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SC Ready ELA - Grade 6

Practice Set Quizziz

Author's Perspective, Validity and Bias

How can we evaluate media

Multiple Choice

1. A student is writing a report about castles in the United Kingdom and found the following source.

Many castles in the United Kingdom have fallen into ruin at some point in time. Some castles have been returned to their original states because of individuals interested in preserving history. Some were rebuilt by royalty who wanted to put the castles back into use for defensive purposes. Sadly, others have been left to rot, crumbling away as if no one even cares if they stand or fall. The ironic thing is that these neglected castles often become the most photographed of the entire country.

Which sentence in the source best reveals the author’s bias?

• A. Some castles have been returned to their original states because of individuals interested in preserving history.

• B. Some were rebuilt by royalty who wanted to put the castles back into use for defensive purposes.

• C. Sadly, others have been left to rot, crumbling away as if no one even cares if they stand or fall.

• D. The ironic thing is that these neglected castles often become the most photographed of the entire country

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2. A student made a plan for a research report. Read the plan.

Research Report Plan

Topic: home computers Audience: teacher and classmates

Purpose: to inform Research

Question: How have home computers changed since they were first introduced?

The student found several sources.

Which source would most likely have information that would be useful in the student’s report?

• A. a website that explains how to upgrade old computers to make them work like new

• B. a magazine article titled “How Computers Can Help Solve Everyday Problems”

• C. a book titled Where Do We Go from Here? The History and Future of Computers

• D. a website that shows people how to safely get rid of old computers

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3. Which statement gives a theme of both passages?

• A. Difficult problems often have easy solutions.

• B. Family members should take care of one another during challenging times.

• C. Good listening is the key to successful teamwork.

• D. People should follow their dreams even if others fail to support them.

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4. How are Charlie in “The Cave” and Mikela in “The Climb” similar in their reactions to the challenges they each face?

• A. Neither character panics when faced with a difficult situation.

• B. They both help others understand a solution to a problem.

• C. Neither character understands what has caused a dangerous situation.

• D. They both rely on special training they have received.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following lines uses alliteration?

• "And pour honey on it"
• "Melting in my mouth"
• "I will grab another"
• "Opening it in half"

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Which sentence contains a simile?

• For a while, she tried to follow the groups footprints.
• The wolf slept next to her, protecting her like a fierce soldier.
• The small girl liked the animals.
• His teeth are sharp as he bites down on his food.

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Which is an example of personification?

• The ships in the harbor yawned in the lazy day.
• Gavin could barely stand the sight.
• Even the sun was covered up by the gray clouds.
• The tide gurgled and burped as it crashed against the shore.

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The meaning of the root "photo" helps you to know that the word "photograph" means ________.

• a picture taken with color.
• a picture taken in the heat.
• a picture taken in the cold.
• a picture taken with light.

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Which word is a synonym for permission?

• money
• consent
• leather
• advice

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"To support the floors that went over the waterfall, he used concrete reinforced with steel rods."  What is the meaning of the word support as it is used in the sentence?

• hold up
• decorate
• show off
• clean

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Why is a heading included in passages?

• to indicate a new topic introduced to the reader
• to define key terms for the reader

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The president of our club, _____ is known for giving long speeches, said only a few words before our club activities began.
 Which word correctly completes the sentence?

• that 
• which
• whom
• who

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Which underlined word should be changed to correct an error in pronoun usage? (word in red)

• That fish that Amy caught was huge.
• The woman who is smiling is my teacher.
• The boy which won the prize is my brother.
• The cake that my cousin baked is ready to eat.

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Which statement is written correctly?

• The moose has large brown, two antlers.
• The moose has two brown, large antlers.
• The moose has large, two brown antlers.
• The moose has two large, brown antlers.

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A student is writing a research report about the benefits of walking for exercise. Read the sentences from the report. Walking is one of the easiest ways to be active, and there are many benefits for those people who choose to do this activity regularly. Walking helps maintain strong bones and muscles. Going for a walk can improve concentration, helping people to focus on a task that needs to be finished. People have the opportunity to take in the sun and the beauty of the outdoors, which may boost their mood. But the best part, anyone can enjoy a nice walk—it’s free! The student found additional information about walking from several different sources.

Which source would most likely provide more information to support the claim made in the paragraph?

• a website that explains why a healthy lifestyle should include walking

• a website that shares memories of a child walking with family

• a website that locates walking trails that are in areas nearby

• a website that sells books to listen to while walking outdoors

Multiple Choice

Read the passage.

