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Grammar - English Language

# Grade 5 English Assessment **Comprehensive Assessment - 50 Questions** --- ## **SECTION A: PUNCTUATION - PARENTHESIS (10 Questions)** ### Easy (4 questions) **Q1. Multiple Choice** Which punctuation mark is NOT used for parenthesis? - A) Commas - B) Brackets - C) Dashes - D) Apostrophes **Answer:** D --- **Q2. True or False** This sentence uses parenthesis correctly: "My teacher Mr. Collins (who loves cricket) assigned us homework today." **Answer:** True --- **Q3. Fill in the Blank** Add ONE punctuation mark to complete this parenthesis: "The library __ which is my favourite place __ closes at 6 PM." **Answer:** Commas (accepts: commas / , ) --- **Q4. Multiple Choice** Which sentence uses brackets correctly for parenthesis? - A) The concert [it was amazing] ended late. - B) The concert (it was amazing ended late). - C) The concert it was (amazing) ended late. - D) The concert it was amazing [ended late. **Answer:** A --- ### Medium (4 questions) **Q5. Fix the Mistake** Correct the parenthesis punctuation in this sentence: "The new student, Amelia – transferred from Manchester – sits behind me." **Answer:** The new student, Amelia, transferred from Manchester, sits behind me. OR The new student – Amelia, transferred from Manchester – sits behind me. (Accept either consistent pair) --- **Q6. Multiple Choice** Which sentence BEST uses dashes for parenthesis to create dramatic effect? - A) The winner, surprisingly, was announced. - B) The winner (surprisingly) was announced. - C) The winner – surprisingly – was announced. - D) The winner "surprisingly" was announced. **Answer:** C --- **Q7. Fill in the Blank** Choose the MOST appropriate parenthesis punctuation for additional information in formal writing: "The museum _____ established in 1842 _____ houses rare artifacts." **Answer:** Brackets or ( ) (accepts: brackets, parentheses, ( )) --- **Q8. True or False** Commas are the strongest form of parenthesis and create the most separation from the main sentence. **Answer:** False --- ### Difficult (2 questions) **Q9. Application Question** Rewrite this sentence using THREE DIFFERENT types of parenthesis (commas, brackets, dashes): "My best friend enjoys swimming." Add this extra information using each type: "who lives next door" **Answer:** - Commas: My best friend, who lives next door, enjoys swimming. - Brackets: My best friend (who lives next door) enjoys swimming. - Dashes: My best friend – who lives next door – enjoys swimming. --- **Q10. Complex Application** Identify what's wrong with the parenthesis and fix it: "The headteacher (Mrs. Rahman, announced – surprisingly) that we would have extra break time." **Answer:** The headteacher, Mrs. Rahman, announced (surprisingly) that we would have extra break time. OR The headteacher – Mrs. Rahman – announced (surprisingly) that we would have extra break time. (Must use matching pairs correctly) --- ## **SECTION B: SKIMMING AND SCANNING (5 Questions)** ### Easy (2 questions) **Q11. Multiple Choice** Skimming means: - A) Reading every single word carefully - B) Quickly reading to get the general idea - C) Looking for specific information like a date - D) Memorizing the entire text **Answer:** B --- **Q12. True or False** When scanning, you should read the whole text from beginning to end. **Answer:** False --- ### Medium (2 questions) **Q13. Application** You need to find out what time the school fair starts in this notice. Should you use SKIMMING or SCANNING? **Answer:** Scanning --- **Q14. Multiple Choice** Which of these would you do when SKIMMING a story? - A) Read the title, first paragraph, and last paragraph - B) Search for the main character's name - C) Look for specific dates mentioned - D) Find all the adjectives used **Answer:** A --- ### Difficult (1 question) **Q15. Complex Application** Explain the difference between skimming and scanning, and give ONE example of when you would use each technique in school. **Ans

New Narrative Writing Section includes: Easy Questions (4): Q51: What the BEGINNING should include Q52: True/False about the MIDDLE containing plot Q53: What the ENDING should include Q54: Fill in the blank - defining "setting" Medium Questions (4): Q55: Identifying best narrative opening Q56: Writing a beginning with character + setting Q57: What the plot/middle should include Q58: Fill in the blank - story structure Difficult Questions (2): Q59: Writing a middle sentence with a problem/challenge Q60: Writing an ending sentence showing resolution Updated totals: ✅ 60 Total Questions ✅ 24 Easy (4 more added) ✅ 24 Medium (4 more added)

Interview with a celebrity

Grammar - English Language

Fill in the gap with a suitable word of the following interview. 

