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Mid Semester Test

1stSemester

Name : ____________________ Grade 5 Parent’s Signature

Subject : English
Date : 23 September, 2019 Time Allocation: 90 minutes

Part A: Reading Comprehension (20 Marks)

Read the text in the insert- the fact sheet on bees. Refer to the insert in order to
answer the questions.

1. What is the name of the organisation that produced this fact sheet about
bumblebees? 1 mark

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2. Look at the section headed: Save our bees.

Complete the table below with one piece of evidence from the leaflet to support
each statement. 2 marks

Evidence

The Bumblebee
Conservation Trust is
worried about bees.

The leaflet makes

readers feel hopeful
for bumblebees.

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3. Look at the section headed: What’s so different about the bumblebee?

The text refers to the bumblebees’ cousins.

Who are their cousins? 1 mark

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4. Which section of the leaflet is written to inform readers that they are unlikely to
be stung by bumblebees?

Write the name of the section: 1 mark

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5. In our modern world of paved gardens and intensive farming, our bumblebees
find themselves hungry and homeless.

This suggests that…Tick one. 1 mark

farming has helped bees.

paved gardens are attractive.

bees are good at finding their way.

bees have only started struggling recently.

6. In what way is buzz pollination more useful than other forms of pollination? 1
mark

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7. Explain why the flowers that are not bee-friendly do not attract bees. 1 mark

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8. Why is it important for bumblebees to leave a smelly scent on some flowers?

Tick one. 1 mark

so that others avoid it

because it smells better than nectar

so others know it has pollen

because bees give flowers their scent

9. Look at the section headed: “Things you can do to help.”

Find and copy one word that shows how essential flowers are to bees. 1 mark

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10. Which section of the leaflet is written to inform readers that they are unlikely to
be stung by bumblebees?

Write the name of the section: 1 mark

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11. Put a tick into the correct column to show whether each of the following flowers is
bee-friendly or not bee-friendly. 2 marks

Bee-friendly Not bee-friendly

lavender

pansy

herbs

wild rose

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12. Using information from the text, tick one box in each row to show whether each
statement is true or false. 2 marks

True False

Wasps can be aggressive.

Male bumblebees sometimes sting.

Bumblebees only go outside when it is warm.

You need a big garden to help bumblebees.

13. Look at the section headed: Energy drink for bees.

These instructions suggest that the reader…Tick one. 1 mark

enjoys preparing food.

has lots of energy.

is willing to handle bees.

is skilled at gardening.

14. Bumblebees are very important to the human race.

Give two ways they are important. 2 marks

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15. What can you do to help bumblebees? Write your ideas in the space below. 2
marks

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Part B: Grammar (20 marks)
1. What kind of clause is underlined in the sentence below? 1 mark

If they could afford to, the ancient Romans ate well.

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2. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Tick one. 1 mark

Abdul called out, “will you come and help me?”

Abdul called out “Will you come and help me”

Abdul called out, “Will you come and help me”?

Abdul called out, “Will you come and help me?”

3. Complete the sentence with an appropriate subordinating conjunction. 1

mark

Tracey decided to walk _______________ it was a lovely day.

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4. Which underlined group of words is a subordinate clause? Tick one. 1 mark

If you want to, you can walk with us.

This is the best fishing spot we have found.

We change places when the bell rings.

We planted the parsley next to the mint.

5. Circle the relative pronoun in the sentence below. 1 mark

The mountain, which could be seen in the distance, had snow on top of it.

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6. Insert a relative pronoun to complete the sentence below. 1 mark

Everyone loved the music____________ was played last night.

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7. Circle the three adjectives in the sentence below. 3 marks

He made his way up the cobbled street, striding like the bold and determined
man he was.

8. Which sentence uses the word round as an adjective? Tick one. 1 mark

The dog ran round in circles.

There was a round of applause.

The castle had a round tower.

The team has already made the final round.

9. Circle the adjective in the sentence below. 1 mark

The tree was taller than the house.

10. Circle the three nouns in the sentence below. 2 marks

The fire gave the room a cosy feeling.

11. Which sentence uses capital letters correctly? Tick one. 1 mark

We went to manchester for Kajal and Jamal’s party.

we went to Manchester for Kajal and Jamal’s party.

We went to Manchester for Kajal and Jamal’s party.

We went to Manchester for Kajal and Jamal’s Party.

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12. Insert one comma in the correct place in the sentence below. 1 mark

Every night Dad and my brother take the dog for a walk.

13. Add two commas to the sentence below to make it clear that Ana has four
favourite things. 1 mark

Ana’s favourite things are camping holidays cycling and swimming.

14. Which sentence must not end with an exclamation mark? Tick one. 1 mark

You really must wear a coat

What a dreadful day I had

What is the temperature now

The wind is very strong today

15. Insert full stops and capital letters in the passage below so it is punctuated
correctly. 3 marks

Declan has always been fascinated by animals he has read many books
about exotic creatures jellyfish interest him the most and he would like to
study them when he is older

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Part C: Spelling (10 marks)
Listen to the word the teacher says. He will say it again, using it in a sentence. He
will then say the word one more time. At the end of the test, the teacher will quickly
read through the entire list one final time. Do not interrupt the test by asking
questions or disturbing in any way or you shall have marks deducted.

1. _______________________________________

2. _______________________________________

3. _______________________________________

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Part D: Writing (10 marks)
You will write a part of the story “White Fang” where Beauty Smith and Grey
Beaver negotiate for the ownership of White Fang. This time, Beauty Smith is
actually a nice person so he convinces Grey Beaver to give him White Fang
because Beauty Smith is kind. Complete several paragraphs detailing how this
happens. Make sure you include plenty of dialogue. Don’t forget to use powerful
verbs, powerful adjectives as well as proper paragraphing and direct speech.

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