OST 5th Grade ELA Practice Test

How does the author use paragraph 3 to prepare the reader for the rest of the story?

Read this sentence from the story. "The statues were passed on to the other ministers and courtiers, but all were baffled. (paragraph 5)" What does the word baffled mean as it is used in this sentence?

• confused

• frustrated

• easily tricked

• easily angered

How do paragraphs 3–6 contribute to the plot?

• by introducing a different problem

• by providing more details about the setting

• by developing the king as a troubled character

• by building the conflict around the mystery of the statues

Read this sentence from paragraph 16. "My lord, your friend wishes to convey that one should not keep the company of such people." What does the word convey mean as it is used in this sentence?

• agree

• communicate

• pretend

• respond

How are the king and the prince different in the story?

• The king is unable to solve the problem, but the prince keeps trying.

• The king is powerful, but the prince gets no respect.

• The king is easily angered, but the prince is calm and friendly.

• The king is fascinated by the mystery, but the prince is troubled by it.

Which detail supports the answer in Part A?

• The king summons ministers and courtiers, but the prince has no one to help him.

• The king calls for help, but the prince spends all night solving the mystery.

• The king looks at the statues with amusement, while the prince performs scientific tests.

• The king demands a clever courtier, while the prince patiently feeds the birds in the garden.

Which sentence describes a theme of the story?

• Good things come in all shapes and sizes.

• It is not always better to give than to receive.

• The solution to a problem is not always easily seen.

• After getting a gift you should always send a gift in return.

In the Answer Document, complete the chart by selecting which phrases refer to the prince and which ones refer to the king. Some phrases may refer to both.

Read this sentence from Passage 1. "Lee says there's no evidence that mountain bike tires cause any more erosion than hikers do." (paragraph 3) What is the meaning of erosion as it is used in paragraph 3 of Passage 1?

• drought

• harm

• pebbles

• waste

Select two main ideas from Passage 1.

• More people are interested in mountain biking.

• People can ride mountain bikes in limited places.

• Bans on mountain bikes in wilderness areas should be reconsidered.

• Mountain bikes provide people with easier access into hard-to-reach areas of the wilderness.

• Solutions related to mountain biking in wilderness areas can be found if people work together.