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CTP practice test, Grade 5

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Verbal Reasoning

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 9 minutes.

  1. 1.

    Spider is to web as

    1. Afly is to nest
    2. Bbird is to egg
    3. Cbird is to nest
    4. Dfeather is to nest
  2. 2.

    Dad ______ the leaves into a big pile, and we jumped in it.

    Which word best completes the sentence?

    1. Araked
    2. Bpoured
    3. Ccooked
    4. Dpainted
  3. 3.

    Mia practiced the piano every day, so at the recital she ______.

    Which answer best completes the sentence?

    1. Aforgot every note
    2. Bdecided to quit
    3. Cstayed home sick
    4. Dplayed her piece smoothly
  4. 4.

    After studying for weeks, Nora felt ______.

    Which answer best completes the sentence?

    1. Athat she needed more weeks
    2. Bthat she had not started
    3. Csure she would fail
    4. Dready for the big test
  5. 5.

    Since the instructions were ______, everyone finished the project correctly.

    Which word best completes the sentence?

    1. Aclear
    2. Bsecret
    3. Cconfusing
    4. Dlong
  6. 6.

    Small is to tiny as

    1. Atall is to huge
    2. Blittle is to huge
    3. Cbig is to huge
    4. Dbig is to short
  7. 7.

    Author is to book as

    1. Aartist is to picture
    2. Bpainter is to picture
    3. Cbrush is to picture
    4. Dpainter is to museum
  8. 8.

    The teacher ______ the class for working quietly all morning.

    Which word best completes the sentence?

    1. Apraised
    2. Bignored
    3. Cforgot
    4. Dscolded
  9. 9.

    Hot is to cold as

    1. Asky is to down
    2. Bup is to over
    3. Chigh is to down
    4. Dup is to down
  10. 10.

    Rain is to umbrella as

    1. Acloud is to sun hat
    2. Bsun is to moon
    3. Csun is to sky
    4. Dsun is to sun hat

Vocabulary

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 7 minutes.

  1. 1.

    Which word means the same as hinder?

    1. Aassist
    2. Bhover
    3. Cwander
    4. Dobstruct
  2. 2.

    Which word shows that an event is the most sure to happen?

    1. Acertain
    2. Bprobable
    3. Cpossible
    4. Dastonished
  3. 3.

    The root port means "carry." What does the word transport mean?

    1. Awrite down
    2. Bcarry from one place to another
    3. Ckeep in one place
    4. Dbreak into pieces
  4. 4.

    If the numerator gets bigger, the fraction gets bigger too.

    This sentence is from a math book. What does numerator mean?

    1. Athe bottom number in a fraction
    2. Bthe answer to a division problem
    3. Cthe top number in a fraction
    4. Da whole number
  5. 5.

    sound
    1. n. something you hear
    2. adj. strong and in good condition
    3. adj. sensible and wise
    4. n. a long, wide body of water between two pieces of land

    Ferries cross the sound to the island every hour.

    Which meaning of sound is used in the sentence?

    1. AMeaning 1
    2. BMeaning 2
    3. CMeaning 3
    4. DMeaning 4
  6. 6.

    The plot of the book had a surprise ending.

    Which meaning of plot is used in this sentence?

    1. Athe events that make up a story
    2. Ba small piece of land
    3. Cmake a secret plan
    4. Dmark points on a graph or map
  7. 7.

    The bank called to verify that Mom made the purchase.

    What does the word verify mean in this sentence?

    1. Ahide something
    2. Bcheck that something is true
    3. Cguess without checking
    4. Dforget about something
  8. 8.

    The stray cat survived on meager scraps of food.

    Which word could take the place of meager without changing what the sentence means?

    1. Ascant
    2. Bplentiful
    3. Ceager
    4. Dnimble
  9. 9.

    Jordan forgot to thank his aunt for the gift. A month later, he finally wrote her a thank-you note, and she was happy to get it.

    Which saying best fits this story?

    1. ATwo heads are better than one
    2. BPractice makes perfect
    3. CThe pen is mightier than the sword
    4. DBetter late than never
  10. 10.

    Which sentence uses a simile?

    1. AThe attic was a gold mine of old comic books and toys.
    2. BGrandma had a lot of cooking to do before Thanksgiving dinner.
    3. COur big dog is kind and careful with the new kitten.
    4. DMy uncle is as tall as a giraffe and has to duck under doorways.

