5th grade writing & editing

Question 1

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. Mix the flour and butter. ___, add the sugar.

• A. For instance
• B. In conclusion
• C. Next
• D. However

Question 2

Choose the transition that fits best. Electric cars are quieter. ___, they still need electricity, which is not always clean.

• A. Likewise
• B. On the other hand
• C. In conclusion
• D. For example

Question 3

Overall, the trip was a great success. What does "Overall" signal?

• A. contrast
• B. example
• C. similarity
• D. summing up

Question 4

Bees pollinate many of the crops we eat. Sadly, in many places their numbers are falling. The good news is that people can help by planting flowers and avoiding pesticides. Which is the strongest conclusion for this article?

• A. The end.
• B. Bees are insects.
• C. That is all I know about bees.
• D. Bees feed the world in secret; a few flowers on every balcony could help repay them.

Question 5

What kind of ending is this? Please vote for a school garden at Friday's meeting.

• A. sums up the main points
• B. calls the reader to act
• C. reflects on a feeling or lesson

Question 6

What kind of hook is this opening? Can a robot ever be a real friend?

• A. a question
• B. a surprising fact
• C. dialogue (speech)
• D. action or vivid description

Question 7

Which is the strongest opening for a report on why we should save bees?

• A. Bees are insects.
• B. This report is about bees.
• C. I will now write about bees.
• D. Without bees, your breakfast might look very different.

Question 8

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. Mix the flour and butter. ___, add the sugar.

• A. Next
• B. However
• C. For instance
• D. In conclusion

Question 9

Choose the transition that fits best. Some birds cannot fly. ___, penguins and ostriches stay on the ground.

• A. Nevertheless
• B. However
• C. Likewise
• D. For example

Question 10

Trains are fast. On the other hand, buses stop closer to home. What does "On the other hand" signal?

• A. contrast
• B. example
• C. similarity
• D. summing up

Question 11

Plastic litter washes from streets and rivers into the ocean. Turtles and seabirds can swallow it or get tangled in it. Families can help by choosing reusable bottles and bags. Which is the strongest conclusion for this report?

• A. Every bottle we refuse is one less in the sea; small choices, made by millions, can change the ocean.
• B. I hope you liked my report.
• C. Plastic was invented a long time ago.
• D. Turtles are reptiles.

Question 12

What kind of ending is this? Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth, and save water every day.

• A. sums up the main points
• B. calls the reader to act
• C. reflects on a feeling or lesson

Question 13

What kind of hook is this opening? "We're going to be late!" Ava cried, grabbing her bag.

• A. a question
• B. a surprising fact
• C. dialogue (speech)
• D. action or vivid description

Question 14

Which is the strongest opening for a story about a robot?

• A. The robot's eyes flickered on, and the first thing it saw was me.
• B. Robots are machines.
• C. This is a story about a robot.
• D. There was a robot.

Question 15

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. Mix the flour and butter. ___, add the sugar.

• A. However
• B. Next
• C. In conclusion
• D. For instance

Question 16

Choose the transition that fits best. Cheetahs are incredibly fast. ___, they get tired after a short sprint.

• A. In conclusion
• B. For instance
• C. Similarly
• D. However