PagineSaskatchewan Grade 5 English Language Arts Practice Tests
Five free, full-length practice tests for Grade 5 english language arts in Saskatchewan, written to the Saskatchewan Curriculum (Edonline). Take them online for instant scoring and a skill breakdown, or print them with an answer key.
- 5 full tests
- ~20 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
Saskatchewan curriculum strands:
Skills across all five tests: Key details (16) · Grammar (13) · Vocabulary (9) · Punctuation (7) · Spelling (6) · Sentence structure (5) · Inference (5) · Writing (5) · Usage (4) · Theme (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. Lunenburg, Nova Scotia B. Halifax, Nova Scotia C. Saint John, New Brunswick D. St. John’s, NewfoundlandShow answer
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia- What was the Bluenose originally built for?
A. fishing for cod B. fighting in wars C. carrying passengers D. exploring the ArcticShow answer
fishing for cod - Which detail best supports the idea that Angus Walters was a skilled captain?
A. The ship was sold. B. It sank off Haiti. C. He was known for his stubbornness. 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. It lost every race. B. It was too small for fishing. C. Engines were replacing sails. D. Angus Walters moved away.Show answer
Engines were replacing sails.
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Also useful: printable worksheets · Canadian reading levels · Canadian classics · Saskatchewan curriculum guide
Frequently asked questions
What is in these Saskatchewan 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 Saskatchewan curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the Saskatchewan Curriculum (Edonline) — the strands are Reading and viewing, Writing and representing, Speaking and listening, Language conventions. 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.