FSA Practice Test (5th Grade: English Language & Arts) 3

Question 1

Which word is an antonym for "ancient"?

Accepted Answer

Modern

Answer

"Modern" means new or recent, the opposite of "ancient."

Question 2

In a story, what is the "setting"?

Accepted Answer

The time and place

Answer

The setting is when and where a story takes place.

Question 3

Which sentence is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

Sam and I went to the park.

Answer

"Sam and I" is correct because "I" is the subject of the sentence.

Question 4

What is the root word in "unhappiness"?

Accepted Answer

Happy

Answer

"Happy" is the root word, with the prefix "un-" and suffix "-ness" added.

Question 5

Which sentence contains a simile?

Accepted Answer

He was as quiet as a mouse.

Answer

A simile compares two things using "like" or "as," as in "as quiet as a mouse."