What is the most likely meaning of the line? "Cold silence fell across the land."

It was cold on the spaceship going to the Moon

The temperature dropped on the Moon

The men talked quietly on the spaceship to the Moon

FSA Practice Test (5th Grade: English Language & Arts) 1 — Questions and Answers

Question 1: There was once a severe drought. Ivan's well was low on water, and he wasn't sure what would happen to the fruit plants in his yard. He was just about to leave when he observed three men staring intently at his residence. He was afraid the three strangers were plotting a robbery attempt on his home. He took action fast. “My son, money has become scarce due to the drought,” he shouted to his son. There are numerous thieves. Let us protect our assets by placing all of our jewelry in a box and throwing it into the well. They will be safe there. ” He instantly instructed his kid to gather some huge stones and place them in a box to be thrown into the well. The thieves were overjoyed when they heard the box fall into the well. They arrived at the well that night. The box was large and had sunk to the bottom of the well. They'd have to take part of the water to get it. They started to take water from the well and dump it onto the ground. Ivan had set up a system to ensure that the water got to his fruit trees. From the well, he had channels leading to each of the trees. The thieves had already drained enough water from the box to water the trees by the time they discovered it. It was almost dawn. Ivan called the soldiers, and the thieves were caught as they attempted to open the box. What would a good title be for the above story?

"A Clever Idea" (Correct answer)
"Cunning Tony"
"The Thieves"
"The Well"

Correct answer: "A Clever Idea"

The story centers on Ivan's ingenious plan to trick the thieves into watering his fruit trees while attempting to steal a box of 'jewelry' (which actually contained stones). His strategy was clever and ultimately successful in protecting his property and catching the culprits. Therefore, 'A Clever Idea' best captures the essence of the narrative.

Question 2: What does the metaphor imply in the statement "The Moon ballooning in the sky"?

The Moon appears to grow in size (Correct answer)
The Moon has a perfect shape
The Moon appears to move swiftly
The Moon is brightly colored

Correct answer: The Moon appears to grow in size

The metaphor 'The Moon ballooning in the sky' uses the image of a balloon inflating. When something balloons, it expands and grows larger. Therefore, the metaphor implies that the Moon appears to be increasing in size or swelling in the sky.

Question 3: Which of the underlined words is incorrectly spelled? Our teacher was absent yesterday, so we had a substatute.

absent
teacher
substatute (Correct answer)
yesterday

Correct answer: substatute

The word 'substatute' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'substitute.' A substitute is a person who takes the place of another, such as a teacher.

Question 4: This is how our brain protected our eyes. Choose the correct word or phrase.

correct as is
will protect
has protected
protects (Correct answer)

Correct answer: protects

The sentence describes a general, continuous function of the brain – it always protects our eyes. For such a habitual or general truth, the simple present tense is required. 'Protects' correctly conveys this ongoing action, unlike the past tense 'protected'.

Question 5: There was once a severe drought. Ivan's well was low on water, and he wasn't sure what would happen to the fruit plants in his yard. He was just about to leave when he observed three men staring intently at his residence. He was afraid the three strangers were plotting a robbery attempt on his home. He took action fast. “My son, money has become scarce due to the drought,” he shouted to his son. There are numerous thieves. Let us protect our assets by placing all of our jewelry in a box and throwing it into the well. They will be safe there. ” He instantly instructed his kid to gather some huge stones and place them in a box to be thrown into the well. The thieves were overjoyed when they heard the box fall into the well. They arrived at the well that night. The box was large and had sunk to the bottom of the well. They'd have to take part of the water to get it. They started to take water from the well and dump it onto the ground. Ivan had set up a system to ensure that the water got to his fruit trees. From the well, he had channels leading to each of the trees. The thieves had already drained enough water from the box to water the trees by the time they discovered it. It was almost dawn. Ivan called the soldiers, and the thieves were caught as they attempted to open the box. The passage above is about?

how the thieves put the box in the well.
how the thieves took the jewels.
how the thieves watered the field. (Correct answer)
how the thieves robbed for money.