The High Dive

Before Tim ascended the ladder to the high diving board, he felt more nervous than he had ever been in his entire life. He grabbed the front of his favorite blue and white striped baseball cap, pulled it down firmly over his ears, and then rubbed his hands together rapidly. He knew that he couldn’t be cold since the temperature was almost ninety degrees and the sun looked like a fried egg in the powder blue sky. Shivering, he couldn’t seem to feel the heat, thinking to himself that fear must be making him cold. “Hey, Tim! You’re going to get that hat wet!” yelled his best friend Sammy, who stood at the edge of the turquoise blue pool. Tim grinned weakly, casually removing his hat. His younger brother Stan, who looked as frightened as Tim felt, caught it when Tim tossed it gently to him. “Don’t do it, Tim,” Stan whispered. “Aren’t you scared of diving from up that high?” “Nah,” Tim replied, straightening his shoulders. He saw Sammy watching them closely. “This is nothing.” “But I don’t think—” Stan began. Tim stopped him from finishing his sentence. Tim knew Stan was worried, but he couldn’t let his younger brother say anything embarrassing in front of the other kids. “I know you don’t,” he broke in, making himself grin at Stan. “And it’s time you do start to think—at least now and then.” While Stan frowned, Tim winked and nodded at his younger brother. The small group of kids standing around them laughed, thinking that if Tim could make a joke, then everything must be all right. Only Stan was completely silent without so much as even a smile. Tim ruffled Stan’s dark hair so that it stood up in spikey pieces all over his head. Then Tim leaned over and softly whispered to Stan, “Go on home, Stan. You don’t have to watch me dive.” Stan shook his head vigorously and was as still as a statue. Tim sighed. He knew then his brother would stay at the pool until it was all over. Tim turned away, pulled his shoulders back, thrust his head up, and strutted over to the ladder, looking straight ahead. The shining aluminum felt hot as fire in the midday sun, but he grabbed the ladder firmly and put his foot on the first rung. An enthusiastic cheer came from behind him. He was the first one! The high diving board for the pool was recently installed, and no one else had attempted it yet. They were all used to the previous diving board that they had used for years. The old board was lower, but this one was much higher and much more menacing. As Tim looked up, he thought the South Carolina Department of Education Page 3 ladder seemed to stretch all the way to the sky! As Tim reached out for the ladder, he suddenly felt sick to his stomach. Last summer he had climbed a ladder similar to this one at a different pool, misjudged the distance on his dive, and hit his shoulder against the board on the way down. He could still imagine the pain of the impact. This was his first time on a diving board since that summer. Now he needed to rid himself of the intense fear that clutched at his insides. “Way to go, Tim!” shouted Sammy. “We’re right behind you!” “Yeah, then why are you still down there?” Tim called, forcing himself to grin down at his friends who waited at the bottom of the ladder. They all expected him to do it. Only Stan knew how terrified Tim really was. Tim slowly and shakily kept climbing the ladder. When he finally reached the top, he stood there a moment and took a deep breath. His grandfather had taught him to do that. Tim’s grandfather always told him that “fear is only as deep as the mind allows.” So, Tim decided that he would not allow himself to be scared. He then remembered his grandfather’s advice: “Whenever you’re afraid, breathe so deeply that your belly and lungs fill with air. Then, when you can’t take in any more air, open your mouth and push it all out. With the air will go the fear.” In a loud gust of air, Tim released the breath he had been holding. As his muscles relaxed, Tim felt the truth of his grandfather’s words. Carefully he closed his eyes and stretched out his arms over his head, flexing his hands several times. He allowed himself only a moment for this exercise. Then he opened his eyes, took two steps, bounced on the end of the board, and dived. As he sliced through the water beneath him, Tim cheered inwardly, “YES! YES—I conquered my fear of diving!” When Tim surfaced, Stan was at the side of the pool, jumping up and down and shouting, “You DID it, you DID it!” “No big deal,” Tim replied. “I just remembered what Grandpa told me.”

Which theme is developed through Tim’s actions at the top of the ladder?

• Family members must take care of one another

• Being safe is more important than taking a risk.

• People can learn to control their feelings.

• It is fun to spend time outdoors with friends.

Multiple Choice

A student is writing a research report about Lewis and Clark, two explorers who led an expedition across the American West. Read the paragraph from the student’s draft. When President Thomas Jefferson finalized the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, it added over 800,000 square miles to the territory of the United States. Jefferson wanted to explore the area as soon as possible. He appointed Meriwether Lewis to lead the task. Lewis then asked William Clark to help him lead the expedition. These men had to make many preparations for the trip that would last over two years. Before leaving Missouri in May, 1804, over 40 other men had signed on to join the explorers. They began their travels by paddling up the Missouri River in three boats. Among other goals, they hoped to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean. The group that made the historic journey across the United States is known as the Corps of Discovery.

