Free Printable TerraNova Practice Test for Grade 5

Scholar Tests · Set 2

TerraNova practice test, Grade 5

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Reading

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

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
1.
What is the writer's main claim?
1. AKids should hold more car washes.
2. BParking lots are the best places to skate.
3. CShoppers should let kids skate on the sidewalks.
4. DThe town should build a skate park in Riverside Park.
2.
Which reason supports the point that a skate park would make skating safer?
1. ALocal businesses could help pay for it.
2. BKids could cheer each other on.
3. CSkating takes balance, strength, and practice.
4. DSkaters would ride on ramps made for skating, away from traffic.
3.
Why does the writer mention car washes and bake sales?
1. ATo explain why drivers watch out for skaters
2. BTo show that kids are good at washing cars
3. CTo answer the worry that a skate park would cost too much
4. DTo give a reason why skating is healthy
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.
4.
Who is the speaker of this poem?
1. AA plumber fixing a dripping faucet
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
5.
The poem says, "The curtain sways and waves hello." What does this line suggest?
1. AThe curtain moves gently, as if it were greeting someone.
2. BSomeone is hiding behind the curtain.
3. CThe speaker is waving at the moon.
4. DThe window is wide open during a storm.
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
6.
Under which heading can a reader find out what happens on July 16?
1. AHow It Works
2. BSpecial Events
3. CSummer Reading Challenge
4. DReading Log
7.
Which reader will have a name on the Reading Wall of Fame?
1. AA reader who signs up on the very first day
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 reads for at least 20 minutes on 40 different days
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.
8.
In Text 1, why does the stonecutter wish to become a cloud?
1. AHe was tired of chipping rock.
2. BA rich man told him to.
3. CA cloud blocked the sun.
4. DThe wind pushed him away.
9.
In Text 2, why does the fish most likely say nothing to the wife's last wish?
1. AThe fish has gone to find another fisherman.
2. BThe fish has decided she has asked for too much.
3. CThe fish could not hear the fisherman.
4. DThe fish is happy to grant the wish.
10.
How are the two folktales alike?
1. AIn both, a magic fish grants wishes to a poor family.
2. BIn both, the main character learns to fish.
3. CIn both, a character keeps wishing for more power and ends up back where the story began.
4. DIn both, a spirit punishes someone for being lazy.

Vocabulary

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 8 minutes.

1.
It is arrogant to brag that you never make mistakes.
What does the word arrogant mean in this sentence?
1. Anervous and shy
2. Btired and sleepy
3. Cmodest and kind
4. Dacting as if you are better than others
2.
Jada let the cat out of the bag before the surprise party even started.
What does the phrase in bold mean?
1. Akept a secret
2. Blet a pet out of a sack
3. Clost a pet
4. Dtold a secret by mistake
3.
Which word means the opposite of inquire?
1. Aacquire
2. Bask
3. Cinspire
4. Danswer
4.
Which pair of words are synonyms?
1. Apersevere and persist
2. Baccumulate and accelerate
3. Chinder and assist
4. Dhazardous and humorous
5.
I'm so tired that I'm going to hit the hay early tonight.
What does the phrase in bold mean?
1. Apunch a pile of hay
2. Bfeed the horses
3. Cgo to bed
4. Dstay up late
6.
pres·ent
1. n. a gift
2. adj. here, not absent
3. n. the time that is happening now
4. v. show or explain something to a group

Ten students were present at the club meeting.
Which meaning of present is used in the sentence?
1. AMeaning 1
2. BMeaning 2
3. CMeaning 3
4. DMeaning 4
7.
I heard a strange sound in the attic.
In which sentence does sound have the same meaning as in the sentence above?
1. AWhales swim in the sound near the coast.
2. BThe old bridge is still sound and safe to cross.
3. CThe inspector said the old house was sound.
4. DThe sound of the waves helped me fall asleep.
8.
These words are in order from mildest to strongest: apprehensive, ______, terrified.
Which word belongs in the blank?
1. Apleased
2. Benraged
3. Cfrightened
4. Dimportant
9.
What does the prefix pre- mean in the word pretest?
1. Aabove or more than
2. Bbefore
3. Cnot
4. Done
10.
Write an expression that shows 4 more than 7.
This sentence is from a math book. What does expression mean?
1. Aa kind of graph
2. Bthe answer to a problem
3. Ca picture of a shape
4. Dnumbers, symbols, and operations grouped together, such as 3 + 5

