placeholder image to represent content

NY Released Test - Grade 5 English Language Arts (2018 Session 1)

Quiz by NYSED ELA Grade 5

Grade 5
English Language Arts
Common Core

Our brand new solo games combine with your quiz, on the same screen

Correct quiz answers unlock more play!

New Quizalize solo game modes
21 questions
Show answers
  • Q1
    In paragraph 2, what does the sentence "They look just like fleecy rainbows" suggest about the flowers?
    The flowers are wet and fluffy.
    The flowers are transparent and puffy.
    The flowers are striped and shaggy.
    The flowers are colorful and fuzzy.
    120s
    RL.5.4
  • Q2
    What does the word "welt" mean as used in paragraph 9?
    itch
    gnat
    bump
    skin
    60s
    L.5.4
  • Q3
    Read this sentence from paragraph 14. "His smile faded as he went on." What does the sentence suggest about Professor Raglin?
    He dislikes the plant he is talking about.
    He is about to deliver disappointing news.
    He is suffering from the bad smell.
    He regrets having to study the plant.
    60s
    RL.5.3
  • Q4
    Read this sentence from paragraph 15. "''At least they're not poison," Wendy said after Professor Raglin had left." What does the sentence suggest about Wendy
    Wendy does not like people to give her bad news.
    Wendy encourages people to learn to love the flowers.
    Wendy challenges people who do not agree with her.
    Wendy looks for the positive side of situations.
    60s
    RL.5.3
  • Q5
    How does the setting of the story affect what happens to the Woolly-Puff?
    A lack of space causes the flower to be shipped away.
    A lack of pets causes the plant to be adopted.
    A need for compost causes the plant to be valued.
    A problem with insects causes the flower to be kept.
    60s
    RL.5.3
  • Q6
    What does the phrase "smell funny" mean as it is used in paragraph 15?
    The terns of the flowers were strange.
    The flowers caused the children to be itchy.
    The flowers made the children laugh.
    The scent of the flowers was unusual.
    60s
    RL.5.4
  • Q7
    Which statement BEST states a theme of the story?
    Following the rules can sometimes get you in trouble.
    Friends should support each other in difficult situations.
    The smallest things can cause big problems.
    It may take courage to speak up when you have a good idea.
    60s
    RL.5.2
  • Q8
    In paragraph 2, what does the phrase "made her want to dance along with the leaves" MOST suggest about Mrs. Majeska?
    She likes the fall weather because it causes change.
    She remembers the words to a song in her head.
    She is ready to move along quickly to get home.
    She is happy because she is enjoying her day.
    120s
    RL.5.4
  • Q9
    How do paragraphs 3 and 4 foreshadow the ending of the story?
    by showing that Mrs. Majeska is worried about the owner of the glove
    by emphasizing that a single glove is of little use
    by emphasizing that nobody cares about a lost glove
    by showing that Mrs. Majeska is careful when picking up the glove
    60s
    RL.5.5
  • Q10
    Based on paragraphs 5 and 6, which sentence BEST contrasts Mrs. Majeska and the children?
    Mrs. Majeska understands the value of the glove while the children do not.
    Mrs. Majeska is sorry for the glove owner but the children are not.
    Mrs. Majeska is happy to see the glove while the children are not.
    Mrs. Majeska wants to clean the glove but the children do not.
    60s
    RL.5.3
  • Q11
    Mrs. Majeska's actions in paragraphs 7 and 8 MOST contribute to the development of the central idea by showing that she
    thinks she is silly for worrying about the gloves
    considers taking the gloves home for herself
    is content that the gloves are back together
    cleans off the gloves to make them easy to find
    60s
    RL.5.2
  • Q12
    What can the reader infer about Mrs. Majeska in paragraph 9?
    She is scared by the boy who is riding on the bike.
    She is concerned about what the boy and the two ladies think of her.
    She is nervous that the gloves will not be found by their owner.
    She is upset by the old ladies who walk past her.
    60s
    RL.5.3
  • Q13
    Which word BEST describes Mrs. Majeska in paragraph 10?
    restless
    stubborn
    regretful
    proud
    60s
    RL.5.3
  • Q14
    What does the point of view in paragraph 11 help the reader to understand?
    Mrs. Majeska's surprise that someone took the gloves
    Mrs. Majeska's concern that a puppy might chew the gloves
    a housewife's eagerness to put the gloves to use
    an owner's joy in finding the gloves
    60s
    RL.5.6
  • Q15
    Which sentence BEST describes a main idea of the article?
    John Roehling was a popular student and successful businessman.
    John Roehling and his son formed an uncomfortable working relationship.
    John Roehling came to the United States to build bridges.
    John Roehling was an inspired engineer who designed modern bridges.
    120s
    RI.5.2

Teachers give this quiz to your class