Context Clues/Measurement - 5th Grade Level

Reading 1

100

After Lily left home for college, her dad tried to sell the computer games she had played when she was little. However, he soon discovered they were OBSOLETE. The word OBSOLETE means: a) too easy b) out of date c) boring

b) out of date

200

Mrs. Jones was nervous about flying on an airplane. She had never flown before. Her daughter REASSURED her by telling her that planes are very safe. What does REASSURED mean? a) comforted b) reminded c) forced

a) comforted

300

The meadow was full of wildflowers. There were not many large plants, and tress were SPARSE. What does SPARSE mean? a) many b) few c) large

b) few

400

The artist had used VIVID colors in the painting, which made it stand out in the otherwise drab room. What does VIVID mean? a) dull b) tinted c) bright

c) bright

500

Adrian liked his new laptop computer because it was light and PORTABLE. He took it with him everywhere! What does PORTABLE mean? a) small b) movable c) high-tech

b) movable

Reading 2

100

The children danced to the music with merry JUBILATION. What does JUBILATION mean? a) delight b) distress c) surprise

a) delight

200

The substitute teacher felt EXASPERATED because she could not get the students to stop talking and listen. What does EXASPERATED mean? a) lonely b) frustrated c) depressed

b) frustrated

300

Arnold approached the snake CAUTIOUSLY. He thought it was dead, but he didn't know for sure. What does CAUTIOUSLY mean? a) quickly b) carefully c) carelessly

b) carefully

400

Susie could smell the AROMA of freshly baking bread as soon as she walked into the kitchen. What does AROMA mean? a) scent b) sound c) stink

a) scent

500

Luke was COMPENSATED for the yard work he had done over the summer. He spent the money he had earned on a new bike. What does COMPENSATED mean? a)thanked b) complimented c) paid

c) paid

Reading 3

100

The principal DICTATED that all students would be required to follow the school dress code. What word would be a synonym for DICTATED? a) asked b) knew c) commanded

c) commanded

200

The full moon ILLUMINATED the sky so much that we did not need our flashlights. What would be a synonym for ILLUMINATED? a) lit b) darkened c) filled

a) lit

300

Even though Paul was excited about the project, he wanted the other kids to think he was cool, so he answered the teacher's question in a NONCHALANT tone. What would be a synonym for NONCHALANT? a) relaxed b) enthusiastic c) angry

a) relaxed

400

Mrs. Olsen used to love to play the piano. But since she started to lose her hearing, she SELDOM plays anymore. What would be a synonym for SELDOM? a) often b) usually c) rarely

c) rarely

500

Tanya's mother drives slowly when she gets close to the school and is careful to watch for PEDESTRIANS. What would be a synonym for PEDESTRIANS? a) people walking b) pretty scenery c) fruit stands

a) people walking

Math 1

100

A piece of wood is 84 inches long. Which measurement is equivalent to the length of the wood?

A. 6 feet B. 7 feet C. 8 feet D. 12 feet

B. 7ft

200

Mrs. Gable is making fruit punch for the class. She uses 16 cups of orange juice. How many quarts of orange juice did she use?

A. 2 quarts B. 4 quarts C. 8 quarts D. 32 quarts

B. 4qts

300

A small bag of apples weighs 4 pounds. How many ounces do the apples weigh?

A. 20 ounces B. 48 ounces C. 64 ounces D. 72 ounces

C. 64oz

400

A football field is 100 yards long (not including the end zones). How many inches are in 100 yards?

A. 300 inches B. 1,200 inches C. 3,600 inches D. 4,800 inches

B. 1200in

500

An aquarium tank can hold 15 gallons of water. If the tank is currently filled with 42 quarts of water, how many more quarts are needed to fill the tank to its maximum capacity?

A. 3 quarts B. 18 quarts C. 27 quarts D. 60 quarts

B. 18qts

Math 2

100

A movie is 180 minutes long. How many hours long is the movie?

A. 2 hours B. 3 hours C. 4 hours D. 18 hours

B. 3 hrs

200

An athlete ran a race that was 4 kilometers long. How many meters did the athlete run?

A. 40 meters B. 400 meters C. 4,000 meters D. 40,000 meters

C. 4,000 meters

300

A timer was set for 420 seconds. How many minutes is equivalent to 420 seconds?

A. 6 minutes B. 7 minutes C. 42 minutes D. 70 minutes

B. 7 minutes

400

The distance between two landmarks is 2 miles. Given that 1 mile = 1,760 yards, how many yards are in 2 miles?

A. 880 yards B. 2,000 yards C. 3,420 yards D. 3,520 yards

D. 3,520 miles

500

The school's 'Lunch and Learn' program follows this schedule:

1. Math Jeopardy: 11:15 AM to 11:50 AM
2. Lunch Break: 25 minutes
3. Reading Review: 40 minutes

What time does the entire 'Lunch and Learn' program end?

Show your work below by calculating the duration of the first activity, adding the subsequent durations, and determining the final end time.

What is 1:05pm