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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)

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Present Simple; Adverbs of Frequency; must/mustn't; telling the time;  

👋 Hello and welcome!

This is your Present Continuous exam. Don’t worry — just take your time, read each question carefully, and do your best. ✨
Remember, you’re learning and improving every day, so keep going! 💪📚
Let’s get started! ✅

General Instructions:
Take your time and read each question carefully before you answer. Make sure you understand what it’s asking so you can do your best!
 

Look at the clocks and write the time.

What time is it?

F&FN5 Fluency Time 1!

Put in at, on or in. 

Good luck!

Exercise A: Circle the Correct Word

Read the sentence and circle the correct preposition.

1. I go to school ( in / on / at ) 8:00 am.
2. My birthday is ( in / on / at ) May.
3. We play soccer ( in / on / at ) Saturdays.
4. It is very cold ( in / on / at ) the winter.
5. I like to read books ( in / on / at ) night.
6. The party is ( in / on / at ) October 31st.

Exercise B: Fill in the Blanks

Write in, on, or at in the empty spaces.

1. Goodbye! See you __________ Tuesday.
2. My father drinks coffee __________ the morning.
3. The movie starts __________ 6:30 pm.
4. We went to Japan __________ 2015.
5. Do you give gifts __________ Christmas Day?
6. Birds sing __________ sunrise.
7. The flowers bloom __________ the spring.
8. I was born __________ July 12th.

Exercise C: Fix the Mistakes

Each sentence has one mistake. Cross out the wrong preposition and write the correct one on the line.

1. I eat lunch on noon. __________
2. We have English class in Monday. __________
3. She was born at 2014. __________
4. He brushes his teeth on the evening. __________
5. The store closes in 9:00 pm. __________

Exercise D: All About You!

Answer the questions using complete sentences. Use in, on, or at correctly.

1. What time do you wake up?
   • I wake up ______________________________________________________.
2. When is your birthday? (Use the Month)
   • My birthday is __________________________________________________.
3. What do you do on Sunday?
   • _______________________________________________________.

Present Simple (grammar time)

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

Study the sentences "a" and "b" from the LEAD IN activity and choose the correct option to complete the rule below.

Time zones 3 Final Test

Listen, write and check.

Worksheet

 📝 SIMPLE PRESENT – AFFIRMATIVE FORM

A2 Worksheet – 90 minutes

⏱️ ACTIVITY 1 – Read & Notice (10 minutes)

Read the sentences. Underline the verb.

Maria works in an office.

Carlos lives near the city.

Anna drinks coffee every morning.

Josh studies English at night.

Laura wakes up early on weekdays.

👉 Focus: verb + -s with he / she

⏱️ ACTIVITY 2 – Complete the Sentences (10 minutes)

Complete using the correct verb in the affirmative form.

(work – live – eat – study – play)

Sofia __________ in San Salvador.

Daniel __________ English every day.

Karla __________ lunch at noon.

Luis __________ soccer on weekends.

Emma __________ in an office.

⏱️ ACTIVITY 3 – Choose the Correct Verb Form (10 minutes)

Circle the correct option.

Mark (work / works) at a hospital.

Ana (study / studies) English online.

They (live / lives) near the park.

Josh (eat / eats) breakfast at home.

We (watch / watches) TV at night.

⏱️ ACTIVITY 4 – Match (10 minutes)

Match the subject with the correct sentence.

Subject

Sentence

1. Maria

a. work in an office

2. Maria and Paul

b. works in an office

3. I

c. eats lunch at noon

4. Daniel

d. eat lunch at noon

⏱️ ACTIVITY 5 – Fix the Sentence (Error Correction) (10 minutes)

Correct the sentences.

She work in a bank.

Carlos live in the city.

Anna drink coffee every day.

He study English at night.

Laura watch TV after dinner.

✍️ Write the correct sentence.

⏱️ ACTIVITY 6 – Sentence Building (10 minutes)

Use the words to write affirmative sentences.

(Karla / work / in a store)

(Josh / play / video games / at night)

(Maria / read / books / every day)

(Daniel and Ana / live / near the city)

(Emma / wake up / early)

⏱️ ACTIVITY 7 – Fill the Table (10 minutes)

Complete the table using affirmative simple present.

Name

Verb

Sentence

Luis

work

__________________________

Sofia

study

__________________________

Mark

eat

__________________________

Anna

live

__________________________

⏱️ ACTIVITY 8 – Choose the Best Ending (10 minutes)

Complete the sentence with the best option.

Julia works __________

a) every day

b) yesterday

Paul eats lunch __________

a) now

b) at noon

Emma studies English __________

a) every night

b) right now

⏱️ ACTIVITY 9 – Personalize with Names (10 minutes)

Write sentences using the names given.

David + work

→ _______________________________

Laura + drink coffee

→ _______________________________

Josh and Mark + play soccer

→ _______________________________

Sofia + live near the park

→ _______________________________

⏱️ ACTIVITY 10 – Short Paragraph (10 minutes)

Write a short paragraph (5–6 sentences) about one person.

Use:

name

job or activity

routine

time expression

📝 Example starter:

“Maria works in an office. She wakes up early…”

⏱️ ACTIVITY 11 – Circle the Rule (10 minutes)

Circle the correct rule for each sentence.

She works at a store.

→ a) base verb

→ b) verb + s

They live near the city.

→ a) base verb

→ b) verb + s

He studies English.

→ a) -s

→ b) -ies

Complete the sentences using can or can’t and the words from the box

Drag the correct preposition (in, on, or at) to complete each sentence.

This worksheet offers practice with the future continuous tense (will be + verb-ing) through 15 fill-in-the-blank sentences set in Halloween scenarios. Students describe actions that will be ongoing at a specific future time, such as witches flying or kids dancing at a party.

The worksheet supports upper elementary learners in understanding future event timing and forming the tense accurately. It is suitable for classroom instruction, partner work, or homework.

Study the sentences "a" and "b" from the LEAD IN activity and choose the correct option to complete the rule below.