PagineCalifornia Grade 5 English Language Arts Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Grade 5 english language arts practice tests for California, written to the California Common Core State Standards, NGSS and History–Social Science Framework. 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 government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
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What these tests cover
Skills across all five tests: Key details (17) · Grammar (12) · Vocabulary (11) · Spelling (8) · Punctuation (7) · Inference (6) · Usage (6) · Writing (5) · Sentence structure (4) · Author’s purpose (4)
Each test has an original reading passage (and, for most levels, a second text), language and spelling questions, and a writing task with a guide to what a strong answer includes.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
From the passage “Harriet Tubman”
Where was Harriet Tubman born?
A. Pennsylvania B. Virginia C. New York D. MarylandShow answer
Maryland- How did she find her way north?
A. by asking soldiers B. by following the North Star C. by using a map from a store D. by trainShow answer
by following the North Star - What was the Underground Railroad?
A. a secret network of people and safe houses helping people escape slavery B. a railroad built under the ground C. a Union army camp D. a type of mineShow answer
a secret network of people and safe houses helping people escape slavery - What does "freedom alone was not enough for her" suggest?
A. She wanted to help others become free too. B. She wanted money. C. She wanted to go back to slavery. D. She did not like freedom.Show answer
She wanted to help others become free too.
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these California Grade 5 English Language Arts practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 20 questions each. Each test has an original reading passage (and, for most levels, a second text), language and spelling 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 California curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the California Common Core State Standards, NGSS and History–Social Science Framework — Foundational skills (K–2), Reading literature, Reading informational text, Writing. 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.
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 government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.