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PSSA Grade 5 ELA - Item and Scoring Sampler (2017)

Quiz by PSSA Grade 5 ELA

Grade 5
English Language Arts
Pennsylvania Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content

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  • Q1
    Read the sentences from "Hannah Saves the Mayflower." Which words are used as antonyms in the sentences?
    Question Image
    "calm" and "turbulent"
    "warm" and "fires"
    "smiled" and "allowed"
    "sea" and "ocean"
    120s
    A-V.4.1.2
  • Q2
    What does the word "antics" mean as it is used in "Hannah Saves the Mayflower"?
    boasts
    pranks
    methods
    thoughts
    60s
    A-V.4.1.1
  • Q3
    In "Hannah Saves the Mayflower," how is Hannah different from John and Francis?
    Hannah is more courageous.
    Hannah is more responsible
    Hannah is more talkative.
    Hannah is more curious.
    60s
    A-K.1.1.3
  • Q4
    Which sentence from "Hannah Saves the Mayflower" best supports a theme related to consequences?
    "The sea was indeed smooth on this day."
    "Hannah saw her cousins scuttle up the ladder to the open deck."
    "Francis whispered back, 'We were going to climb high to watch for land.' "
    "Miles Standish added, 'This is not mere mischief.' "
    60s
    A-K.1.1.2
  • Q5
    This question has two parts. Answer Part One and then answer Part Two. What is the author's main purpose in "Hannah Saves the Mayflower"?
    to share a story of sadness from the Mayflower
    to develop a plot as a way to emphasize the facts of the Mayflower's journey
    to explain the importance of the Mayflower's journey
    to create characters as a way to show how life may have been on the Mayflower
    60s
    A-C.2.1.1
  • Q6
    "The ship pitched, bow up, then down." Which meaning of the word "pitched" is used in the sentence?
    set on a slope
    rose and dipped
    threw
    put into position
    120s
    A-V.4.1.1
  • Q7
    "Creeping onto the deck, the sea slithered like a serpent." Which idea does the simile MOST express?
    the slow movement of the ship
    the danger of the ocean
    the fragile quality of the ship
    the vastness of the ocean
    60s
    A-V.4.1.2
  • Q8
    Which sentence from "Susanna's Promise" MOST shows that the Pilgrims remained hopeful during their journey?
    " 'It's a fine day for sailing, Resolved,' . . ."
    " 'We'll find happiness in the new land,' . . ."
    "Mother held my hand as we boarded the crowded ship."
    "He was the first English baby born in New England."
    60s
    A-K.1.1.1
  • Q9
    Which sentence BEST contrasts how the two passages describe the Pilgrims' journey on the 'Mayflower'?
    "Hannah Saves the Mayflower" focuses on a single event, but "Susanna's Promise" focuses on a longer period of time.
    "Hannah Saves the Mayflower" makes sailing seem boring, but "Susanna's Promise" makes sailing seem exciting.
    "Hannah Saves the Mayflower" tells where the ship comes from, but "Susanna's Promise" tells where the ship is going.
    "Hannah Saves the Mayflower" shares the thoughts of one character, but "Susanna's Promise" shares the thoughts of several characters.
    60s
    A-C.3.1.1
  • Q10
    Read the paragraph. Which change corrects the error?
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    Change 'uses' to 'use' in sentence 1.
    Change 'believe' to 'believes' in sentence 2.
    Change 'themselves' to 'itself' in sentence 3.
    Change 'its' to 'their' in sentence 2.
    60s
    D.1.1.8
  • Q11
    Read the directions on how to get to the park. Which underlined word is misspelled?
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    area
    carefuly
    restaurant
    jewelry
    60s
    D.1.2.5
  • Q12
    Read the sentence. Choose the words that complete the sentence.
    Question Image
    where they will learn about plants and animals
    they will have to raise money by selling plants
    which will be a good learning experience for all
    all of them preparing and packing their supplies
    60s
    D.1.1.6
  • Q13
    Read the sentences. Choose the BEST way to write the information as one sentence without changing the meaning.
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    Because the giant squid is 60 feet long, it is the largest type of squid but the largest animal without a backbone.
    Since the giant squid is 60 feet long, it is the largest type of squid because it is the largest animal without a backbone.
    At 60 feet long, the giant squid is both the largest squid and the largest animal without a backbone.
    The giant squid is about 60 feet long, it is the largest type of squid, yet it is the largest animal without a backbone.
    60s
    D.2.1.1

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