PagineOntario Grade 5 Language Practice Tests
Five free, full-length practice tests for Grade 5 language in Ontario, written to the Ontario Curriculum and Resources. Take them online for instant scoring and a skill breakdown, or print them with an answer key.
- 5 full tests
- ~19 questions each
- Answer keys
- Free
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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
Ontario curriculum strands:
Skills across all five tests: Key details (16) · Grammar (15) · Punctuation (9) · Spelling (7) · Vocabulary (6) · Inference (5) · Writing (5) · Theme (4) · Usage (4) · Sentence structure (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
From the passage “The Bluenose”
Where was the Bluenose built?
A. Saint John, New Brunswick B. Lunenburg, Nova Scotia C. St. John’s, Newfoundland D. Halifax, Nova ScotiaShow answer
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia- What was the Bluenose originally built for?
A. exploring the Arctic B. fighting in wars C. fishing for cod D. carrying passengersShow answer
fishing for cod - 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. The ship was sold. D. Sailors said he could feel a change in the wind before anyone else.Show answer
Sailors said he could feel a change in the wind before anyone else. - Why was the Bluenose sold?
A. Engines were replacing sails. B. Angus Walters moved away. C. It was too small for fishing. D. It lost every race.Show answer
Engines were replacing sails.
More Grade 5 practice in Ontario
Also useful: printable worksheets · Canadian reading levels · Canadian classics · Ontario curriculum guide
Frequently asked questions
What is in these Ontario Grade 5 Language practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 19 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 Ontario curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the Ontario Curriculum and Resources — the strands are Literacy connections and applications, Foundations of language, Comprehension: understanding and responding to texts, Composition: expressing ideas and creating texts. 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.