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Nova Scotia Grade 5 English Language Arts Practice Tests

Five free, full-length practice tests for Grade 5 english language arts in Nova Scotia, written to the Nova Scotia curriculum. Take them online for instant scoring and a skill breakdown, or print them with an answer key.

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Practice Test 120 questions · Key details · Grammar · Vocabulary
Practice Test 218 questions · Character · Theme · Key details
Practice Test 319 questions · Key details · Grammar · Vocabulary
Practice Test 418 questions · Vocabulary · Key details · Point of view
Practice Test 520 questions · Key details · Grammar · Vocabulary

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.

What these tests cover

Nova Scotia curriculum strands:

Reading and viewingWriting and representingSpeaking and listening

Skills across all five tests: Key details (16) · Grammar (13) · Vocabulary (13) · Spelling (6) · Inference (5) · Sentence structure (5) · Writing (5) · Theme (4) · Punctuation (4) · Usage (4)

Each test has an original Canadian reading passage (and, for most grades, a second text), language and conventions questions, and a writing task with a guide to what a strong answer includes.

Sample questions from Practice Test 1

  1. From the passage “The Bluenose”

    Where was the Bluenose built?
    A. St. John’s, Newfoundland   B. Saint John, New Brunswick   C. Lunenburg, Nova Scotia   D. Halifax, Nova Scotia
    Show answerLunenburg, Nova Scotia
  2. What was the Bluenose originally built for?
    A. fighting in wars   B. exploring the Arctic   C. carrying passengers   D. fishing for cod
    Show answerfishing for cod
  3. Which detail best supports the idea that Angus Walters was a skilled captain?
    A. It sank off Haiti.   B. He was known for his stubbornness.   C. Sailors said he could feel a change in the wind before anyone else.   D. The ship was sold.
    Show answerSailors said he could feel a change in the wind before anyone else.
  4. Why was the Bluenose sold?
    A. It lost every race.   B. Engines were replacing sails.   C. It was too small for fishing.   D. Angus Walters moved away.
    Show answerEngines were replacing sails.

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Also useful: printable worksheets · Canadian reading levels · Canadian classics · Nova Scotia curriculum guide

Frequently asked questions

What is in these Nova Scotia Grade 5 English Language Arts practice tests?

Five full original tests of about 20 questions each. Each test has an original Canadian reading passage (and, for most grades, a second text), language and conventions questions, and a writing task with a guide to what a strong answer includes. You get a score, a skill breakdown and a review of every answer at the end.

Do these tests follow the Nova Scotia curriculum?

Yes. They are written to the Nova Scotia curriculum — the strands are Reading and viewing, Writing and representing, Speaking and listening. Pagine summarizes the curriculum in its own words and links to the official documents.

Can I print them?

Yes. Every test has a printable version with an answer key, so you can use it in class or at the kitchen table.

Are these official tests?

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.

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