Eiken Grade 5 Study Guide
Your complete resource for mastering beginner-level English and passing the Eiken Grade 5 exam
Grade 5 Overview
Understanding the Grade 5 exam requirements and what to expect
Level
Beginner - Elementary school upper grades
Equivalent to 2-3 years of basic English study
Test Duration
Written: 25 minutes
Speaking test available separately
Vocabulary
~600 words
Basic everyday expressions and common phrases
Test Format
Vocabulary (15 questions)
Fill-in-the-blank questions using simple everyday words
Short Dialogues (5 questions)
Complete basic conversations with appropriate responses
Reading Comprehension (5 questions)
Understand short, simple texts about familiar topics
Essential Vocabulary
Master these 600+ words for Grade 5 success
Daily Life (150 words)
- family - mother, father, brother, sister, grandparents
- house - room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, door, window
- food - breakfast, lunch, dinner, rice, bread, milk, water
- time - morning, afternoon, evening, night, today, yesterday
- actions - eat, drink, sleep, wake up, go, come, help
School (120 words)
- subjects - English, math, science, music, art, PE
- items - book, pen, pencil, desk, chair, bag, notebook
- people - teacher, student, friend, classmate
- actions - study, read, write, draw, listen, speak
- places - classroom, library, playground, cafeteria
Colors & Numbers (80 words)
- colors - red, blue, yellow, green, black, white, brown
- numbers - 1-100, first, second, third, many, few
- size - big, small, large, little, tall, short
- shape - circle, square, triangle, round
Hobbies & Sports (100 words)
- sports - soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, swim
- hobbies - music, games, reading, watching TV, cooking
- instruments - piano, guitar, drums, violin
- actions - play, practice, enjoy, like, love, want
Key Grammar Points
Essential grammar for Grade 5
Present Simple (Be verb & Do)
Use present simple for habits, facts, and regular actions
Examples:
- ✓ I am a student. / She is happy. / They are friends.
- ✓ I like music. / He plays soccer. / We study English.
- ✓ Do you like pizza? / Does she play tennis?
Articles (a, an, the)
Use 'a/an' for general items, 'the' for specific items
Examples:
- ✓ I have a dog. / She has an apple.
- ✓ The dog is cute. / The apple is red.
- ✓ I go to a school. / I go to the school near my house.
Basic Questions
Form questions with Who, What, Where, When, How
Examples:
- ✓ What is your name? / Where are you from?
- ✓ When is your birthday? / How old are you?
- ✓ Who is your teacher? / What do you like?
Study Tips & Strategies
Study Schedule
- 15-20 minutes daily practice
- Review vocabulary flashcards
- Practice one section per day
- Take practice test weekly
Reading Tips
- Read simple English storybooks
- Look for familiar words first
- Don't worry about every word
- Practice reading aloud
Test Day Tips
- Read each question carefully
- Answer easy questions first
- Check your spelling
- Use all 25 minutes wisely
Practice Exercises
Try these sample questions
Sample Question 1: Fill in the blank
I _____ a student.
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Answer: A) am
Use "am" with "I", "is" with he/she/it, and "are" with you/we/they.
Sample Question 2: Choose the correct word
_____ is your name?
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Answer: B) What
Use "What" to ask about names, things, or actions. "Who" asks about people, "Where" asks about places.