Scholarship Exam Sample Question Paper for Class 5 Paper 1 Set A3 has been created with careful consideration of the 5th-class scholarship exam syllabus and an analysis of previous years’ question papers. It covers key topics in both First Language English and Mathematics, providing a well-balanced range of questions in terms of difficulty level. This question paper follows a structured format with passages, figures, and diverse question types to effectively prepare students for their upcoming exams. It serves as an excellent resource for students to practice and refine their skills for the scholarship exam
Q1. Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
“The mountain village was quiet and peaceful. The air was fresh, and the scent of pine trees filled the surroundings. Birds were chirping, and the sound of a flowing river could be heard nearby. People in the village led a simple life, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.”
What was the scent in the mountain village?
a) Flowers
b) Grass
c) Pine trees
d) Ocean breeze
Answer: c) Pine trees
Explanation: The passage mentions that the scent of pine trees filled the surroundings.
Q2. Which word is a synonym for “peaceful” as used in the passage?
a) Calm
b) Noisy
c) Busy
d) Rough
Answer: a) Calm
Explanation: “Peaceful” and “calm” have similar meanings, both describing a quiet and serene atmosphere.
Q3. Fill in the blank with the correct article: “___ people in the village led a simple life.”
a) The
b) An
c) A
d) Some
Answer: a) The
Explanation: “The” is the correct article to specify the people in the village.
Q4. Select the correct antonym for “quiet” from the options below.
a) Loud
b) Calm
c) Silent
d) Serene
Answer: a) Loud
Explanation: “Loud” is the opposite of “quiet.”
Q5. Choose the correct sentence that uses punctuation appropriately.
a) “Life is beautiful said the teacher”
b) Life is beautiful! said the teacher
c) “Life is beautiful,” said the teacher.
d) Life is beautiful, said the teacher.
Answer: c) “Life is beautiful,” said the teacher.
Explanation: Option c correctly uses quotation marks and punctuation.
Instructions for Questions 6 and 7:
Read the following advertisement and answer the questions below.
Huge Clearance Sale at The Book Haven!
Enjoy discounts of up to 50% on novels, storybooks, and educational books. Visit our store at Maple Street or check out our online shop.
Q6. What is the highest discount percentage offered at The Book Haven?
a) 10%
b) 25%
c) 50%
d) 75%
Answer: c) 50%
Explanation: The advertisement mentions a discount of up to 50%.
Q7. Where is The Book Haven located?
a) Oak Avenue
b) Pine Road
c) Maple Street
d) Elm Lane
Answer: c) Maple Street
Explanation: The advertisement states that the store is located on Maple Street.
Q8. Choose the correct synonym for “clearance” as used in the advertisement.
a) Sale
b) Tax
c) Fine
d) Refund
Answer: a) Sale
Explanation: A “clearance sale” is a type of sale where items are offered at reduced prices.
Q9. Rearrange the following sentences to form a logical sequence:
- The children found a beautiful shell.
- They decided to take it home.
- They were playing on the beach.
- They showed it to their parents.
a) 1, 2, 3, 4
b) 3, 1, 2, 4
c) 2, 3, 1, 4
d) 4, 1, 3, 2
Answer: b) 3, 1, 2, 4
Explanation: This sequence follows the actions in a logical order.
Instructions for Questions 10 and 11:
Read the following interview excerpt and answer the questions below.
Interviewer: “Welcome, Mrs. Gupta! What inspired you to become a writer?”
Mrs. Gupta: “Thank you! I’ve always loved stories. Writing allows me to share my ideas and characters with the world.”
Interviewer: “What challenges do you face as a writer?”
Mrs. Gupta: “Writing can be difficult at times, especially when ideas don’t come easily.”
Q10. What inspired Mrs. Gupta to become a writer?
a) Her family
b) Her love of stories
c) Her school
d) Her friends
Answer: b) Her love of stories
Explanation: Mrs. Gupta mentions that her love of stories inspired her to write.