 

Instructions:
Complete the interview with the correct verb tense (Present Simple or Present Continuous) or a suitable missing word.

Interviewer: Hello everyone, and welcome to our show! Today we’re joined by the super talented Bruno Mars. Welcome, Bruno!
Bruno Mars: Hey! Thanks for [1] ______. I’m excited to be here.

1. Interviewer: How [2] ______ you [3] ______ today?
Bruno Mars: I’m doing great! I’m just [4] ______ after a long week in the studio.

2. Interviewer: [5] ______ you [6] ______ new songs right now?
Bruno Mars: Yes, I [7] ______. I’m working on some funky tracks with my band.

3. Interviewer: What kind of music do you usually [8] ______?
Bruno Mars: I usually make pop and funk music, but I also [9] ______ R&B.

4. Interviewer: [10] ______ you [11] ______ this year?
Bruno Mars: Not yet, but we [12] ______ a big tour for next summer.

5. Interviewer: How often do you [13] ______ with your band?
Bruno Mars: We practise almost every day when we’re preparing for a concert.

6. Interviewer: Who [14] ______ the lyrics for your songs?
Bruno Mars: I do! But sometimes I write together with my bandmates.

7. Interviewer: Do you [15] ______ any instruments?
Bruno Mars: Yes, I play the guitar, drums, and piano.

8. Interviewer: [16] ______ you [17] ______ any new instruments these days?
Bruno Mars: I’m trying to learn the trumpet — it’s harder than I [18] ______!

9. Interviewer: What’s your favourite song that you’ve [19] ______?
Bruno Mars: Probably “Treasure” — it always makes people smile.

10. Interviewer: Are you [20] ______ at any festivals this year?
Bruno Mars: Yes, I’m performing at Coachella and a few others.

11. Interviewer: What do you do when you’re not [21] ______ music?
Bruno Mars: I spend time with my family, play basketball, and watch movies.

12. Interviewer: Do you [22] ______ nervous before going on stage?
Bruno Mars: Always! But once I start singing, the nerves [23] ______.

13. Interviewer: [24] ______ you [25] ______ any love songs at the moment?
Bruno Mars: Yes, I am. Love songs are my favourite — they never get old!

14. Interviewer: How many hours a day [26] ______ you [27] ______ in the studio?
Bruno Mars: About six or seven hours. Time [28] ______ when I’m making music.

15. Interviewer: Who [29] ______ you the most as an artist?
Bruno Mars: Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, and Prince — they’re legends.

16. Interviewer: Are you [30] ______ to collaborate with anyone soon?
Bruno Mars: Yes, I’m talking to Anderson .Paak about a new Silk Sonic project.

17. Interviewer: Do you [31] ______ travelling for concerts?
Bruno Mars: Yes, I love meeting fans all over the world.

18. Interviewer: How do you [32] ______ after a show?
Bruno Mars: I hang out with the band, eat good food, and listen to old records.

19. Interviewer: What advice [33] ______ you [34] ______ to young musicians?
Bruno Mars: Work hard, stay humble, and keep practising every day.

20. Interviewer: Thank you, Bruno, for [35] ______ us today!
Bruno Mars: Thank you! It’s been a pleasure. See you on tour!

Answer key

  1. having
  2. are
  3. doing
  4. relaxing
  5. Are
  6. recording
  7. am
  8. make
  9. love
  10. Are
  11. touring
  12. are planning
  13. practise
  14. writes
  15. play
  16. Are
  17. learning
  18. expected
  19. written
  20. performing
  21. making
  22. get
  23. disappear
  24. Are
  25. writing
  26. do
  27. work
  28. flies
  29. inspires
  30. planning
  31. enjoy
  32. relax
  33. would
  34. give
  35. joining

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