Language

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

1.
I wanted to play outside it was raining too hard.
This is a run-on sentence. Which choice fixes it correctly?
1. AI wanted to play outside but, it was raining too hard.
2. BI wanted to play outside, but it was raining too hard.
3. CI wanted to play outside, it was raining too hard.
4. DI wanted to play outside. it was raining too hard.
2.
Nia is writing a story about a day at a canyon in Arizona.
Which sentence adds a detail about what Nia saw at a canyon in Arizona?
1. AThe air smelled dusty, with a hint of sage after the brief rain.
2. BA lizard's feet scratched over the rocks, and the wind whistled through the canyon.
3. CThe sun-baked rock scorched Nia's palm when she leaned against it.
4. DTall saguaro cactuses stood like giants against the pink sky.
3.
Which sentence is a complex sentence?
1. ALeo studied hard, so he did well on the test.
2. BAlthough the hill was steep, Maya rode her bike to the top.
3. CThe snow melted in the sun.
4. DWe swam in the lake and ate lunch on the dock.
4.
1. With good preparation, you will feel confident when it is your turn to speak.
2. Begin by researching your topic and writing down the most important facts.
3. Use those facts to make a few clear slides or note cards.
4. Finally, practice your talk out loud until you can give it without reading every word.
In what order should these sentences go?
1. A2, 3, 4, 1
2. B2, 4, 3, 1
3. C1, 3, 4, 2
4. D2, 1, 4, 3
5.
My brother and my cousin ______ on the same soccer team.
Which word or words best complete the sentence?
1. Awas
2. Bis
3. Care
4. Dhas been
6.
Is this ______ jacket?
Which word best completes the sentence?
1. Ayou're
2. Byour
3. Cyoure
4. Dyore
7.
Readers of the Riverside Times, I urge you to adopt your next pet from the animal shelter. Shelters are full of healthy dogs and cats that need loving homes. However, many people buy pets from breeders without visiting a shelter first. Adopting a pet also costs less than buying one, and it gives an animal a second chance. Your next best friend may be waiting at the shelter right now.
Who is the writer most likely writing this paragraph for?
1. Apeople who read the town newspaper
2. Bthe cooks in a restaurant kitchen
3. Ca kindergarten class on a field trip
4. Da team of astronauts in space
8.
I believe students should have a voice in choosing the cafeteria menu. Right now, adults choose every meal without asking students what they like. Instead, a student committee could help plan healthy meals that kids actually enjoy. ______
Which sentence would be the best concluding sentence for this paragraph?
1. AMy cousin plays the cello in the youth orchestra.
2. BWe saw a bald eagle on our hike last weekend.
3. CGiving students a say in the menu would make lunch better for everyone.
4. DWhen students enjoy their meals, less food ends up in the trash.
9.
The rain stopped. We went outside to play.
Which sentence best combines the two sentences without changing what they mean?
1. AAfter the rain, stopped we went outside to play.
2. BThe rain stopped, we went outside to play.
3. CAfter the rain stopped, we went outside to play.
4. DBefore the rain stopped, we went outside to play.
10.
Lighthouses have helped sailors stay safe along dangerous coasts for centuries. Their bright lights warn ships about rocks and shallow water at night. My grandfather fixes old radios in his garage. In addition, each lighthouse flashes its own pattern, so sailors can tell where they are. In thick fog, many lighthouses also sound loud horns to warn ships. For hundreds of years, these towers have guided ships safely to shore.
Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?
1. AMy grandfather fixes old radios in his garage.
2. BIn thick fog, many lighthouses also sound loud horns to warn ships.
3. CIn addition, each lighthouse flashes its own pattern, so sailors can tell where they are.
4. DTheir bright lights warn ships about rocks and shallow water at night.