Q11. According to Mrs. Gupta, what is challenging about writing?
a) Finding readers
b) Choosing a publisher
c) Creating ideas
d) Writing quickly
Answer: c) Creating ideas
Explanation: Mrs. Gupta says it is challenging when ideas do not come easily.
Q12. Fill in the blank with a suitable word: “Writing requires both ___ and creativity.”
a) imagination
b) laziness
c) distraction
d) boredom
Answer: a) imagination
Explanation: Writing requires creativity and imagination.
Q13. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: “The students were ___ to meet the author.”
a) excited
b) bored
c) annoyed
d) angry
Answer: a) excited
Explanation: “Excited” best describes students who are eager to meet an author.
Instructions for Questions 14 and 15:
Refer to the following table and answer the questions below.
| Fruit | Price per kg (Rs.) | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Apples | 100 | High |
| Bananas | 40 | Medium |
| Grapes | 60 | Low |
| Oranges | 80 | High |
Q14. Which fruit is the most expensive per kg?
a) Bananas
b) Apples
c) Grapes
d) Oranges
Answer: b) Apples
Explanation: Apples are the most expensive at Rs. 100 per kg.
Q15. Which fruit has the lowest availability?
a) Apples
b) Bananas
c) Grapes
d) Oranges
Answer: c) Grapes
Explanation: The table shows that grapes have low availability.
Q16. Select the correctly spelled word:
a) Trully
b) Truely
c) Truly
d) Truelley
Answer: c) Truly
Explanation: “Truly” is the correct spelling.
Q17. Which word means “to assist”?
a) Ignore
b) Destroy
c) Help
d) Harm
Answer: c) Help
Explanation: “Help” means to assist or support.
Q18. What is the plural form of “leaf”?
a) Leafs
b) Leaves
c) Leafes
d) Leafing
Answer: b) Leaves
Explanation: The correct plural of “leaf” is “leaves.”
Q19. Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: “___ forgot to bring their notebooks.”
a) They
b) Them
c) Their
d) There
Answer: a) They
Explanation: “They” is the correct subject pronoun.
Q20. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
a) “Can I come along” asked John.
b) “Can I come along,” asked John?
c) “Can I come along?” asked John.
d) Can I come along asked John.
Answer: c) “Can I come along?” asked John.
Explanation: Option c correctly punctuates the question.
Q21. Identify the adjective in the sentence: “The bright star shone in the night sky.”
a) Star
b) Shone
c) Night
d) Bright
Answer: d) Bright
Explanation: “Bright” describes the star, so it is an adjective.
Q22. Select the correct word to complete the sentence: “The train was ___, so we arrived early.”
a) late
b) early
c) fast
d) on time
Answer: d) on time
Explanation: “On time” best completes the sentence logically.
Q23. Choose the synonym for “quickly.”
a) Slowly
b) Rapidly
c) Gently
d) Calmly
Answer: b) Rapidly
Explanation: “Rapidly” means the same as “quickly.”
Q24. Choose the best title for a story about a girl who travels to a new country to learn about its culture.
a) The Girl and the Animal
b) Journey to the Unknown
c) A Taste of Adventure
d) The Curious Traveler
Answer: d) The Curious Traveler
Explanation: “The Curious Traveler” best describes a story about a girl exploring new cultures.
Q25. What is the antonym of “brave”?
a) Bold
b) Courageous
c) Cowardly
d) Fearless
Answer: c) Cowardly
Explanation: “Cowardly” is the opposite of “brave.”
Q26. A rectangle has a length of 15 cm and width of 10 cm. What is the perimeter of the rectangle?
a) 30 cm
b) 40 cm
c) 50 cm
d) 60 cm
Answer: d) 50 cm
Explanation: Perimeter = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (15 + 10) = 50 cm.
Q27. A box contains 5 rows of candies with 7 candies in each row. How many candies are there in total?
a) 12
b) 25
c) 35
d) 45
Answer: c) 35
Explanation: Total candies = 5 × 7 = 35 candies.
