5th Grade ELA GMAS Study Guide

Which sentence shows the correct way to write the title of a book?

• During the summer I read a great novel, Because of Winn-Dixie

• During the summer I read a great novel, BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE

• During the summer I read a great novel, Because of Winn-Dixie

• During the summer I read a great novel, “Because of Winn-Dixie .”

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Which sentence from the article BEST supports the idea that the National Hockey League now has a stronger focus on safety?

• The game moves fast, so it can be dangerous without the right gear for protection .

• When the National Hockey League began in 1917, players wore minimal gear .

• The rule applies to new players and is in response to eye injuries over the years

• Another rule allows players to continue skating if their helmets fall off .

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Which TWO sentences should be included in a summary of the article?

• Hokey players use special sticks to pass the puck across the ice.

• Before 1979, no hockey players were required to wear helmets.

• The last player to skate without a helmet retired in 1997.

• The National Hockey League improved player safety by adding visors for eye protection.

• Hockey players move quickly and try to score by shooting the puck into the goal.

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Which sentences BEST state two main ideas of the article?

• It is important to consider the different responsibilities of pet ownership before getting a pet . Owning a pet can be positive for both the owners and the pets

• Busy families should consider cats or other animals that do not need much care . Sometimes bored dogs develop bad habits and destroy household items .

• Animal shelters provide a range of animals to choose from . Animals are left at shelters for various reasons, such as owners moving or no longer being able to care for their pets

• Pets can help lower human stress levels . There is research showing that pet ownership can have a number of other health benefits as well

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Based on paragraph 2, what is the meaning of various?

Owners will also need to pay for various expenses.

• large

• many

• unnecessay

• unplanned

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In the passage the author makes the point that pet ownership can improve the life of a pet owner. Which TWO pieces of evidence BEST support this point.

• Like humans, animals require not only food and shelter but also love and attention.

• When you are confident that you want a pet and are able to care for it forever, you must choose an animal whose needs work with your lifestyle.

• Research shows that just interacting with their pets can make people happier and heathier.

• Petting a dog provides unexpected benefits. For example, it can improve a person's ability to resist disease.

• Animal shelters have pets of all ages and needs. This means there is an ideal animal for every home.

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Read the paragraphs from the story .

Then his sister, Sarah Dolittle, came to him and said, “John, how can you expect sick people to come and see you when you keep all these animals in the house? It’s a fine doctor who would have his parlor full of hedgehogs and mice! That’s the fourth personage these animals have driven away . Squire Jenkins and the Parson say they wouldn’t come near your house again—no matter how sick they are . We are getting poorer every day . If you go on like this, none of the best people will have you for a doctor .”

“But I like the animals better than the ‘best people,’” said the Doctor .

Based on the paragraphs, which sentence BEST describes Doctor Dolittle?

• He does not like the people who live in his small town .

• He feels more appreciated by animals than patients

• He is happier being around animals than people

• He resents his sister for not taking his side .

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Read the sentence from the story .

“You are ridiculous,” said his sister, and walked out of the room .

Why does Sarah MOST LIKELY say this to Doctor Dolittle?

• to reveal her disinterest in his work

• to express her dislike for his choices

• to express her dislike for his choices

• to convey her concern for his garden

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Part A: Which word BEST describes how Sarah Dolittle feels about her brother?

• proud

• annoyed

• confident

• suspicious

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Part B: Which sentence from the story BEST supports the answer in Part A?

• The house he lived in, on the edge of the town, was quite small; but his garden was very large and had a wide lawn and stone seats and weeping-willows hanging over

• His sister, Sarah Dolittle, was housekeeper for him; but the Doctor looked after the garden himself

• His sister, Sarah Dolittle, was housekeeper for him; but the Doctor looked after the garden himself

• And the money he had saved up grew littler and littler

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