Correct answer: how the thieves watered the field.

Ivan's primary goal was not just to get water or remove a box, but to outsmart the thieves who were plotting to rob him. He devised a plan that led them to unknowingly water his trees while he prepared to have them caught. Thus, the story's main purpose is to illustrate his successful trickery and the capture of the thieves.

Question 6: What is the most likely meaning of the line? "Cold silence fell across the land."

It was cold on the spaceship going to the Moon
The temperature dropped on the Moon
The men talked quietly on the spaceship to the Moon
It became suddenly very quiet on the Moon (Correct answer)

Correct answer: It became suddenly very quiet on the Moon

The story describes Ivan's clever plan where the thieves, in their attempt to retrieve the 'jewelry' box from the well, ended up draining water that flowed through channels to Ivan's fruit trees. This outcome, where the thieves inadvertently watered the field, is the central and ironic event of the passage.

Question 7: Which of the following sentences is correct?

The weatherman said its’ going to be a warm day.
The weatherman said it going to be a warm day.
The weatherman said it’s going to be a warm day. (Correct answer)
The weatherman said its going to be a warm day.

Correct answer: The weatherman said it’s going to be a warm day.

The phrase 'silence fell' is an idiom meaning that it became quiet. The addition of 'cold' emphasizes the starkness, suddenness, or perhaps an unsettling quality of this quietness. Given the context of the Moon, it suggests a desolate and sudden quiet, rather than a drop in temperature or quiet conversation.

Question 8: Choose the correct word or phrase. Yes; it can.

Yes:
correct as is
Yes;
Yes, (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Yes,

The correct sentence uses the contraction 'it's,' which stands for 'it is.' The sentence 'The weatherman said it is going to be a warm day' is grammatically correct. 'Its' is a possessive pronoun, and 'its'' is not a standard English construction.

Question 9: Shavy blushed and wrung her hands in front of the audience. When she looked out, she saw a room full with people. Some she recognized, but others she didn't. But they'd all come to hear her speak. She opened her mouth after taking a deep breath, but no words came out. As she closed her eyes, tears welled up in the corners. She imagined her mother assisting her in getting dressed and ready for tonight with her eyes closed. Her mother had advised her to "just do your best." When she opened her eyes, she saw her mother's happy face in the midst of the crowd. She took another deep breath and began singing as she relaxed. She didn't stop until she was done, and the audience burst into applause. She found her parents and friends after the show. They were all gushing about her song and how proud they were of her for persevering when it appeared like she might give up. She shared a smile with her mother as she shrugged her shoulders. She said, "I just did my best." Select an appropriate title for this story.

"The Show"
"Do Your Best" (Correct answer)
"Listening to Mom"
"Trust People"

Correct answer: "Do Your Best"

When 'Yes' is used as an introductory interjection at the beginning of a sentence, it should be followed by a comma to separate it from the rest of the sentence. A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses, which is not the case here.

Question 10: In Non-Fiction, subheadings or headings are used to inform the reader about what is being discussed.

Interesting facts covered in the article.
What they are going to read about in each section. (Correct answer)
The theme of the article.
The main idea of the entire selection.

Correct answer: What they are going to read about in each section.

The central message and moral of the story revolve around the mother's advice to 'just do your best' and Shavy's eventual success by following this guidance. Her perseverance and ultimate triumph illustrate the power of trying one's best, making this the most fitting title.

Question 11: Which statement makes sense and has all of the terms spelled correctly?

He could lead if he would get the led out.
A bass was painted on the head of the base drum.
The bandage was wound around the woond.
The wind was too strong to wind the sail. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The wind was too strong to wind the sail.

In non-fiction texts, headings and subheadings are organizational tools that clearly indicate the topic or subject matter of the specific section that follows. They help readers quickly understand what information will be presented in each part of the article or chapter, aiding comprehension and navigation.

