# 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)