Language Arts Diagnostic Test

Grade 5

September 2022

Name: _________________ Date: ______________________

For questions 1 and 2, read the sentence carefully then choose the correct option.

In which sentence is “back” used to mean return?

A. Phone books were once used to find peoples’ addresses. Back then there was no
Google.
B. The athlete’s picture was at the back of the sports magazine.
C. The delivery truck was so large it had to back into the driveway.
D. Mom will prepare dinner as soon as she is back from the supermarket.

2. Which sentence uses “light” to mean not heavy?

A. Justine made light work of the chores she was given to do.
B. Even though the box was large it was light.
C. Citizens are not allowed to light uncollected garbage in this community.
D. If it’s dark you need to turn on the light.
Which word is NEAREST in meaning to the one underlined in questions 3 to 5?

3. Antoine’s job was to water the flowers in the morning.

A. sprinkle
B. plant
C. fertilize
D. Find

4. Haldane was delighted with the way his birthday party turned out.

A. concerned B. celebrated
C. excited
D. pleased
5. Mrs Beckford scolded Nesbeth for being callous by not helping his classmate off the
floor after he had knocked her down.

A. feisty
B. kind
C. uncaring
D. playful

For questions 6 to 9, choose the option that means the same as the underlined word or
phrase.

6. Persons who pre-order Christmas cakes will be getting a discount.

A. order very soon

B. wait to order
C. order online
D. order ahead of time

7. There was a misunderstanding between the bus conductor and the driver. This led to us
arriving two hours ahead of schedule.

A. an agreement
B. an interruption
C. confusion
D. concentration

8. The diamond necklace was a priceless collector’s item that was stolen from the museum.

A. royal
B. valuable
C. free
D. beautiful
9. I had spent all my money at the school fair and I was now penniless.

A. saving money
B. getting more money C. without any money
D. had little money left

For items 10 and 11, choose the word best completes the sentence.

10. Each student is required to take an extra _____ of jeans for the beach clean-up on
Saturday.

A. pair
B. pare
C. peer
D. pier

11. The large mango tree that was once filled with fruits was now _____.

A. bear B. bare
C. beer
D. bier

For items 12 to 15 choose the option that is OPPOSITE of the underlined word in each
sentence.

12. Demarco was in a jolly mood after it was announced that he was chosen as the class
prefect.

A. better
B. rotten
C. new
D. good

Tic Toc is one of the oldest social media apps.

E. youngest
F. most user friendly
G. newest
H. most exciting
13. Many students are now using Zoom to attend virtual classes.

A. practical
B. physical
C. math
D. computer

14. Social media platforms are all different in one way or another.

A. used
B. pluralized
C. entertainment
D. alike
Read the passage carefully then answer questions 16 to 20.

Paul Bogle

 Place of Birth:
St. Thomas

 Date of Bir
th:about1822

 Date of Death:
October 24, 1865

Paul Bogle, it is believed, was born free about 1822. He was a Baptist deacon in
Stony Gut, a few miles north of Morant Bay, ableandtowas
vote at a time when
there were only 104 voters in the parishThomas.
of St. He wasalsoa firm political
supporter of George William Gordon.

PaulBoglewas unhappy about how poor people in St Thomas were being treated.
This caused himlead
to a protest march to the Morant Bay courthouse on October 11,
1865. In aclashwiththe security
forces that followed the march, nearly 500 people
were killed
and a greater number was flogged and punished before order was restored.

Bogle was captured and hanged on October 24, 1865; strong

butdemonstration
his
led to several changes.
The government started to make sure that all persons were
treated fairly. Also, when persons were brought before the courts everyone would
have a fair trial
. This was what Bogle wanted.

In recognition of his efforts, Bogle

wasconferredwith the Ord
er of he
t National Hero
in 1969. From 1969 to 1989 his image was on Jamaica’s two dollar bill. It is now on
the ten cent coin.
Source: (Adapted) JIS
 Paul Bogle was always concerned about other people.

15. Which sentence best supports this statement?

A. Paul Bogle, it is believed, was born free about 1822.

B. Paul Bogle was unhappy about how poor people in St Thomas were being treated.
C. The government started to make sure that all persons were treated fairly.
D. In a clash with the security forces that followed the march, nearly 500 people were
killed.

16. Which word or phrase BEST helps us to understand what “conferred” means?

A. in recognition
B. the Order
C. in 1969
D. captured

17. What forced the Jamaican government to start treating the people fairly?

A. He was a Baptist deacon in Stony Gut.

B. Bogle was captured and hanged on October 24, 1865.
C. Bogle led a strong demonstration.
D. There were only 104 voters in the parish of St. Thomas.

18. What is the passage about?

A. George Wlliam Gordon being a politician and a friend

B. Paul Bogle giving up his life to help other persons
C. people being flogged
D. Paul Bogle being a deacon

19. Which paragraph has the most evidence about how badly the people of St Thomas were
treated?

A. paragraph 4 B.
paragraph 3
C. paragraph 2
D. paragraph 1
Read the passage then answer questions 21 to 25.

Peter was very careless. He got himself into mischief even though his friends and
family constantly reminded him to do what was right. One day he went to the sea to catch
fish. He knew he should ask his mother’s permission but that had never stopped him before.
4 He knew he had to run if anyone saw him there.

He quickly threw his line into the sea and waited. Soon he felt a tug. Then he felt
himself being pulled in. He had something big on his line. As soon as he took the fish
out of the water he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned to look and there was his
8 father. The fish dropped into the water, Peter looked at his Dad then saw the fish
swimming away with his line.
Adapted: Playing with Words
Thomas and Prescod

20. Which sentence suggests that Peter did not get permission to go fishing?

A. He knew he had to run if anyone saw him there.

B. Peter was very careless.
C. He quickly threw his line into the sea and waited.
D. One day he went to the sea to catch fish.

21. Which is a good conclusion to draw from paragraph 1?

A. This was his first-time fishing.

B. Peter was in trouble often.
C. This was the first time Peter was in trouble.
D. Peter was getting good grades at school

22. What is most likely to happen to Peter after his father caught him fishing?

A. He will go to school.
B. He and his friends will go fishing.
C. He will be punished. D. He will be forgiven.
23. What message is the writer trying to pass on to the readers?

A. Always have bait when going fishing.

B. Fishing is a good profession.
C. Listen to your teachers.
D. Obey your parents.

24. Based on the events in the story, which is the most suitable title?

A. Peter’s Big Surprise

B. Brave Dad
C. A Day at the Beach
D. The Innocent Boy

25. What is the name of the main character in the story ?

______________________________________