Reading Comprehension

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 13 minutes.

  1. Two Tales of Wishing for More

    Text 1: The Stonecutter (a folktale from Japan)

    A poor stonecutter chipped rock from a mountain every day. One day he wished to be rich, and a spirit granted his wish. Then he saw that the sun was more powerful, so he became the sun. A cloud blocked the sun, so he became a cloud. The wind pushed the cloud, so he became the wind. But the wind could not move the mountain, so he became the mountain. Then he felt a tap, tap, tap. A stonecutter was chipping at his feet. He wished to be himself again, and he was happy at last.

    Text 2: The Fisherman and His Wife (a folktale from Germany)

    A poor fisherman caught a magic fish and set it free. His wife sent him back to wish for a cottage, and the fish granted it. Soon she wanted a castle, and then to be queen. Each wish came true, but she was never satisfied. At last, she wished to rule the sun and the moon. This time, the fish said nothing. When the fisherman got home, his wife was sitting in their old hut once again.

    1.

    In Text 1, why does the stonecutter wish to become a cloud?

    1. AThe wind pushed him away.
    2. BA cloud blocked the sun.
    3. CHe was tired of chipping rock.
    4. DHe wanted to rain on the mountain.
  2. 2.

    In Text 2, why does the fish most likely say nothing to the wife's last wish?

    1. AThe fish has decided she has asked for too much.
    2. BThe fish has gone to find another fisherman.
    3. CThe fish could not hear the fisherman.
    4. DThe fish is happy to grant the wish.
  3. 3.

    How are the two folktales alike?

    1. AIn both, the main character becomes the sun.
    2. BIn both, a character keeps wishing for more power and ends up back where the story began.
    3. CIn both, the main character learns to fish.
    4. DIn both, a spirit punishes someone for being lazy.

  4. Our Town Needs a Skate Park

    To the Editor:

    Right now, kids in Pine Falls who love skateboarding have nowhere safe to ride. We skate in parking lots and on sidewalks, where drivers and shoppers have to watch out for us. I believe our town should build a skate park in Riverside Park.

    First, a skate park would make skating safer. Skaters would ride on smooth ramps made for skating, away from traffic.

    Second, it would give kids a healthy place to go after school. Skating takes balance, strength, and practice.

    Third, it would bring people together. Kids of different ages would meet, help each other learn tricks, and cheer each other on.

    Some people worry that a skate park would cost too much. But local businesses could help pay for it, and kids could hold car washes and bake sales.

    Please help us build a place where we can skate safely.

    Sincerely,
    Nora Kim, Grade 5

    4.

    What is the writer's main claim?

    1. AShoppers should let kids skate on the sidewalks.
    2. BParking lots are the best places to skate.
    3. CThe town should build a skate park in Riverside Park.
    4. DSkateboarding should not be allowed in town.
  5. 5.

    Which reason supports the point that a skate park would make skating safer?

    1. ASkaters would ride on ramps made for skating, away from traffic.
    2. BSkating takes balance, strength, and practice.
    3. CKids of different ages would meet.
    4. DKids could cheer each other on.
  6. 6.

    Why does the writer mention car washes and bake sales?

    1. ATo describe what the skate park would look like
    2. BTo explain why drivers watch out for skaters
    3. CTo give a reason why skating is healthy
    4. DTo answer the worry that a skate park would cost too much

  7. When the Lights Go Out

    When the lights go out and the house is still, My room begins to speak. The heater hums a sleepy tune, The floorboards softly creak. The curtain sways and waves hello To moonlight on the floor. The faucet down the hallway drips A drumbeat, nothing more. Outside, the maple taps the glass With fingers made of leaves, And raindrops tiptoe, soft and light, Like mice along the eaves. My brother whispers, "What was that?" I pull his blanket tight. "It's just our house," I tell him, "saying Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight." I've learned to hear the house's songs As music, soft and deep, The way an old friend hums along Until you fall asleep.

    7.

    Who is the speaker of this poem?

    1. AA little brother who is worried about the sounds
    2. BA parent tucking two children into bed
    3. CThe house itself, talking about its rooms
    4. DA child in bed at night, listening to the house
  8. 8.

    The poem says, "The curtain sways and waves hello." What does this line suggest?