Question 12: Choose the correct word or phrase. It is a very valuable tool because it lets you turn your back to the Sun and protect your eyes.

correct as is (Correct answer)
let
is letting
has let

Correct answer: correct as is

This sentence correctly uses the homographs 'wind' (as moving air, a noun) and 'wind' (as to coil or wrap, a verb) in a grammatically sound and meaningful way. The other options contain misspellings or illogical phrasing, such as 'woond' or 'bass was painted on the head of the base drum.'

Question 13: There was once a severe drought. Ivan's well was low on water, and he wasn't sure what would happen to the fruit plants in his yard. He was just about to leave when he observed three men staring intently at his residence. He was afraid the three strangers were plotting a robbery attempt on his home. He took action fast. “My son, money has become scarce due to the drought,” he shouted to his son. There are numerous thieves. Let us protect our assets by placing all of our jewelry in a box and throwing it into the well. They will be safe there. ” He instantly instructed his kid to gather some huge stones and place them in a box to be thrown into the well. The thieves were overjoyed when they heard the box fall into the well. They arrived at the well that night. The box was large and had sunk to the bottom of the well. They'd have to take part of the water to get it. They started to take water from the well and dump it onto the ground. Ivan had set up a system to ensure that the water got to his fruit trees. From the well, he had channels leading to each of the trees. The thieves had already drained enough water from the box to water the trees by the time they discovered it. It was almost dawn. Ivan called the soldiers, and the thieves were caught as they attempted to open the box. What exactly is the point or purpose of this story?

The purpose of this story is to take out the box from the well.
The purpose of this story is to draw water from the well.
The purpose of this story is to trick the thieves and catch them. (Correct answer)
The purpose of this story is to care for trees.

Correct answer: The purpose of this story is to trick the thieves and catch them.

The verb 'lets' is the correct form for the singular subject 'it' in the simple present tense. This tense is appropriate because it describes a general characteristic or function of the tool. Therefore, the original sentence is grammatically correct as written.

Question 14: Which of the following words is an ANTONYM for the underlined word? After gym, Ara took a lengthy walk.

long
longest
short (Correct answer)
extended

Correct answer: short

Ivan's entire elaborate scheme, from pretending to hide jewels to setting up channels for the water, was designed to outsmart the thieves. His ultimate goal was to trick them into doing his work (watering the trees) and then to have them apprehended. Therefore, the core purpose of the story is to highlight his clever plan to deceive and capture the criminals.

Question 15: Which of the following adverb phrases best answers the question "why"?

The students usually travel to games by bus.
We spent the afternoon at the mall.
The storm came up during the night.
The children combed the nearby woods for pine cones. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The children combed the nearby woods for pine cones.

An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. 'Lengthy' means long or extended in duration or extent. The direct opposite of 'lengthy' is 'short,' making it the correct antonym.

Question 16: There was once a severe drought. Ivan's well was low on water, and he wasn't sure what would happen to the fruit plants in his yard. He was just about to leave when he observed three men staring intently at his residence. He was afraid the three strangers were plotting a robbery attempt on his home. He took action fast. “My son, money has become scarce due to the drought,” he shouted to his son. There are numerous thieves. Let us protect our assets by placing all of our jewelry in a box and throwing it into the well. They will be safe there. ” He instantly instructed his kid to gather some huge stones and place them in a box to be thrown into the well. The thieves were overjoyed when they heard the box fall into the well. They arrived at the well that night. The box was large and had sunk to the bottom of the well. They'd have to take part of the water to get it. They started to take water from the well and dump it onto the ground. Ivan had set up a system to ensure that the water got to his fruit trees. From the well, he had channels leading to each of the trees. The thieves had already drained enough water from the box to water the trees by the time they discovered it. It was almost dawn. Ivan called the soldiers, and the thieves were caught as they attempted to open the box. In the story above, who are the main characters?

