5th Grade MAP Practice Test English Reading : Set 1

Would you look in a book to see where Chapter six begins and ends?

Read the following advertisement.
Jennifer has the whitest teeth in her class. Whenever she smiles, she always is told that she has a beautiful smile. Jennifer’s, mom bought a new toothpaste that tastes like candy canes called “WOW.” It has special ingredients that fight cavities, prevent gum disease and whiten teeth. If you want to have a beautiful smile like Jennifer, buy “WOW” Toothpaste.
What are some of the benefits of “WOW” Toothpaste?

Jose wants to identify different kinds of bears. Which book should he get?

“What would I know about skateboarding?” Kim said to Louis. “I wouldn’t know a skateboard
from a scooter.”
These sentences show that:

Read the passage and answer the question.
The dog, with a ferocious growl, jumped over the fence as he chased after the cat. They trampled the flower garden, demolished the garbage cans, and flew across the newly planted grass. The cat climbed up the tree to avoid the dog’s aggressive advances, and the defeated dog laid in the shade to admit his failure.
What happened directly after they demolished the garbage cans?

Read the story.
Climbing out of the car, my heart raced, as I was excited to begin our family hiking trip. I skipped up the trail happily. The sun shone brightly, and I was having a terrific time. Then the hill became steeper, but I still bounded up the trail. My parents were calling for me to slow down because we still had a long way to go. Sure enough, my legs began to burn, and my breathing was deeper. I had been hiking too quickly. I slowed down my pace, and started to feel more stable. We finished the hike, and I was glad I had listened to my parents because if I had kept up the fast pace, I would have never made it.
Which event occurred first and last?

Which fact supports the opinion that living in the city is fun?

If you were writing an essay that argued that summer is a better season than winter, which fact would you include?

Students must have exceptional qualities in able to join the student council?
Which of the reasons below is the least valued reason for being invited to join the students council?

Read the story.
Mary left her pencil case in a classroom. The next day it was in the lost and found. All the pencils were gone.
What does Mary know for sure about her pencil case?

When buying a new computer, where could you find the most objective, reliable information about the overall quality of computers?

Which is a fact, not an opinion?

Read the following paragraph.
     ”Where’s your dog, Ellie?” Mrs. Minter sneered.  Mrs. Minter had lived alone in a big white house next door ever since her husband died twelve years earlier.
“In the house, I guess,” Ellie said.
“Has it been there all night?” Mrs. Minter asked.
“Well, I think so.”
Mrs. Minter continued, “Well, it seems mighty funny to me that one of my chickens was killed last night and there are dog prints in the mud by the chicken coop.”
“It wasn’t my dog,” Ellie finished.
“Oh, I’m sure it wasn’t, “ said Mrs. Minter.  “I’m sure your mutt is just as pure and innocent as the new fallen snow.”

CHOOSE ONE SENTENCE THAT BEST TELLS WHAT MRS. MINTER WAS THINKING WHEN SHE WAS TALKING TO ELLIE.

Read the passage.
Trampolines are a great piece of exercise equipment.  For one thing, it is so much fun to jump, fly and flip in the air that it doesn’t seem boring like regular exercise equipment.  Also, this exercise is typically done outside, so you get fresh air in addition to burning calories.

Which of the following conclusions is not supported by facts or details in the passage?

READ THE PASSAGE:
One time, henry Thoreau and his friend decided to meet in a town many miles away.  Henry decided to walk, but his friend decided to do odd jobs all day to earn money for train faire.  Henry walked from the earliest light to the evening and saw fascinating things along the way.  He picked fresh huckleberries, watched baby ducklings take their first swim, and admired the beautiful purple mountains as the sun set.
His friend, on the other hand, earned enough money for his train ticket.  Both henry and his friend arrived in the town at the same time and had dinner together.

BOTH HENRY AND HIS FRIEND MADE IT TO THE TOWN IN DIFFERENT FASHIONS.  WHAT MIGHT A READER CONCLUDE ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE?

Jack was planning to run for class president, since this was his senior year. He wanted to print fliers to post around the school building to persuade students to vote for him. Which slogan would be the most persuasive?

Which of the following describes the main purpose of persuasive writing?