Grade 6 ELA State Test Prep

Front

What is a primary theme in a story where a character learns the importance of honesty after telling a lie?

Back

Honesty

Front

What is the best strategy for organizing a persuasive essay?

Back

Saving the strongest argument for last

Front

What does 'nonfiction' refer to?

Back

Real-life facts

Front

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the complex sentence: 'She couldn't go to the party ___ she had too much homework.'

Back

because

Front

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

Back

After the rain stopped, the sun appeared.

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central idea or message in a story.

Front

What is a persuasive essay?

Back

A piece of writing that aims to convince the reader of a particular point of view.

Front

What is a subordinating conjunction?

Back

A word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Front

What is a complex sentence?

Back

A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

Back

To present the main argument or claim of the essay.