    1. AThe curtain is torn and needs fixing.
    2. BThe window is wide open during a storm.
    3. CSomeone is hiding behind the curtain.
    4. DThe curtain moves gently, as if it were greeting someone.

  9. Summer Reading Challenge

    Maple Grove Public Library
    Summer Reading Challenge
    June 16 to August 8

    Read, explore, and earn prizes this summer! The challenge is free and open to all kids ages 5 to 12.

    How It Works
    1. Sign up at the front desk to get your reading log.
    2. Read for 20 minutes or more each day. Books, magazines, and comics all count!
    3. Color in one star on your log for each day you read.
    4. Bring your log to the front desk every Friday to collect a sticker.

    Prizes
    Fill 10 stars: a free book to keep
    Fill 25 stars: a ticket to the Ice Cream Social
    Fill 40 stars: your name on the Reading Wall of Fame

    Special Events (Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.)
    June 25: Reptile Visitors from the Nature Center
    July 16: Make Your Own Comic Book
    August 6: Ice Cream Social for star readers

    9.

    How many stars must a reader fill to get a free book?

    1. A20
    2. B10
    3. C5
    4. D25
  10. 10.

    Which reader will have a name on the Reading Wall of Fame?

    1. AA reader who reads for at least 20 minutes on 40 different days
    2. BA reader who reads 40 books in one week
    3. CA reader who reads for 40 minutes on one day
    4. DA reader who goes to all three special events

Writing

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 9 minutes.

  1. 1.

    Write a complete ______ about your weekend.

    Which word is spelled correctly and completes the sentence?

    1. Asentance
    2. Bsentence
    3. Csentense
    4. Dsentince
  2. 2.

    May I open the window?

    What does the word may tell the reader?

    1. ASomeone is able to do it.
    2. BSomeone is asking if something is allowed.
    3. CIt could happen, but it is not certain.
    4. DIt is a rule, or something that has to happen.
  3. 3.

    Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

    1. ALeo asked mom if he could take Spanish next year.
    2. BLeo asked Mom if he could take Spanish next year.
    3. CLeo asked Mom if he could take spanish next year.
    4. Dleo asked Mom if he could take Spanish next year.
  4. 4.

    Which group of words is a complete sentence?

    1. AWaiting for the bus in the rain.
    2. BThe soup smelled delicious.
    3. CSince the store was closed.
    4. DThe big yellow bus at the corner.
  5. 5.

    Which sentence uses commas correctly?

    1. ALet's go to the, park, Leo, before it rains.
    2. BLet's go to the park Leo, before it rains.
    3. CLet's go to the, park, Leo before it rains.
    4. DLet's go to the park, Leo, before it rains.
  6. 6.

    1. Later, he and his sister taped signs to light poles around the block.
    2. That evening, a neighbor called to say Rusty was in her garden.
    3. He searched the backyard and called Rusty's name again and again.
    4. Diego hugged Rusty and promised to always close the gate.

    In what order should these sentences go?

    1. A1, 3, 2, 4
    2. B3, 2, 1, 4
    3. C3, 1, 2, 4
    4. D3, 1, 4, 2
  7. 7.

    Different animals sleep in very different ways. Some bats sleep for about twenty hours each day. In contrast, giraffes often sleep for less than two hours a day. ______

    Which sentence would be the best concluding sentence for this paragraph?

    1. ADolphins rest one half of their brain at a time so they can keep swimming.
    2. BSleep habits vary widely across the animal kingdom.
    3. COur town is building a new fire station.
    4. DMy cousin is learning to play the violin.
  8. 8.

    Mom asked whether I wanted boots ______ sneakers.

    Which word or words best complete the sentence?

    1. Abut
    2. Bso
    3. Cor
    4. Dnor
  9. 9.

    We ate lunch. We went to the zoo.

    Which sentence best combines the two sentences without changing what they mean?

    1. AAfter we ate lunch, we went to the zoo.
    2. BWe ate lunch, we went to the zoo.
    3. CBefore we ate lunch, we went to the zoo.
    4. DAfter we ate lunch we, went to the zoo.
  10. 10.

    ______ Earth's magnetic field stretches between points near the North Pole and the South Pole. As a result, the magnetized needle in a compass lines up with that field. Thanks to Earth's magnetism, a compass helps people find their way.

    Which sentence would be the best topic sentence for this paragraph?

