Year 5 ICAS English 5-Question Sample

Question 1 of 5 Voice

During a comprehension check, which revision would most strengthen the argument or explanation in "The Ice Cube Race"?

A add a louder claim without any evidence B add one precise piece of evidence that directly supports the final judgement C remove the evidence and keep only the conclusion D add an unrelated joke after the final paragraph

Question 2 of 5 Syntax

For a close-reading question, what would a dash before the final qualifying phrase most likely signal?

A a full stop that ends the passage before the idea is complete B a pause that adds a qualification or sharper afterthought C a spelling correction D a list of equal items only

Question 3 of 5 Syntax

After reading a short source, which choice would best improve cohesion between the evidence paragraph and the final judgement?

A This clue changes the first idea. B Another thing is somewhere else. C The title has words. D It was nice.

Question 4 of 5 Structure

When checking the evidence, use the layout diagram. What does the placement of the side note most likely show?

A It is more important than the heading and all main evidence. B It is unrelated to the text because it is in a box. C It supports the main evidence but is not the central idea. D It proves the passage has no structure.

Question 5 of 5 Structure

While reading a class source, which alternative title would best keep the main idea of "The Bell in the Yard"?

A A List with No Meaning B Nothing Changes C A Completely Unrelated Story D Looking Again at the Clues

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