5th Grade Reading Assessment

Which word best describes the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• Concludes

• Introduces

• Entertains

• Decorates

What is the meaning of the prefix "un-" in the word "unusual"?

• Again

• Together

• Before

• Not

Which type of text would most likely include headings, diagrams, and factual information?

• Poetry

• Fiction story

• Nonfiction book

• Fairy tale

When a character changes their attitude or behavior during a story, this is called:

• Setting

• Plot twist

• Theme

• Character development

Which sentence contains a compound word?

• The cat sleeps quietly

• Butterflies float gently

• Sunflower grows tall

• Birds sing sweetly

What is the best strategy when encountering an unfamiliar word while reading?

• Skip the word entirely

• Look for context clues

• Always use a dictionary

• Ask someone immediately

Which literary device describes a comparison using "like" or "as"?

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Alliteration

What is the purpose of quotation marks in a story?

• To show character dialogue

• To make words important

• To end sentences

• To separate paragraphs

Which sentence is written in the past tense?

• She will go to school

• They are playing games

• He walked to the store

• I am reading a book

What does a reader do when making an inference?

• Copies exact words

• Uses prior knowledge and text clues

• Looks at pictures only

• Memorizes details