    1. AA compass works because Earth acts like a giant magnet.
    2. BThe spring concert will be held in the gym.
    3. CMy cousin just adopted a kitten from the shelter.
    4. DOne end of the needle points north, so travelers can figure out every other direction.

Quantitative Reasoning

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 10 minutes.

  1. 1.

    A board is 5 feet long. How many inches is that? (1 foot = 12 inches)

    1. A5
    2. B50
    3. C60
    4. D61
  2. 2.

    A shopper buys 4 plants at $17 each and 7 pots at $12 each, and pays with $200. How much change is there?

    1. A$48
    2. B$54
    3. C$116
    4. D$152
  3. 3.

    A rehearsal begins at 9:46 am and finishes at 12:01 pm. How long does it last?

    1. A2 hours 15 minutes
    2. B1 hour 15 minutes
    3. C2 hours
    4. D2 hours 45 minutes
  4. 4.

    Adult tickets to a museum cost $30 and child tickets cost $25. A group buys 2 times as many child tickets as adult tickets and spends $1,120 altogether. How many adults are in the group?

    1. A14
    2. B28
    3. C42
    4. D45
  5. 5.

    A farmyard holds only ducks and sheep. Altogether there are 32 animals and 86 legs. How many sheep are there?

    1. A11
    2. B21
    3. C22
    4. D43
  6. 6.

    Tickets to a concert cost $13 for an adult and $6 for a child. A group of 23 people paid $236 altogether. How many adults were in the group?

    1. A9
    2. B14
    3. C15
    4. D18
  7. 7.

    A straight bike path is 612 ft long. There is a post every 12 ft along it, including one at each end. How many posts are there?

    1. A47
    2. B52
    3. C53
    4. D62
  8. 8.

    18 July is a Friday. What day of the week is 3 August? (July has 31 days.)

    1. ASunday
    2. BSaturday
    3. CWednesday
    4. DMonday
  9. 9.

    Two numbers add to 32, and one is 14 more than the other. What is the larger number?

    1. A7
    2. B16
    3. C18
    4. D23
  10. 10.

    A wildlife park holds only emus and wombats. Altogether there are 43 animals and 96 legs. How many wombats are there?

    1. A5
    2. B24
    3. C38
    4. D53

Mathematics

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 12 minutes.

  1. 1.

    How long is the strip of paper? Measure to the nearest eighth of an inch.

    1. A4 3/4 inches
    2. B4 7/8 inches
    3. C4 inches
    4. D5 1/2 inches
  2. 2.

    What mixed number names point P on the number line?

    1. A1 1/9
    2. B2 1/8
    3. C1 7/8
    4. D1 1/8
  3. 3.

    The points on the grid are (0, 0), (1, 2), (2, 4). The pattern goes on in the same way. What ordered pair comes next?

    1. A(6, 3)
    2. B(3, 6)
    3. C(3, 5)
    4. D(4, 6)
  4. 4.

    2,894 books need to go on shelves. Each shelf holds 14 books. How many shelves are needed for all the books?

    1. A208
    2. B10
    3. C207
    4. D206
  5. 5.

    The average of 10 parcel masses in kilograms is 12. When 3 more are included, the average of all 13 becomes 13. What is the total of the 3 that were added?

    1. A49
    2. B169
    3. C39
    4. D50
  6. 6.

    A pattern starts at 7 and follows the rule "add 2." The first three numbers are 7, 9, 11. Which statement about the pattern is true?

    1. AEvery number in the pattern is even.
    2. BThe numbers switch between odd and even.
    3. CEvery number in the pattern is a multiple of 2.
    4. DEvery number in the pattern is odd.
  7. 7.

    Round 99,638 to the nearest hundred.

    1. A99,600
    2. B100,000
    3. C99,640
    4. D99,700
  8. 8.

    All the trail mix is put together and shared equally among the 11 bags. How much trail mix is in each bag then?

    1. A1 pound
    2. B8 1/4 pounds
    3. C3/4 pound
    4. D2 1/16 pounds
  9. 9.

    Priya has n cards. Lucas has 8 fewer than twice as many as Priya. Which expression shows how many cards Lucas has?

    1. A2n − 8
    2. B8n − 2
    3. C8 − 2n
    4. D2(n − 8)
  10. 10.

    What is the least common multiple of 6, 8, 9?

    1. A9
    2. B72
    3. C24
    4. D432

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