Language Mechanics

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 8 minutes.

1.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
1. AThe museum has dinosaur bones old coins, and a real space suit.
2. BThe museum has dinosaur bones old coins, and, a real space suit.
3. CThe museum has, dinosaur bones, old coins, and a real space suit.
4. DThe museum has dinosaur bones, old coins, and a real space suit.
2.
The bark of the tree felt ______.
Which word is spelled correctly and completes the sentence?
1. Arough
2. Broughe
3. Crugh
4. Drouf
3.
Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
1. ASeveral women oars were lifted out of the water.
2. BSeveral women's oar's were lifted out of the water.
3. CSeveral women's oars were lifted out of the water.
4. DSeveral women' oars were lifted out of the water.
4.
Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?
1. AOur teacher, Mrs. Brooks, grew up in the South.
2. Bour teacher, Mrs. Brooks, grew up in the South.
3. COur teacher, Mrs. Brooks, grew up in the south.
4. DOur Teacher, Mrs. Brooks, grew up in the South.
5.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
1. AWell, I think, we should ask the teacher.
2. BWell, I think we should ask the teacher.
3. CWell I think, we should ask the teacher.
4. DWell I think we should ask the teacher.
6.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
1. A"Are we turning back?", asked Priya.
2. B"Are we turning back?" Asked Priya.
3. C"Are we turning back"? asked Priya.
4. D"Are we turning back?" asked Priya.
7.
Which sentence writes the title correctly?
1. AOur class newspaper ran an article called "Lunch Gets Healthier".
2. BOur class newspaper ran an article called "Lunch Gets Healthier."
3. COur class newspaper ran an article called Lunch Gets Healthier.
4. DOur class newspaper ran an article called Lunch Gets Healthier.
8.
Which word is spelled correctly?
1. Apopulasion
2. Bpopulaton
3. Cpopullation
4. Dpopulation
9.
Which sentence writes the title correctly?
1. AWe laughed all the way through Penguins on parade.
2. BWe laughed all the way through Penguins on Parade.
3. CWe laughed all the way through "Penguins on Parade."
4. DWe laughed all the way through Penguins on Parade.
10.
Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?
1. AOn Labor Day, we had a cookout with Aunt rosa.
2. BOn Labor Day, we had a Cookout with Aunt Rosa.
3. Con Labor Day, we had a cookout with Aunt Rosa.
4. DOn Labor Day, we had a cookout with Aunt Rosa.

Mathematics

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

1.
A pattern starts at 9 and follows the rule "add 2." The first three numbers are 9, 11, 13. What is the 12th number in the pattern?
1. A24
2. B31
3. C33
4. D29
2.
Which fraction is the least?
1. A4/5
2. B3/4
3. C2/3
4. D3/5
3.
How long is the piece of yarn? Measure to the nearest quarter inch.
1. A3 1/4 inches
2. B3 1/2 inches
3. C7 1/4 inches
4. D3 inches
4.
What ordered pair names point A?
1. A(5, 2)
2. B(1, 5)
3. C(2, 5)
4. D(2, 4)
5.
What mixed number names point P on the number line?
1. A4 3/5
2. B4 1/4
3. C3 3/4
4. D4 3/4
6.
What is the total weight of all the bags that weigh 1/2 pound?
1. A2 pounds
2. B1/2 pound
3. C1 1/2 pounds
4. D1 pound
7.
What is the value of [10 + (9 × 6)] − 3?
1. A61
2. B64
3. C111
4. D54
8.
Which of these means the same as 2⁴?
1. A2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2
2. B2 × 2 × 2
3. C2 × 2 × 2 × 2
4. D2 × 4
9.
At a drama group, 1/3 of the members are boys. There are 62 more girls than boys. How many members are there altogether?
1. A124
2. B186
3. C93
4. D62
10.
Hugo recorded these scores: 9, 10, 11, 10, 10 and 31. What is the mean after the unusual value is left out?
1. A31
2. B22
3. C10
4. D14

Mathematics Computation