Ivan and the thieves (Correct answer)
Ivan
Ivan and his son
Ivan, his son, and the thieves

Correct answer: Ivan and the thieves

The main characters are the individuals central to the story's conflict and resolution. In this narrative, Ivan devises the clever plan to save his trees and catch the thieves, making him a primary driver of the plot. The thieves are also main characters because their actions (attempting to steal and inadvertently watering the trees) are crucial to the unfolding events and the resolution of Ivan's problem.

Question 17: In the term prescription, what is the root word?

tion
prescrip
scription
scrip (Correct answer)

Correct answer: scrip

A root word is the basic part of a word that carries its core meaning, without prefixes or suffixes. In 'prescription,' the root word is 'scrip,' which comes from Latin and means 'to write.' The prefix 'pre-' means 'before,' and the suffix '-tion' indicates an action or state, so 'prescription' literally means 'something written beforehand.'

Question 18: Mark speak kindly of his father. Which of the following is the past tense of the word speak?

speaked
spoke (Correct answer)
will speak
speaks

Correct answer: spoke

The word 'speak' is an irregular verb, meaning its past tense form does not follow the standard rule of adding '-ed.' Instead, it changes its vowel sound. The correct simple past tense form of 'speak' is 'spoke,' as in 'Mark spoke kindly of his father.'

Question 19: There was once a severe drought. Ivan's well was low on water, and he wasn't sure what would happen to the fruit plants in his yard. He was just about to leave when he observed three men staring intently at his residence. He was afraid the three strangers were plotting a robbery attempt on his home. He took action fast. “My son, money has become scarce due to the drought,” he shouted to his son. There are numerous thieves. Let us protect our assets by placing all of our jewelry in a box and throwing it into the well. They will be safe there. ” He instantly instructed his kid to gather some huge stones and place them in a box to be thrown into the well. The thieves were overjoyed when they heard the box fall into the well. They arrived at the well that night. The box was large and had sunk to the bottom of the well. They'd have to take part of the water to get it. They started to take water from the well and dump it onto the ground. Ivan had set up a system to ensure that the water got to his fruit trees. From the well, he had channels leading to each of the trees. The thieves had already drained enough water from the box to water the trees by the time they discovered it. It was almost dawn. Ivan called the soldiers, and the thieves were caught as they attempted to open the box. Which details in the story demonstrate Ivan's cleverness?

"He instantly instructed his kid to gather some huge stones and place them in a box to be thrown into the well."
"Ivan had set up a system to ensure that the water got to his fruit trees. From the well, he had channels leading to each of the trees."
"Let us protect our assets by placing all of our jewelry in a box and throwing it into the well. They will be safe there. ”
All of the above (Correct answer)

Correct answer: All of the above

Ivan's cleverness is demonstrated through multiple actions. He cleverly tricks the thieves into believing there's jewelry in the well (A) and sets up channels to direct the water to his trees (B). The initial idea to protect assets by throwing them into the well (C) is the foundation of his entire ruse. Therefore, all these details collectively showcase his ingenuity in solving his drought problem and catching the thieves.

Question 20: Paul reelised he needed to make a touchdown to help his team win the game.

realized (Correct answer)
reallise
realize
reelise

Correct answer: realized

The passage details Ivan's elaborate scheme to trick the thieves into watering his fruit trees and then catching them. He uses the pretense of hiding valuables in the well to manipulate the thieves into draining the water, which he redirects to his plants. The story culminates in the thieves being caught, highlighting Ivan's successful and clever deception.

Question 21: Which of the following sentences does not contain an irregular verb?

Amanda threw the baseball over the fence just to anger Tim.
Unfortunately, the wind blew down the newly planted trees.
In Egypt, there are pyramids in which treasures lie.
Joe returned home after three years in the army. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Joe returned home after three years in the army.

Correct answer: Joe returned home after three years in the army. The fourth choice does NOT have an irregular verb.