Which sentence would best add support to develop the underlined sentence?

• Lewis and Clark’s expedition was later joined by a Shoshoni woman named Sacagawea who helped to guide the men.

• When pioneers later began to migrate to the West, they also needed to pack a lot of supplies. C

• Camping gear, medical supplies, and mathematical instruments were just a few of the supplies that were needed.

• Lewis joined Clark and the rest of the group when they reached St. Charles, Missouri.

Multiple Choice

A student is writing an argument for the school newsletter. Read the paragraph. Last week, the student council asked fifth-grade students to provide suggestions for ways to improve our school. Many students said that they would like to have options available at lunch. We would like to request the addition of a salad bar and a filtered water station to our cafeteria for next school year.

Which would be the best concluding sentence to the paragraph?

• These additions would be a great start for improving our school.

• Most students would enjoy a fresh, healthy salad bar.

• This would help students make better choices.

• Most students need to drink more water

Multiple Choice

A student is writing a research report about how to get a good night’s sleep. Read the draft paragraph the student wrote. Many people have trouble sleeping, but certain plants may help them get the rest they need. One surprising example is catnip. Catnip makes kittens and cats more energetic and playful, but it is a natural way for humans to relax. Catnip is part of the mint family. The plant can be made into a delicious tea that a person can drink before heading off to bed. Another example of a calming plant is lavender. In a study, people who slept in a lavender-scented room reported a better night’s sleep.

Which sentence provides the best conclusion for the paragraph?

• When people do not feel well rested, they may have more trouble getting through their day

• There are other ways to relax before bed, but use of these plants may offer a simple solution for some people

• Lemon and peppermint scents seem to have the opposite effect and may help wake people up in the morning.

• Another suggestion for better rest is to stop looking at video screens at least two hours before bedtim

Multiple Choice

Which underlined verb phrase is used correctly?

• Adrian did compete in a race next month against many other athletes.

• Mariana will schedule the appointment when she gets off work tomorrow.

• Lucia and Elena have been sending messages to each other every day last week.

• Dylan and Pedro will have improved their piano playing because they practiced each da

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctl?

• My mom joined a womens’ basketball team last week.

• Learning to surf can be full of both failure and success’s.

• The summer thunderstorm’s brought much-needed water to the prairie.

• My neighbor’s early-morning habit is to walk his dog on the nature trail.

Multiple Choice

I carry a copy of random house webster's dictionary in my backpack every day. Which word(s) should be capitalized in this sentence?

• random house

• dictionary

• random house webster's dictionary

• backpack

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All the wires to my video game got entangled. It took me two hours to untangle them. 

What does the word "untangle" mean in the sentence above?

• becoming tangled

• to get tangled

• not tangled

• to quickly tangle

Multiple Choice

In Japan, school lunchtime is fun. In elementary and middle school, children put on white coats and caps at lunch. They set up lunch. Then, they serve food to their friends. All the children eat together in the cafeteria. They also clean up the school cafeteria. Every child gets the same food. The idea is to teach children to eat what they are served. Parents pay around $3.00 a month for a child's lunch. Some also have the free lunch option. In high school, students can buy lunch or bring their own lunch.

Which BEST summarizes the passage?

• In Japan, school children set up lunch, serve it to their friends, eat together, and clean up. School lunch costs very little or is free.

• In Japan, school lunch costs around $3.00 a month. In high school, students buy lunch or bring their own lunch to school.

• In Japanese schools, kids put on white coats and caps at lunch. This is to feel like they are working in an actual cafeteria.

• Japanese school lunches are different from the American ones. In Japan, every student eats the same food at elementary and middle school level.

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To conclude (or figure out) after thinking about something carefully.

• Analyze

• Determine

• Synthesize

• Evaluate

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Things an author adds to a text to help readers understand a topic/idea (pictures, charts/graphs, subheadings, etc.)

• Text Structure

• Context Clues

• Text Features

• Connotation

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Things in a text that help a reader figure out the definition of an unknown word.

• Diction/Word Choice

• Connotation

• Figurative Meaning

• Context Clues

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The feelings and/or images associated with a word (What a reader thinks about or hears when they read a word).

• Denotation

• Connotations

• Author's Purpose

• Figurative Meaning

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To judge the quality of something.

• Determine

• Analyze

• Evaluate

• Trace

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How an author organized information in a text

• Diction/Word Choice

• Figurative Meaning

• Text Structure

• Text Features

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A word’s deeper meaning; what a word represents.

