The Meyers Family

What does the word predominantly mean in the sentence below?

This flower grows predominantly in shady conditions.

• lastly

• rarely

• mainly

• occasionally

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word credit mean in the sentence below?

They mayor gave credit and praise to the hardworking employees.

• cash

• fault

• disapproval

• recognition

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word aspect mean in the sentence below?

The party planner is handling every aspect of the reception, from hiring the florist to creating the menu.

• part

• mood

• shape

• condition

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word tension mean in the sentence below?

The tension between the two friends was eased by Jason's apology.

• closeness

• emotional strain

• the act of stretching

• the state of being calm

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word innovation mean in the sentence below?

The radio was a technological innovation at the turn of the twentieth century.

• transition

• inspiration

• something new

• something altered

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of these details from the selection conveys a fact?

• Walter Myers's foster family was great.

• Walter Myers made a wise career choice.

• Walter was lucky to have teachers who wanted to help him.

• Walter Myers and his family lived in Jersey City in the 1970s.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

Which of the following statements about Christopher as a young child is an opinion?

• He could read at age 4.

• He was not a good athlete.

• He grew up in Jersey City.

• He was younger than his classmates.

Which of these details from the selection conveys a fact?

• Walter began to write full time in 1977.

• Walter and Christopher are an interesting father-son pair.

• Brussels sprouts look odd.

• The cover of Blues Journey is unusual.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

Which words from page 127 express an opinion?

• in the late morning

• pick him up

• in the afternoon

• was very cool

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following is an opinion Christopher learned from his father?

• Work is important.

• Brussels sprouts are good for you.

• Blue is a lovely color.

• It is too personal to work with family.

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CCSS.RL.6.1