect how foods taste too. Have you ever noticed that food doesn't taste the same when you have a cold? That is because your sense of smell plays a very important role in how your brain processes tastes. Because of this, people with chronic allergies, or other problems that affect the nose, may actually taste food differently. What conclusions can you draw from this passage? A. Everyone's taste buds are alike. B. Most people hate sweet foods. C. One person may love a food and the other one may hate it. D. Taste and smell don't have anything to do with each other.

C. One person may love a food and the other one may hate it.