5th Grade SC READY ELA Practice Test

In literature, what is a theme?

• The moral or lesson of the story

• The setting of the story

• The main character's journey

• The author's writing style

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the opposite of 'excitement'?

• Indifference

• Elation

• Joy

• Anticipation

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the purpose of a conclusion in a story?

• To introduce new characters and settings.

• To summarize the main points and provide closure.

• To create suspense and tension.

• To elaborate on the themes and motifs.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Complete the sentence: By the time we arrived, the concert __________ (already, start).

• has already started

• had already started

• was already starting

• is already started

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is a synonym of 'happy'?

• Joyful

• Sad

• Angry

• Bored

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

What is a verb?

• A word that describes an action or state.

• A type of noun that represents a person, place, or thing.

• A word that modifies a noun or pronoun.

• A word that connects clauses or sentences.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, often used for comparison.

• A type of poem that uses rhyme and rhythm to convey emotions.

• A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• A technique used in writing to create vivid imagery through detailed descriptions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that contains multiple dependent clauses.

• A sentence that is a question.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What does 'setting' refer to in a story?

• The main character's journey throughout the story.

• The time and place where the story occurs.

• The conflict that drives the plot forward.

• The moral lesson learned by the characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

What is a synonym of 'rapid'?

• Quick

• Slow

• Gradual

• Leisurely

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4