Question 22: There was once a severe drought. Ivan's well was low on water, and he wasn't sure what would happen to the fruit plants in his yard. He was just about to leave when he observed three men staring intently at his residence. He was afraid the three strangers were plotting a robbery attempt on his home. He took action fast. “My son, money has become scarce due to the drought,” he shouted to his son. There are numerous thieves. Let us protect our assets by placing all of our jewelry in a box and throwing it into the well. They will be safe there. ” He instantly instructed his kid to gather some huge stones and place them in a box to be thrown into the well. The thieves were overjoyed when they heard the box fall into the well. They arrived at the well that night. The box was large and had sunk to the bottom of the well. They'd have to take part of the water to get it. They started to take water from the well and dump it onto the ground. Ivan had set up a system to ensure that the water got to his fruit trees. From the well, he had channels leading to each of the trees. The thieves had already drained enough water from the box to water the trees by the time they discovered it. It was almost dawn. Ivan called the soldiers, and the thieves were caught as they attempted to open the box. What is the above passage about?

It is about how the thieves robbed Ivan.
It is about two friends having fun being thieves.
It is about how the thieves watered the fruit garden.
It is about how clever Ivan and his son tricked the thieves. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: It is about how clever Ivan and his son tricked the thieves.

Correct answer: It is about how clever Ivan and his son tricked the thieves. This passage is mainly about how clever Ivan and his son tricked the thieves which resulted in Ivan catching the thieves and getting his garden watered in the midst of the drought.

Question 23: Put the cat over ______________.

the
their
there (Correct answer)
they're

Correct answer: there

The word 'there' refers to a place or position, which is appropriate for indicating where the cat should be placed. 'Their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction of 'they are.' Neither 'their' nor 'they're' makes grammatical sense in this context, as the sentence requires a word to denote location.

Question 24: For the topic “Lightening Storm”, which of the following would be a good sentence starter?

Maria shivered.
The room was dark.
Suddenly, there was a flash of lightening. (Correct answer)
The lights went out.

Correct answer: Suddenly, there was a flash of lightening.

For the topic 'Lightening Storm,' a good sentence starter should immediately introduce an element characteristic of such an event. 'Suddenly, there was a flash of lightening' effectively sets the scene and mood, directly engaging the reader with the topic. The other options are too general or don't directly relate to the specific event of a lightning storm.

Question 25: There was once a severe drought. Ivan's well was low on water, and he wasn't sure what would happen to the fruit plants in his yard. He was just about to leave when he observed three men staring intently at his residence. He was afraid the three strangers were plotting a robbery attempt on his home. He took action fast. “My son, money has become scarce due to the drought,” he shouted to his son. There are numerous thieves. Let us protect our assets by placing all of our jewelry in a box and throwing it into the well. They will be safe there. ” He instantly instructed his kid to gather some huge stones and place them in a box to be thrown into the well. The thieves were overjoyed when they heard the box fall into the well. They arrived at the well that night. The box was large and had sunk to the bottom of the well. They'd have to take part of the water to get it. They started to take water from the well and dump it onto the ground. Ivan had set up a system to ensure that the water got to his fruit trees. From the well, he had channels leading to each of the trees. The thieves had already drained enough water from the box to water the trees by the time they discovered it. It was almost dawn. Ivan called the soldiers, and the thieves were caught as they attempted to open the box. What is the setting of the story mentioned above?

It takes place in Ivan's backyard.
It takes place in the countryside.
None of the above
Both A and B (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Both A and B

The story explicitly mentions 'Ivan's well' and 'fruit plants in his yard,' indicating it takes place in his backyard (A). The context of a 'severe drought' affecting a personal well and fruit trees, along with the lack of urban details, strongly suggests a rural or countryside setting (B). Therefore, both descriptions accurately contribute to the story's setting.

Question 26: My favorite pet is dog too.

no error (Correct answer)
two
tow
to

Correct answer: no error

The word 'too' is correctly used in this sentence to mean 'also' or 'in addition.' It indicates that the dog is also a favorite pet, similar to an unstated other. There are no grammatical or spelling errors in its usage here, making 'no error' the correct choice.

