5th Grade Reading & Writing 4th Quarter Answer Key
1.
According to the saying “pride goes before a fall” what happens to those who are too
proud?”
A. They encounter trouble and loss.
B. They become clumsy and have accidents
C. They are rewarded for their efforts.
D. They get what they want before others do.
2. The word ignorance in paragraph 3 refers to a lack of
A. desire
B. strength
C. knowledge
D. importance
3. As the behavior of Apollo’s horses shows, what is one main difference between Phaeton and
Apollo?
A. Phaeton is speedier
B. Phaeton is less powerful.
C. Phaeton is more daring.
D. Phaeton cares less about others.
4. How does the narrator seem to view Phaeton?
A. with joy
B. with pride
C. with some pity
D. with anger on his behalf
5. According to this story, which was MOST LIKELY an important Greek Value?
A. taking risks
B. caring for the earth
C. keeping one’s vows
D. obeying one’s parents
6. In this story, the conflict between Apollo and Phaeton represents the differences between
A. wisdom and youth.
B. humility and pride.
C. weakness and intelligence.
D. faithfulness and dishonesty.
7. Why does Apollo say, “I beg you to withdraw this request?” Use details the passage to support
your response.
Answers will vary. Some possible answers include:
Apollo, being older and wiser, knew his son would not be able to control the reins of the
horses and feared the worse to happen. In the passage, Apollo warned Phaeton about the
dangers of leading the horses and keeping them under control. Apollo admitted that even he
had trouble keeping them in line. Apollo described the first, second, and third parts of the
journey to Phaeton in detail like how steep the first part was, the middle part was high, and
the last part of the rad descends rapidly. Apollo begged his son to ask for another for another
gift, but his son would not hear of it.
Underline 1- No mistake
Underline 2 Punctuation—Change the question mark to a period because the sentence is not a question.
Underline 3 Punctuation—Change the exclamation mark to a period because the sentence doesn’t show surprise
or excitement.
Underline 4 Spelling—Change “recieve” to “receive.”
Underline 5 Grammar—Change “canvas” to “canvases” because the sentence should say “one of his canvases.”
Underline 6 Punctuation—Insert a comma after “time” to separate an introductory phrase.
1. Select the sentence below that shows the correct punctuation marks.
Ο Tim asked, “is everything ready for the pet parade?”
Ο Tim asked, “Is everything ready for the pet parade”?
Ο Tim exclaimed “I can’t wait for the pet parade!”
Ο Tim exclaimed, “I can’t wait for the pet parade!”
For questions 2-5 read the letter below ad look at the numbered, underlined parts. Choose the best way to
write each underlined part. Darken the circle next to the correct answer.
(2)To Whom It May Concern
My name is Maya Rogers. I am (3)wrote this letter to inform you that your hair product, “Monkey Brains”
leaves large white flakes in my hair after it dries. I am obviously displeased with the product (4)and wish
for my money back. Thank you for your time.
(5)sincerely,
Maya Rogers
2. Ο
Ο
Ο
Ο
To Whom It May Concern,
To Whom It May Concern:
To Whom It May Concern;
correct as is
3. Ο
Ο
Ο
Ο
write
right
writing
correct as is
5. Ο
Ο or
Ο
Ο because
Ο
Ο correct as is
Ο
6. Underline the prepositions in the following sentences:
Sincerely,
Sincerely
Cincerely,
correct as is
4 Ο but
a.
b.
c.
d.
The book on the table in the English classroom is Barbara's book.
Judy put her toys under the bed.
You can find the cafeteria right by the school library.
The balloon floated gently over the valley.
7. Write the interjection in each sentence on lines below.
a. Ouch! I was just stung by a bee. ____________
b. What do you mean that you can’t visit, huh? ________________
c. I’m just a kid, gee whiz, not a professional athlete. ______________