• Denotation

• Connotation

• Figurative Meaning

• Author's Purpose

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Examine something carefully and in detail.

• Evaluate

• Analyze

• Trace

• Determine

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The writer’s attitude towards the subject he/she is writing about.

• Meaning

• Mood

• Tone

• Theme

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Look at how two or more things are similar AND different.

• Analyze

• Determine

• Synthesize

• Compare and Contrast

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The words an author chooses to use in a text.

• Figurative Meaning

• Context Clues

• Diction

• Word Choice

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The reason an author wrote a text (PIE: persuade, inform, entertain).

• Author's Purpose

• Meaning

• Text Structure

• Tone

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To follow the development of something (like an argument).

• Analyze

• Trace

• Determine

• Evaluate

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The first-person point of view allows the reader to understand the--

• reason why the narrator removed the letter

• actions of the seventh grade girls

• narrator's perspective of himself

• inner thoughts of Mr. Sorenson

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Which of the following best describes how the narrator is feeling?

• important

• invincible

• popular

• happy

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With what opinion would the author most likely agree?

• standardized tests are unfair

• standardized tests are worthless

• standardized tests are essential

• standardized tests are inevitable

Multiple Choice

Why did the author write this passage?

• to persuade schools to remove testing

• to create an exciting perspective on testing

• to describe how testing might be improved

• to inform people about the flaws in testing

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The dialogue in the passage helps the reader---

• see why Mrs. Baker is a problem

• learn what the dad thinks

• hear about the family business

• understand the family dynamics

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How does the description of the "earthquake" contribute to the development of the plot?

• The description explains why Kiva is so upset about her life situation

• The description explains why Kiva is unable to help others

• The description foreshadows the future fate of Kiva

• The description foreshadows more trouble coming

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At the end of this passage, Kiva most likely feels...

• scared because this has never happened before

• sad because she had to leave family behind

• concerned about the people screaming

• relieved to be outside and in a safe place.

Multiple Choice

Which text structure does the author use in this passage?

• descriptive

• problem solution

• cause and effect

• sequencing

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Which clue in the passage suggests the battle is just for pretend?

• "cannon aimed over the heads of the calvary"

• "a letter opener, an ink jar, and a line of fountain pens"

• "Darwinist monsters loomed behind them, ready to devour anyone who dared retreat"

• "the attack had almost begun when Prince Aleksandr thought"

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the narrator’s main conflict in the story?

• He got in trouble for something he didn’t do.

• He is worried about what Doug Swieteck will do next.

• He doesn’t understand why Mrs. Baker hates him.

• He wanted to make up with Mrs. Baker but can’t.

Multiple Choice

"As fast as cheetah" is an example of what type of figurative language?

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Rhyme

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The word "vacate" means what?

• to stay

• to leave

• to eat

• to stand

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The lesson or moral of the story is called the what?

• conflict

• main character

• topic

• theme

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The problem a character faces in a story is called the ______

• climax

• resolution

• conflict

• theme

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When you explain what you believe you are stating your _____

• opinion

• fact

• problem

• solution

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Which type of point of view tells the story from the main character's perspective?

• Second person point of view

• First person point of view

• Third person point of view

• Third person omniscient

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A person, place, or thing is a ______

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

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The word "tranquil" means ____

• hectic

• calm

• wild

• sleepy

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In TV Advertisements, one of the techniques they use to persuade you is____

• appealing to your emotions

• putting food in the commercial

• showing a dog

• answering questions

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A synonym for the word "jeopardy" would be ____

• Safety

• Comfort

• Danger

• Loneliness

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Choose the antonym for the word "superb"

• Terrible

• Awesome

• Magnificent

• Fantastic

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A word that describes a noun is an _________

• Adverb

• Adjective

• Verb

• Pronoun

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"The girl ran to the gym quickly." Which word in the sentence is an adverb?

• girl

• gym

• quickly

• ran

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A story that is not true is _____

• Nonfiction

• Fictional

• Awesome

• A song

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"The tall trees danced in the wind" Which type of figurative language is being used in the sentence?

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Simile

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What does AR stand for?

• Actually Reading

• Average Reader

• Accelerated Reader

• Are you Reading?

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The person that writes a book is called what?

• A narrator

• An author

• A playwright

• A journalist

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What type of story is one that is set in a real time period and real setting, but has made up characters and a made up storyline?

• Science fiction

• Real life

• Informational article

• Historical Fiction

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For what 3 purposes do authors write?

• enterain, inform, engage

• entertain, inform, contain

• inform, persuade, entertain

• inform, depict, retain