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PARCC - English Language Arts / Literacy - Grade 5 - Practice Test

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Grade 5
English Language Arts
Common Core

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  • Q1
    Read the sentence from paragraph 1. What does the word 'misery' mean as it is used in the sentence?
    Question Image
    unhappiness
    exhaustion
    confusion
    nervousness
    120s
    RL.5.4
  • Q2
    Which detail from the story provides the BEST clue for the meaning of the word 'misery'?
    " ... waiting for nothing, with nothing I wanted to do."
    " ... tired of waiting and went off on his own ... "
    "No plans."
    "And right away, I knew what I had to do."
    60s
    L.5.4.A
  • Q3
    How does the narrator's apology to the neighbors contribute to the theme of the story?
    It shows that it is difficult to understand how other people are feeling.
    It shows that it requires bravery to approach others who are angry.
    It shows that feelings of guilt will pass.
    It shows that it is best to admit to mistakes.
    60s
    RL.5.2
  • Q4
    Which detail from the story BEST supports the answer to Part A?
    "Yes, they might ambush me .... "
    "Like my heart was heavier and lighter ... "
    " ... because I was going to do the right thing."
    " ... I got to the property line without harm .... "
    60s
    RL.5.1
  • Q5
    In the passage from 'Ida B', how are the narrator and Claire similar?
    They both dislike quitting something before it is finished.
    Neither of them is good at apologizing when they are wrong.
    Neither of them is comfortable with being neighbors.
    They are both unsure about what the other person will do.
    60s
    RL.5.3
  • Q6
    What does the phrase 'few and far between' mean as it is used in paragraph 2?
    more distant
    harder to hear
    less happy
    less often
    120s
    RL.5.4
  • Q7
    Which detail from the story of the passage helps the reader understand the meaning of the phrase 'few and far between?'
    "So on the occasion ... "
    " ... where he'd lived once upon a time."
    "' ... did I ever tell you ..."
    " ... does his best talking in stories ... "
    60s
    L.5.4.A
  • Q8
    Which pair of sentences provides the best summary of the story from 'Moon Over Manifest'?
    A girl lives with her father but must go on a train alone. Her father is upset because she had gotten very sick.
    A girl rides a train alone to go live in her father's hometown. She misses her father but is curious about her new home.
    A girl enjoys a train ride to a new home. She looks through the things she has brought with her and thinks about the past.
    A girl wonders about a town she will see for the first time. She decides to jump off the train to see it sooner.
    60s
    RL.5.2
  • Q9
    In the story from 'Moon Over Manifest', how do paragraphs 2 and 3 contribute to the overall structure of the story?
    They describe the setting where the story takes place.
    They establish the problem of the story.
    They compare the personalities of two characters.
    They present a solution to the main conflict in the story.
    60s
    RL.5.5
  • Q10
    Which detail from the story BEST supports the answer to Part A?
    " ... a letter from Gideon telling folks that I would be received by Pastor Howard at the Manifest depot ... "
    " ... I could taste the sadness in his voice when he told me I couldn't stay with him .... "
    "The doctors said I was lucky to come out of it."
    " ... while he worked a railroad job back in Iowa."
    60s
    RL.5.1
  • Q11
    Read the sentence from paragraph 7 of the passage. What is the meaning of the phrase 'in a buzzing whirl' as it is used in the sentence?
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    a lot of daydreaming
    a lot of confusing information
    many thoughts happening at once
    many challenging activities
    120s
    RL.5.4
  • Q12
    Which detail in paragraph 7 helps the reader understand the meaning of 'in a buzzing whirl'?
    " ... seemed like a dream to be suddenly translated ... "
    " ... have liked a day's preparation ... "
    " ... change over and discuss it at home."
    " ... had a little time to get accustomed to the idea ... "
    60s
    L.5.4.A
  • Q13
    Which statement BEST describes the main difference between Gwen and Miss Roscoe in the passage from 'The Youngest Girl in the Fifth'?
    Gwen wants things to remain the same while Miss Roscoe seeks change.
    Gwen takes time to think while Miss Roscoe acts quickly.
    Gwen likes to dream while Miss Roscoe deals with facts.
    Gwen seems to be timid while Miss Roscoe appears to be daring.
    60s
    RL.5.3
  • Q14
    How does the narrator's point of view influence how the events are described?
    By including only Miss Roscoe's dialogue during the events, the narrator highlights her power.
    By focusing on Gwen's reactions to the events, the narrator creates sympathy for her situation.
    By focusing events on Gwen's feelings about wanting more time to make her decision, the narrator shows she has trouble making decisions.
    By including the students' reactions to Miss Roscoe during the events, the narrator provides information about other characters.
    60s
    RL.5.6
  • Q15
    Which detail from the passage supports the answer in Part A?
    "It seemed like a dream .... " (paragraph 7)
    "' ... should be very sorry to have to put you down again."' (paragraph 6)
    " ... stared at Miss Roscoe, too surprised to answer." (paragraph 3)
    " ... quailed alike under the glance of her keen dark eyes." (paragraph 1)
    60s
    RL.5.1

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