Mid-Term Test
Mid-Term Test March 17, 2025
Section 1: Homophones (10 points)
Choose the correct homophone to complete each sentence.
1. I love to read a good ______ (tale, tail) before bedtime.
2. The wind ______ (blew, blue) the leaves off the tree.
3. Please ______ (right, write) your name on the paper.
4. We saw a ______ (deer, dear) in the forest.
5. She will ______ (sell, cell) lemonade at the fair.
6. The dog wagged its ______ (tail, tale) happily.
7. We had a delicious piece of ______ (steak, stake) for dinner.
8. The knight wore shiny ______ (mail, male) armor.
9. I saw a beautiful ______ (flour, flower) in the garden.
10. The boy hurt his ______ (heel, heal) while running.
Section 2: Main Idea (4 points)
Read the paragraph and answer the question.
My dog, Max, is my best friend. He follows me everywhere I go. We love to play fetch in the park and go for walks. Max always sleeps next to my bed at night. I love my dog very much.
Question: What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A) Max follows me everywhere.
B) My dog, Max, is my best friend.
C) Max sleeps next to my bed.
D) I take Max for walks.
Section 3: Simple Sentences (3 points)
Write a simple sentence for each prompt.
1. A sentence about a cat.
2. A sentence about the weather.
3. Write a sentence about your favorite food.
Section 4: Elements of Story Writing (2 points)
Match the story element with its definition.
1. Characters
2. Setting
3. Plot
4. Theme
A) The events that happen in a story.
B) The people or animals in a story.
C) The time and place of the story.
D) The main lesson or message of the story.
Section 5: Friendly Letter (5 points)
Write a short friendly letter to a friend. Be sure to include:
● A greeting (Dear ___,)
● A body with at least three sentences
● A closing (Your friend, ___)
Total: 20 points
Complete the story using the words from the word bank.
Word Bank: (spider, trick, mangoes, river, hungry, basket, climbed, laughed, friends)
Anancy and the Juicy Mangoes
One hot day, Anancy the __________ was feeling very __________. He had not eaten all day and was looking for food. As he walked through the forest, he saw a big tree full of ripe __________.
Anancy wanted the mangoes, but the tree was very tall. He thought of a clever __________ to get them. He went to his __________ and said, "Come with me to the __________. I will show you a magic tree that gives fruit when we sing!"
His friends were excited and followed him. When they reached the tree, Anancy told them to close their eyes and sing. While they sang, Anancy quickly __________ up the tree and picked the sweetest mangoes. He put them in his __________ and ate as many as he could!
When his friends opened their eyes, they saw Anancy eating. They realized he had tricked them! They were upset, but Anancy just __________ and ran away.
Instructions:
1. Fill in the blanks using words from the word bank.
2. Read the story aloud once you have completed it.
3. Write a sentence about what you learned from the story.
Bonus Question: What lesson do you think Anancy’s friends learned from his trick?
Here’s a step-by-step guide and an example of a friendly letter:
Parts of a Friendly Letter
1. Date: Write the date in the top-right corner.
2. Greeting: Start with “Dear [Name],”.
3. Body: Write your message in 2-3 paragraphs:
○ First paragraph: Say hello and ask how they are doing.
○ Second paragraph: Share some news or talk about something exciting.
○ Third paragraph: Wrap up with kind words or a question to keep the conversation going.
4. Closing: End with a friendly closing, like “Your friend,” “Love,” or “Sincerely.”
5. Signature: Sign your name.
Example Friendly Letter
January 21, 2025
Dear Sarah,
Hi! How are you doing? I hope you’re having a great week so far. I’ve been thinking about the fun times we had last summer, and I miss spending time with you.
Guess what? I joined a soccer team, and we had our first game last weekend. It was so much fun, and I even scored a goal! Have you been playing any sports or trying something new?
I hope we can hang out again soon. Maybe we can plan a weekend to go to the park or have a movie night. Let me know what you think!
Your friend,
Emily
Part 1: Identify the Nouns, Verbs, and Pronouns
Read each sentence and underline the noun, circle the verb, and highlight the pronoun.
1. She ran to the park.
2. The dog barked loudly at them.
3. He is reading a new book.
4. My brother plays football every evening.
5. They are walking to school.
Part 2: Fill in the Blanks
Choose a noun, verb, or pronoun from the word bank to complete each sentence.
Word Bank: cat, jumped, we, they, laughed, Sarah, house, played
1. The _______ is very big.
2. _______ went to the zoo yesterday.
3. John _______ on the trampoline.
4. The little girl _______ at the funny clown.
5. _______ bought a gift for her mother.
Part 3: Match the Column
Match the word with its correct type:
Word Type
Table Noun
Sing Verb
It Pronoun
Jumped Verb
Friends Noun
Part 4: Write Your Own Sentences
Write a sentence that includes:
1. A noun and a verb.
2. A pronoun and a verb.
3. A sentence with a noun, pronoun, and verb.
Part 5: Sort the Words
Sort the following words into nouns, verbs, and pronouns:
Words: school, dance, he, dog, jump, we, Sarah, read, they, book
Nouns Verbs Pronouns
This worksheet encourages students to practice identifying and using nouns, verbs, and pronouns in various ways.
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