Q28. Find the area of a triangle with a base of 12 cm and a height of 5 cm.
a) 25 cm²
b) 30 cm²
c) 35 cm²
d) 40 cm²
Answer: b) 30 cm²
Explanation: Area of a triangle = (1/2) × base × height = (1/2) × 12 × 5 = 30 cm².
Q29. Convert 2/5 to a decimal.
a) 0.2
b) 0.3
c) 0.4
d) 0.5
Answer: c) 0.4
Explanation: 2 divided by 5 equals 0.4.
Q30. A bag has 18 red marbles and 12 blue marbles. What is the fraction of red marbles?
a) 3/5
b) 1/3
c) 3/4
d) 2/5
Answer: a) 3/5
Explanation: Total marbles = 18 + 12 = 30; Fraction of red marbles = 18/30 = 3/5.
Instructions for Questions 31 and 32:
Refer to the following bar graph.
Bar Graph: Favorite Sports of Students
- Soccer: 30 students
- Basketball: 20 students
- Swimming: 25 students
- Tennis: 15 students
Q31. Which sport is the most popular among students?
a) Soccer
b) Basketball
c) Swimming
d) Tennis
Answer: a) Soccer
Explanation: The bar graph shows that soccer has the highest number of students.
Q32. What is the total number of students who chose swimming and tennis?
a) 30
b) 35
c) 40
d) 45
Answer: b) 40
Explanation: 25 students chose swimming and 15 chose tennis; total = 25 + 15 = 40.
Q33. A rectangle has a length of 18 cm and a width of 10 cm. What is the area of the rectangle?
a) 180 cm²
b) 100 cm²
c) 200 cm²
d) 250 cm²
Answer: a) 180 cm²
Explanation: Area of a rectangle = length × width = 18 × 10 = 180 cm².
Q34. A shop sells pencils for Rs. 6 each. If a student buys 5 pencils, how much will they pay in total?
a) Rs. 20
b) Rs. 25
c) Rs. 30
d) Rs. 35
Answer: c) Rs. 30
Explanation: Total cost = 5 × 6 = Rs. 30.
Q35. A triangle has a base of 14 cm and a height of 6 cm. What is the area of the triangle?
a) 28 cm²
b) 42 cm²
c) 56 cm²
d) 84 cm²
Answer: c) 42 cm²
Explanation: Area of a triangle = (1/2) × base × height = (1/2) × 14 × 6 = 42 cm².
Q36. Convert 1/8 into a decimal.
a) 0.125
b) 0.25
c) 0.75
d) 1.25
Answer: a) 0.125
Explanation: 1 divided by 8 equals 0.125.
Q37. A rectangular garden has a length of 25 meters and width of 15 meters. What is its perimeter?
a) 40 meters
b) 50 meters
c) 70 meters
d) 80 meters
Answer: d) 80 meters
Explanation: Perimeter = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (25 + 15) = 80 meters.
Q38. If you have 5/6 of a cake and eat 2/6, how much cake do you have left?
a) 1/6
b) 2/6
c) 3/6
d) 4/6
Answer: d) 4/6
Explanation: 5/6 – 2/6 = 4/6.
Q39. Convert 2000 grams to kilograms.
a) 1 kg
b) 1.5 kg
c) 2 kg
d) 2.5 kg
Answer: c) 2 kg
Explanation: 1 kilogram = 1000 grams, so 2000 grams = 2 kg.
Q40. A class of students is divided into 4 groups, with 8 students in each group. How many students are there in total?
a) 24
b) 28
c) 32
d) 36
Answer: c) 32
Explanation: Total students = 4 × 8 = 32 students.
Q41. A fruit basket contains 15 apples, 10 bananas, and 20 oranges. How many fruits are there in total?
a) 35
b) 40
c) 45
d) 50
Answer: d) 50
Explanation: Total fruits = 15 + 10 + 20 = 50 fruits.
Q42. Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 3/4?
a) 6/8
b) 8/12
c) 5/8
d) 9/10
Answer: a) 6/8
Explanation: 6/8 simplifies to 3/4.
Q43. What is 10% of 250?
a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) 30
Answer: c) 25
Explanation: 10% of 250 = 0.10 × 250 = 25.
