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Grade 5 Quiz: General Knowledge Practice

15 quick grade 5 quiz questions. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Arnab ChakrabortyUpdated Aug 24, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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This grade 5 general knowledge quiz helps you check key concepts across math, reading, science, and social studies with 15 quick multiple-choice questions. For targeted practice, explore 5th grade geography questions, take a social studies quiz, or try a country quiz. You will get instant results to see which topics to review next.

What is 47 + 38?
65
85
75
95
Adding 47 and 38 gives 85 because 40 + 30 is 70 and 7 + 8 is 15, totaling 85. This checks the student's ability to perform two-digit addition accurately.
What is the place value of 5 in the number 5,432?
Thousands
Ones
Tens
Hundreds
In 5,432 the digit 5 is in the thousands place. Recognizing place values is fundamental to understanding how numbers are structured.
Which fraction represents three quarters?
3/4
4/3
2/4
1/3
Three quarters is written as 3/4 because there are three parts out of four equal parts. This checks understanding of basic fraction notation.
What is the singular form of the word "children"?
childs
childer
children
child
The singular form of "children" is "child." This tests knowledge of irregular plural-to-singular transformations.
Which word is a synonym for "happy"?
sad
joyful
angry
tired
"Joyful" means feeling or showing great happiness, making it a synonym for "happy." This item assesses vocabulary and word meaning.
What is 125 Ã- 6?
830
700
685
750
Multiplying 125 by 6 yields 750 because 100Ã-6 is 600 and 25Ã-6 is 150, for a total of 750. This checks multi-digit multiplication skills.
What is 256 divided by 8?
30
28
36
32
256 ÷ 8 = 32 because 8 goes into 256 exactly 32 times. This ensures students understand division of three-digit numbers.
Jane bought 3 books at $4 each. How much did she spend?
$7
$11
$12
$14
Three books at $4 each cost 3 Ã- $4 = $12. This word problem applies multiplication in a real-life context.
In the sentence "The sky was a canvas of pink and orange as the sun set," what does "canvas" most likely mean?
A bright light
A surface used for painting
A sudden storm
A type of cloud
Here, "canvas" metaphorically describes the sky as a painting surface for the colors of sunset. This assesses the ability to interpret figurative language.
What kind of angle measures exactly 90 degrees?
Right angle
Obtuse angle
Acute angle
Straight angle
A right angle measures exactly 90 degrees. Identifying angle types is a key geometry skill.
Which is the smallest fraction?
4/7
3/5
1/2
2/3
1/2 = 0.5, which is less than 3/5 (0.6), 2/3 (0.666…), and 4/7 (≈0.571). This compares fractional values accurately.
Which decimal is less than 0.5?
0.55
0.60
0.75
0.4
0.4 is less than 0.5 while the others are greater. Comparing decimals reinforces understanding of place value in decimal form.
What is the next number in the pattern: 5, 10, 20, 40, ...?
45
60
80
100
Each term doubles the previous one (5â†'10â†'20â†'40), so the next term is 80. This assesses pattern recognition and multiplication.
What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 7 cm and width 3 cm?
10 cm
14 cm
21 cm
20 cm
Perimeter = 2Ã-(length + width) = 2Ã-(7 + 3) = 20 cm. This checks knowledge of basic perimeter calculations.
Which word is an antonym of "ancient"?
antique
old
prehistoric
modern
"Modern" means current or new, which is the opposite of "ancient." This item evaluates knowledge of antonyms.
A recipe uses 2/3 cup of sugar and 3/4 cup of flour. What is the total amount?
1 1/2 cups
2 cups
1 1/12 cups
1 5/12 cups
2/3 + 3/4 = 8/12 + 9/12 = 17/12, which is 1 5/12 cups. This item requires adding unlike fractions and simplifying.
When Lily opened the gift, her eyes widened and she smiled shyly before thanking her mother. What can you infer about Lily's feelings?
She was surprised
She was angry
She was sad
She was disappointed
Widened eyes and a shy smile suggest surprise and happiness. This tests students' ability to infer emotions from context.
What is 5/8 minus 1/4?
1/8
1/2
3/8
5/4
Convert 1/4 to 2/8, then 5/8 âˆ' 2/8 = 3/8. This problem checks subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators.
A rectangle measures 6 cm by 4 cm, but a 2 cm by 2 cm square is removed from one corner. What is the remaining area?
22 sq cm
24 sq cm
20 sq cm
16 sq cm
Original area is 6Ã-4 = 24 sq cm, minus 2Ã-2 = 4 sq cm gives 20 sq cm. This requires subtracting areas of composite shapes.
Alice read 12 books, Ben read 9 books, and Carla read 15 books. What is the average number of books read?
12
11
10
9
The average is (12 + 9 + 15) ÷ 3 = 36 ÷ 3 = 12. This checks students' ability to compute mean values from data.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify foundational math and reading concepts
  2. Apply critical thinking to solve diverse quiz items
  3. Analyze information to refine answer strategies
  4. Demonstrate mastery of essential Grade 5 topics
  5. Evaluate performance to uncover learning gaps
  6. Build confidence in academic skills through assessment

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master the four operations - Become a whiz at addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division by tackling problems like 345 × 67 or 1,234 ÷ 56. Long division and multi-digit multiplication will soon feel like play! Gear up to crunch numbers like a pro.
  2. Understand fractions - Dive into adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions with unlike denominators. To add 1/4 and 2/3, find a common denominator first, then watch those pieces fit together! Fractions will no longer be pie in the sky.
  3. Grasp decimal operations - Practice decimal addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division by aligning those decimal points like a boss. Soon you'll handle 3.75 × 4.2 or 8.5 ÷ 0.25 without breaking a sweat!
  4. Explore geometry basics - Study 2D shapes, calculate area and perimeter, and dive into 3D volumes of prisms and cylinders. Measuring corners and edges becomes a thrilling puzzle!
  5. Develop measurement skills - Convert between metric and customary units, and tackle real-world measurement mysteries like a detective. From kilometers to miles, you'll measure distances like a pro explorer!
  6. Enhance reading comprehension - Identify main ideas and supporting details by summarizing passages. With each story you read, you'll uncover hidden messages and boost your confidence as a reading detective!
  7. Interpret figurative language - Spot metaphors and similes like "time is a thief" to unlock deeper meanings in text. This skill turns ordinary sentences into exciting treasure hunts for symbolism!
  8. Analyze point of view - Discover how a narrator's perspective shapes a story's events and emotions. Flip the lens and imagine how the tale would change from another character's eyes!
  9. Practice critical thinking - Challenge yourself with brain-teasing activities that require inference, logical reasoning, and creative problem-solving. Sharpen those mental muscles for everyday decision-making!
  10. Apply test-taking strategies - Get familiar with question formats, time-management tips, and practice tests to boost your exam-day confidence. Turn test jitters into triumph stories!
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