Grade 5 English SOL Practice Test — Set 5 of 5
Set 5 of 5 — 6 more free Grade 5 English SOL practice questions from official VDOE released tests.
1. Which detail from the story supports the idea that Katie does a good job singing at the basketball game?
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Answer: B — A teammate says she should try out for the school musical.
2. How has Katie changed at the end of the story?
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Answer: A — She has found something she can do well.
3. Based on the events described in this story, Katie can best be described as —
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Answer: B — clumsy
4. Which is the best summary of this story?
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Answer: A — A girl finds out she has her own talents.
5. Which paragraphs in the story could have this heading Problems on the Basketball Court?
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Answer: C — Paragraphs 8 and 9
6. To give and expect to be paid back. Which meaning of advancing is used in paragraph 10? F 1 G 2 H 3 J 4 23 Read this sentence from paragraph 11. James continued reading signs and some food labels, stumbling over only a few words here and there. The author most likely included this sentence to show that James — A enjoys reading to his brother B is not fully interested in speaking Spanish C does not want to read all the words on the labels D is still learning Spanish 24 Read this dictionary entry. beam v. 1. To send out beams of light. 2. To smile with joy. Which meaning of beaming is used in paragraph 13? F 1 G 2 H 3 J 4 25 How does James feel when his brother compliments him? A Proud of his achievement B Excited about what his teacher will think C Confused by what his brother has said D Embarrassed about receiving praise 26 How does Matt change in the story? F He becomes interested in learning to speak Spanish. G He decides he would like to go to Mexico to improve his Spanish. H He realizes how pretty Spanish sounds when spoken. J He learns that knowing Spanish is necessary when grocery shopping. 27 When James realizes that his brother is impressed by how quickly he has learned Spanish, James — A explains that he was told by his teacher to speak out loud in Spanish B tells Matt why it is important to speak Spanish to others C tries to think of others who can speak Spanish D suggests that Matt practice with him so they can speak Spanish at home 28 Why does James count out loud in Spanish? F To show his brother what he has learned G To practice pronouncing words properly H To show his brother how well he speaks J To complete his history report 29 Matt leaves the kitchen because he — A needs to go to the store B cannot find his book C wants to meet a friend D cannot concentrate well 30 Why does James most likely want to tell Mr. Folley about Matt’s plan? F James knows his teacher will think it is a great way to practice Spanish. G James thinks his teacher may want to join them sometime. H James hopes his teacher will give him extra credit for helping others. J James wants his teacher to teach other students to speak Spanish. Monticello: A Mountaintop Treasure Thomas Jefferson was a man of many achievements. He served as governor of Virginia, representative of America’s government to France, vice president to President John Adams, and the third President of the United States. One of his greatest achievements, however, was designing and building his farm and plantation home, Monticello, located on a mountaintop near Charlottesville, Virginia. Although Thomas Jefferson was an accomplished man, many people do not know that he was a talented gardener who devoted much of his time to caring for the land around his plantation home. It was here that Jefferson kept a diary to record his advancements in growing flowers, plants, fruits, and vegetables. His daughters and granddaughters even took part in this special hobby that was so dear to him. Today, the area is visited by thousands of people each year. Monticello was more than a house to Jefferson. It was also a working farm and plantation covering 5,000 acres. There were flower gardens, fruit and vegetable gardens, and fields. The two orchards grew 170 types of fruit, and the vegetable garden grew 250 kinds of vegetables and herbs. Monticello also was an experimental laboratory. Jefferson brought seeds and plants back from his travels. He practiced a new method of farming by rotating crops every seven years to keep the soil fresh. Not only did Jefferson want a working farm, but he also enjoyed the beauty of the land. In the spring of 1808, Jefferson designed a winding walk bordered with colorful flowers from North America and Europe. This walkway circled the West Lawn and was modeled after English gardens. Along with the winding walk, 20 oval flower beds surrounded the home. Each bed contained a different flower, creating a diversity of plant life on the grounds. Thomas Jefferson lived the last 17 years of his life at his treasured home, where he often entertained visitors and shared the beauty of Monticello. 31 The author gains the reader’s attention in the first paragraph by — A giving information about France and the United States B comparing Jefferson’s and Adams’ achievements C describing the mountains near Charlottesville D listing Jefferson’s many successes 32 In paragraph 2, the word accomplished means — F successful G popular H humorous J thoughtful 33 In paragraph 3, the word method means — A activity B area C business D system 34 According to the article, how was Jefferson different from most American farmers of his time? F He experimented with a new kind of farming. G His plantation was admired by others. H He lived on and farmed his land. J His family helped him care for the land. 35 The idea that Monticello continues to attract attention is best supported by the fact that — A thousands of people visit the home annually B his daughters and granddaughters were involved C many oval flower beds were planted around his home D the last years of his life were spent with family 36 Read these notes that a student wrote about the article. A. 170 types of fruit B. 250 types of vegetables C. Wheat and corn D. Flowers and herbs Which is the best heading for the notes? F How to Be a Good Farmer G Colonial Countryside H The Gardens of Monticello J Life on a Mountaintop 37 Read this sentence. The students asked the student council to reconsider its decision to make the school colors blue and white. In which word does re- mean the same as it does in reconsider? A rest B restaurant C review D regional 38 Read this sentence. The artist mixed yellow and white paints to create an impure white for the sandy beaches in her painting. In which word does im- mean the same as it does in impure? F imaginary G imitate H immense J impatient 39 Which sentence contains a word with a root word that means to make clear? A When Ricky declared he made an “A” on his report, his parents were very proud. B She replied cleverly in response to each question. C The class waited early in the morning to receive their final grades. D Her work on the class assignment showed that she was an earnest student. 40 Which book would give the most information about daily life in South America?
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Answer: J — Visiting Countries Around the World
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