Q44. A cuboid has a length of 6 cm, width of 4 cm, and height of 3 cm. What is its volume?
a) 60 cm³
b) 72 cm³
c) 80 cm³
d) 100 cm³
Answer: b) 72 cm³
Explanation: Volume of a cuboid = length × width × height = 6 × 4 × 3 = 72 cm³.
Q45. Which of the following numbers is a multiple of both 4 and 6?
a) 12
b) 16
c) 20
d) 24
Answer: d) 24
Explanation: 24 is a multiple of both 4 and 6.
Q46. Find the average of 15, 20, 25, and 30.
a) 22.5
b) 25
c) 27.5
d) 30
Answer: a) 22.5
Explanation: Average = (15 + 20 + 25 + 30) ÷ 4 = 90 ÷ 4 = 22.5.
Q47. A tank can hold 200 liters of water. If it is currently 3/4 full, how many liters of water are in the tank?
a) 100 liters
b) 125 liters
c) 150 liters
d) 200 liters
Answer: c) 150 liters
Explanation: 3/4 of 200 = 150 liters.
Q48. Convert 0.625 into a fraction.
a) 3/4
b) 5/8
c) 7/8
d) 9/10
Answer: b) 5/8
Explanation: 0.625 as a fraction is 5/8.
Q49. A square has a side length of 10 cm. What is its perimeter?
a) 20 cm
b) 30 cm
c) 40 cm
d) 50 cm
Answer: c) 40 cm
Explanation: Perimeter of a square = 4 × side = 4 × 10 = 40 cm.
Q50. A group of students consists of 18 boys and 12 girls. What fraction of the group are girls?
a) 3/5
b) 2/5
c) 1/2
d) 3/4
Answer: b) 2/5
Explanation: Total students = 18 + 12 = 30; Fraction of girls = 12/30 = 2/5.
Q51. The perimeter of a triangle with sides of 5 cm, 7 cm, and 9 cm is:
a) 18 cm
b) 20 cm
c) 21 cm
d) 24 cm
Answer: c) 21 cm
Explanation: Perimeter = 5 + 7 + 9 = 21 cm.
Q52. What is the product of 3/5 and 15?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 9
Answer: a) 9
Explanation:3/5.
Q53. A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and width of 7 cm. What is the area of the rectangle?
a) 60 cm²
b) 70 cm²
c) 84 cm²
d) 96 cm²
Answer: c) 84 cm²
Explanation: Area of a rectangle = length × width = 12 × 7 = 84 cm².
Q54. A shop sells 6 notebooks for Rs. 90. What is the cost of each notebook?
a) Rs. 10
b) Rs. 12
c) Rs. 15
d) Rs. 18
Answer: c) Rs. 15
Explanation: Cost per notebook = 90 ÷ 6 = Rs. 15.
Q55. A cube has an edge length of 5 cm. What is its volume?
a) 75 cm³
b) 100 cm³
c) 125 cm³
d) 150 cm³
Answer: c) 125 cm³
Explanation: Volume of a cube = side³ = 5 × 5 × 5 = 125 cm³.
Q56. Convert 3.2 kilometers to meters.
a) 320 meters
b) 3200 meters
c) 32000 meters
d) 320000 meters
Answer: b) 3200 meters
Explanation: 1 kilometer = 1000 meters, so 3.2 km = 3.2 × 1000 = 3200 meters.
Q57. How many minutes are there in 3 hours and 30 minutes?
a) 180 minutes
b) 200 minutes
c) 210 minutes
d) 240 minutes
Answer: c) 210 minutes
Explanation: 3 hours = 180 minutes, so 180 + 30 = 210 minutes.
Q58. A car travels 250 kilometers in 5 hours. What is its speed?
a) 45 km/hr
b) 50 km/hr
c) 55 km/hr
d) 60 km/hr
Answer: b) 50 km/hr
Explanation: Speed = distance ÷ time = 250 ÷ 5 = 50 km/hr.