Question 27: Which of the following sentences uses parallelism?

Todd answered the phone, scratched his head, and sipped his cola. (Correct answer)
Todd is a tall boy and he loves to talk.
After Todd answered the phone, the doorbell rang.
Todd is my nephew who answered the phone.

Correct answer: Todd answered the phone, scratched his head, and sipped his cola.

Parallelism is a literary device where parts of a sentence are grammatically similar or identical in structure. In option A, 'answered the phone,' 'scratched his head,' and 'sipped his cola' are all verb phrases in the past tense, creating a clear and balanced list of actions. This consistent grammatical structure demonstrates parallelism.

Question 28: Shavy blushed and wrung her hands in front of the audience. When she looked out, she saw a room full with people. Some she recognized, but others she didn't. But they'd all come to hear her speak. She opened her mouth after taking a deep breath, but no words came out. As she closed her eyes, tears welled up in the corners. She imagined her mother assisting her in getting dressed and ready for tonight with her eyes closed. Her mother had advised her to ""just do your best."" When she opened her eyes, she saw her mother's happy face in the midst of the crowd. She took another deep breath and began singing as she relaxed. She didn't stop until she was done, and the audience burst into applause. She found her parents and friends after the show. They were all gushing about her song and how proud they were of her for persevering when it appeared like she might give up. She shared a smile with her mother as she shrugged her shoulders. She said, "I just did my best." What is the setting of this story?

It takes place in an auditorium. (Correct answer)
It takes place in Shavy's backyard.
It takes place at the local pool.
None of the above

Correct answer: It takes place in an auditorium.

The setting of the story is an auditorium, which is a venue for performances. Clues such as Shavy being 'in front of the audience,' seeing 'a room full with people,' and the audience 'bursting into applause' after her song all point to a performance space. These details are characteristic of an auditorium or concert hall.

Question 29: _____ going to win the game as long as Rose scores the goal.

There
They're (Correct answer)
Thier
Their

Correct answer: They're

'They're' is a contraction for 'they are,' which correctly completes the sentence to mean 'They are going to win the game.' 'There' indicates a place, 'their' shows possession, and 'thier' is a misspelling. Only 'they're' fits the grammatical requirement for a subject and a verb in this context.

Question 30: Which of the following sentences best represents the feeling "cheerfulness"?

The lilacs are purple.
The lilacs danced with the gentle breezes. (Correct answer)
The lilacs are nice.
The lilacs will die and loose their petals.

Correct answer: The lilacs danced with the gentle breezes.

The sentence 'The lilacs danced with the gentle breezes' uses personification, attributing human-like movement ('danced') to the flowers. This imagery, combined with 'gentle breezes,' evokes a light, joyful, and lively feeling. This personification and positive imagery best convey a sense of cheerfulness compared to the other options, which are either neutral or suggest decline.

FSA Practice Test (5th Grade: English Language & Arts) 1

There was once a severe drought.
Ivan's well was low on water, and he wasn't sure what would happen to the fruit plants in his yard.
He was just about to leave when he observed three men staring intently at his residence.
He was afraid the three strangers were plotting a robbery attempt on his home.
He took action fast. “My son, money has become scarce due to the drought,” he shouted to his son.
There are numerous thieves.
Let us protect our assets by placing all of our jewelry in a box and throwing it into the well.
They will be safe there. ” He instantly instructed his kid to gather some huge stones and place them in a box to be thrown into the well.
The thieves were overjoyed when they heard the box fall into the well.
They arrived at the well that night.
The box was large and had sunk to the bottom of the well.
They'd have to take part of the water to get it.
They started to take water from the well and dump it onto the ground.
Ivan had set up a system to ensure that the water got to his fruit trees.
From the well, he had channels leading to each of the trees.
The thieves had already drained enough water from the box to water the trees by the time they discovered it.
It was almost dawn.
Ivan called the soldiers, and the thieves were caught as they attempted to open the box.
What would a good title be for the above story?