ORCHIDS THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SWARGATE
PRACTICE WORKSHEET
Worksheet #: OISSG/Grade 5/English
✏️Section A: Reading Comprehension (RC)
1. Daffodils (Poem extract by William Wordsworth)
Read the stanza and answer the questions:
“I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o’er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils…”
a. What emotion is the poet expressing in the first line? Explain.
b. Why do you think the poet used the word “crowd” for daffodils?
c. What effect do the daffodils have on the speaker? Use evidence from the text.
d. Do you think nature can affect human emotions? Justify your answer.
2. Mime All the Way!
Answer the following:
a. What makes mime different from other types of performance?
b. What skills must a good mime artist have?
c. Imagine you're a mime—how would you show someone is sad without using words?
d. Do you think mime can be more powerful than speech? Why or why not?
Section B: Grammar and Vocabulary (GV)
3. Singular and Plural Nouns
Give the plural form AND use it in a creative sentence:
a. Goose → ______________ → Sentence: __________________________
b. Child → ______________ → Sentence: __________________________
c. Cactus → ______________ → Sentence: __________________________
4. Possessive Nouns
Rewrite each phrase to show possession, then use it in a meaningful sentence:
a. The paintings of the artist → ____________________________
b. The homework of the students → ____________________________
5. Pronouns
In the sentences below, identify the pronoun and the antecedent (the noun it replaces):
a. The cat chased the mouse, but it ran away.
Pronoun: _______ | Antecedent: _______
b. Sara and Mina are sisters. They go to the same school.
Pronoun: _______ | Antecedent: _______
6. Homophones
Fill in the blanks with the correct homophone, and explain why it’s correct:
a. I can’t _______ what you’re saying. (hear / here) → Why? __________________
b. The knight rode his horse at _______. (night / knight) → Why? _______________
c. She read the book from cover to _______. (bare / bear / be / back) → Correct
word: _______
Section C: Writing Skills (WS)
7. Picture Composition I – Observation & Imagination
Look at the picture provided.
Write a descriptive paragraph (6–8 sentences) including:
● What you see (observations)
● What you think is happening (inference)
● What someone in the picture might be feeling or saying (imaginative)
8. Picture Composition II – Story Building
Look at the second picture
Write a short story using the picture as inspiration. Include:
● Characters
● Setting
● A problem and a solution
● Use past tense and at least two similes
9. Using Similes Creatively
a. Finish the similes with original ideas (not common ones):
● As mysterious as ___________________________
● As stubborn as ___________________________
b. Create 2 similes related to school or learning:
1.
2.
Section D: Unseen Passage – Inference and Analysis
Wild animals are an important part of nature. They live in forests, oceans, deserts, and even the skies.
Each animal plays a role in keeping the environment balanced. For example, bees help flowers grow by
spreading pollen, while wolves keep the number of deer from growing too high.
Sadly, many wild animals are in danger today. Their homes are being destroyed by human activities such
as cutting down trees, building cities, and polluting water. Some animals, like tigers and elephants, are
hunted for their body parts. Others lose their homes and food because of climate change.
People around the world are now working to protect wildlife. National parks, rescue centers, and laws
against hunting help keep animals safe. Even small actions, like planting trees or saving water, can make a
big difference.
Wildlife may not speak our language, but their survival depends on our choices.
After reading, answer:
a. What is the main idea of the passage?
b. What is the author’s purpose – to inform, entertain, or persuade? Explain.
c. What is something the author implies but does not directly state?
d. Do you agree with the point of view presented? Why or why not?