Q59. A farmer plants 90 seeds in 3 rows. How many seeds are in each row?
a) 20
b) 25
c) 30
d) 35
Answer: c) 30
Explanation: Number of seeds per row = 90 ÷ 3 = 30 seeds.
Q60. Convert 2.75 into a fraction.
a) 11/4
b) 9/4
c) 7/4
d) 5/4
Answer: a) 11/4
Explanation: 2.75 as an improper fraction is 11/4.
Q61. If a car’s fuel tank can hold 40 liters and is currently 1/2 full, how many liters of fuel are in the tank?
a) 10 liters
b) 15 liters
c) 20 liters
d) 25 liters
Answer: c) 20 liters
Explanation: 1/2 of 40 liters = 20 liters.
Q62. A rectangular playground is 60 meters long and 40 meters wide. What is its area?
a) 2000 m²
b) 2200 m²
c) 2400 m²
d) 2500 m²
Answer: c) 2400 m²
Explanation: Area = length × width = 60 × 40 = 2400 m².
Q63. Convert 1500 milliliters to liters.
a) 1.5 liters
b) 2 liters
c) 1.25 liters
d) 2.5 liters
Answer: a) 1.5 liters
Explanation: 1000 milliliters = 1 liter, so 1500 milliliters = 1.5 liters.
Q64. A soccer field has a length of 100 meters and a width of 50 meters. What is its perimeter?
a) 200 meters
b) 250 meters
c) 300 meters
d) 400 meters
Answer: c) 300 meters
Explanation: Perimeter = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (100 + 50) = 300 meters.
Q65. Simplify the fraction 45/60.
a) 3/4
b) 2/3
c) 1/3
d) 5/6
Answer: a) 3/4
Explanation: Both 45 and 60 can be divided by 15, simplifying to 3/4.
Q66. A book costs Rs. 120 and is on a 20% discount. What is the discount amount?
a) Rs. 12
b) Rs. 18
c) Rs. 20
d) Rs. 24
Answer: d) Rs. 24
Explanation: 20% of 120 = 0.20 × 120 = Rs. 24.
Q67. A person walks 2.5 km every day. How far does he walk in 6 days?
a) 10 km
b) 12.5 km
c) 15 km
d) 17.5 km
Answer: c) 15 km
Explanation: Total distance = 2.5 km × 6 = 15 km.
Q68. If you divide 81 by 9, what is the result?
a) 7
b) 8
c) 9
d) 10
Answer: c) 9
Explanation: 81 ÷ 9 = 9.
Q69. What is the next number in the sequence: 5, 10, 15, 20, ___?
a) 22
b) 24
c) 25
d) 30
Answer: c) 25
Explanation: The sequence increases by 5 each time, so the next number is 25.
Q70. A factory produces 1200 units in 6 days. How many units does it produce per day?
a) 100
b) 150
c) 200
d) 250
Answer: c) 200
Explanation: 1200 ÷ 6 = 200 units per day.
Q71. Convert 75% to a fraction.
a) 1/2
b) 3/4
c) 4/5
d) 5/6
Answer: b) 3/4
Explanation: 75% as a fraction is 3/4.
Q72. A field is divided into 4 equal sections. If each section has an area of 15 m², what is the total area of the field?
a) 30 m²
b) 45 m²
c) 60 m²
d) 75 m²
Answer: c) 60 m²
Explanation: Total area = 4 × 15 = 60 m².
Q73. Find the LCM of 6 and 8.
a) 12
b) 16
c) 18
d) 24
Answer: d) 24
Explanation: The smallest number that is a multiple of both 6 and 8 is 24.
Q74. What is 1/4 of 100?
a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) 30
Answer: c) 25
Explanation: 1/4 of 100 = 0.25 × 100 = 25.
Q75. A room has 4 walls, each wall is 3 meters wide and 2.5 meters high. What is the total area of the walls?
a) 20 m²
b) 25 m²
c) 30 m²
d) 35 m²
Answer: c) 30 m²
Explanation: Area of each wall = 3 × 2.5 = 7.5 m²; Total area = 7.5 × 4 = 30 m².
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