5th Grade GMAS Trivia Questions

Choose the best synonym for the word “enormous.”

• Tiny

• Slow

• Huge

• Funny

Choose the best topic sentence for a paragraph about recycling.

• Recycling is confusing and no one does it right.

• Many people throw trash on the ground.

• Recycling helps protect the environment and reduce waste.

• People don’t like recycling bins.

"The Big Race"

Jenna tied her shoelaces tightly and looked at the starting line. Her heart pounded with excitement and nerves. She had trained for weeks for the 5th-grade Fun Run, waking up early every day to jog around her neighborhood. As the whistle blew, she took off with determination, focusing on each breath and each step. The crowd cheered. Even when her legs began to ache, Jenna didn’t stop. She crossed the finish line with a smile, proud of her effort.

What is the main theme of this passage?

• You should always win.

• Running is easy with practice.

• The crowd helps people win races.

• Hard work and determination lead to success.

"The Big Race"

Jenna tied her shoelaces tightly and looked at the starting line. Her heart pounded with excitement and nerves. She had trained for weeks for the 5th-grade Fun Run, waking up early every day to jog around her neighborhood. As the whistle blew, she took off with determination, focusing on each breath and each step. The crowd cheered. Even when her legs began to ache, Jenna didn’t stop. She crossed the finish line with a smile, proud of her effort.

What does the phrase “her heart pounded with excitement and nerves” suggest about Jenna?

• She is scared and wants to go home.

• She is both nervous and excited for the race.

• She doesn’t care about the race.

• She is upset about her training.

What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?

“The wind whispered through the trees.”

• Personification

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

"The History of Paper"

Paper was first invented in China over 2,000 years ago. Before that, people used materials like stone, bones, and bark to record information. The invention of paper made writing easier and faster. Over time, paper spread to other countries and became important for books, letters, and even money. Today, we use paper in schools, offices, and homes for many different tasks.

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

• Paper has changed the way people record and share information.

• China is the best country at making paper.

• Stone is hard to write on.

• Paper should be used more carefully.

"The History of Paper"

Paper was first invented in China over 2,000 years ago. Before that, people used materials like stone, bones, and bark to record information. The invention of paper made writing easier and faster. Over time, paper spread to other countries and became important for books, letters, and even money. Today, we use paper in schools, offices, and homes for many different tasks.

Why was the invention of paper important?

• It was fun to play with.

• It gave people something to draw on.

• It helped people travel.

• It made writing faster and easier.

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

• I want to go to the zoo the museum, and the aquarium.

• I want to go to the zoo, the museum, and the aquarium.

• I want to go, to the zoo, the museum and, the aquarium.

• I want to go to the zoo the museum and the aquarium.

Which sentence is written in the past tense?

• I will go to the store.

• I am going to the store.

• I go to the store every day.

• I went to the store yesterday.

What is the simple subject in the sentence below?

The cheerful girl with the red backpack smiled at her friend.

• smiled

• friend

• girl

• backpack