6th Grade Reading Comprehension Practice Test

Front

What is the genre of a passage that is based on real events and facts?

Back

Non-Fiction

Front

What does the suffix -ly do to the word 'sweet'?

Back

It changes it from an adjective to an adverb.

Front

What is the first step in the process of a Venus flytrap eating?

Back

The leaves of the Venus flytrap are covered with small hairs.

Front

What happens in the third step of a Venus flytrap eating?

Back

In less than a second, the leaves snap shut. The insect is trapped.

Front

Which syllable is stressed in the word 'nutrients'?

Back

First syllable.

Front

What type of text tells a story that is made up and not based on real events?

Back

Fiction.

Front

What is the term for a story that includes magical elements and often has a moral lesson?

Back

Fairytale.

Front

What is the term for a story that is realistic but still fictional?

Back

Realistic Fiction.

Front

What is a question that asks for your opinion about the difficulty of a test?

Back

Was this practice test hard for you?

Front

What is the purpose of the small hairs on the Venus flytrap's leaves?

Back

They sense when an insect touches them.