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# 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)

The Past Simple Revision

English

Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with there was or there were in affirmative, negative or question form.

1. ________________ a new student in your class last week? Yes, ________________.

2. ________________ any students in the library at 3 o'clock yesterday.

3. I think ________________ a boy waiting for you yesterday.

4. ________________ any chicken left when I arrived home at lunchtime.

5. ________________ any water in the fridge last night? I don't think so.

6. ________________ any people at the museum?

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with was, were, there was or there were.

1. William Shakespeare ________________ a famous poet and playwright.

2. ________________ some people waiting for you at the door.

3. How many apples ________________ in the cupboard?

4. We ________________ very tired when we finished the PE lesson.

5. Your sister ________________ at the cinema with her friends last Friday.

6. How much milk ________________ in the fridge yesterday?

7. Miguel de Cervantes ________________ born in 1920.

8. The police ________________ investigating a crime in my area.

9. ________________ a lot of people at the concert last night.

10. We ________________ happy with the exam results.

Exercise 3: Give the past form of the following verbs.

1. meet → __________

2. do → __________

3. laugh → __________

4. help → __________

5. cry → __________

6. try → __________

7. speak → __________

8. stand → __________

9. tidy → __________

10. live → __________

11. play → __________

12. enjoy → __________

13. write → __________

14. stay → __________

15. plan → __________

16. study → __________

17. ask → __________

18. drive → __________

19. put → __________

20. sing → __________

21. sit → __________

22. stop → __________

23. agree → __________

24. buy → __________

25. run → __________

26. break → __________

27. build → __________

28. begin → __________

29. bring → __________

30. be → __________

Exercise 4: Change the given sentences into affirmative (+), negative (-), and question (?) form.

1. (+) He wrote a book.

                  (-) ___________________________

                  (?) ___________________________

2. (+) She was my boss.

                  (-) ___________________________

                  (?) ___________________________

3. (+) ___________________________

                 (-) They didn’t build a new house.

                 (?) ___________________________

4. (+) ___________________________

                 (-) I wasn’t at the concert last Sunday.

                 (?) ___________________________

5. (+) ___________________________

                 (-) ___________________________

                 (?) Did you buy clothes in this clothes shop?

6. (+) ___________________________

                 (-) ___________________________

                 (?) Were they born in Korea?

7. (+) He swam in the lake.

                 (-) ___________________________

                 (?) ___________________________

8. (+) We were at the gym last week.

                 (-) ___________________________

                 (?) ___________________________

9. (+) ___________________________

                 (-) She didn’t go to her office by car.

                 (?) ___________________________

10. (+) ___________________________

                 (-) He wasn’t a good person.

                 (?) ___________________________

Exercise 5: Give the past form of the verb in brackets.

1. I knew Sarah was busy, so I (not disturb) ________________ her.

2. I was very tired, so I (leave) ________________ the party.

3. The bed was very uncomfortable. I (not sleep) __________ very well.

4. The window was open and a bird (fly) ________________ into the room.

5. The hotel wasn’t expensive. It (not cost) ________________ much.

6. I was in a hurry, so I (not have) ________________ time to phone you.

7. It was hard carrying the bags. They (be) ________________ very heavy.

8. Linda (buy) ________________ that car last week.

9. She (do) ________________ doing gymnastics when she was four.

10. Last winter my family (go) ________________ on a skiing holiday in France.

11. My dad (decide) ________________ to travel around the world after university.

12. I (compete) __________ in a skateboarding competition last week.

13. I haven’t got any homework this weekend because I (do) __________ it all last night!

14. There (not be) _______________ any money in my wallet.

15. Jennifer Lawrence (become) ________________ famous after The Hunger Games.

16. Tom Schaar (start) ________________ to skateboard when he was very young.

17. We (win) __________ the school basketball match last year!

18. They (live) __________ in Paris in 2010.

19. Yesterday there (be) __________ a fire in the town centre.

20. There (be not) _______________ any eggs for breakfast this morning.

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