6th Grade EOG Review 1

Which of the following is an example of using evidence to support an argument?

• Stating an opinion without providing any proof.

• Citing a source that contradicts your argument.

• Quoting a passage from a book to support your point.

• Making a claim without any supporting facts.

What does it mean to revise your writing?

• To add more details to your writing.

• To add more details to your writing.

• To change the organization of your writing.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is an example of a valid source for research?

• A blog post written by an anonymous author.

• A book written by a well-known expert in the field.

• A social media post with no cited sources.

• An article from a tabloid magazine.

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

• To provide a summary of the essay's main points.

• To explain the background of the topic being discussed.

• To state the author's position on the topic.

• To provide examples to support the author's argument.

Which of the following is an example of using figurative language in writing?

• "The cat is on the mat."

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

• "She ran as fast as a cheetah."

• "I ate a sandwich for lunch."

What is the main purpose of a text feature such as a table of contents?

• To provide information about the author of the text.

• To provide a summary of the text.

• To help the reader locate specific information in the text.

• To provide an opinion about the text.

What does it mean to draw inferences when reading a text?

• To summarize the main points of the text.

• To make predictions about what might happen next in the text.

• To make educated guesses based on evidence from the text.

• To identify the author's purpose for writing the text.

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• A textbook about the Civil War.

• A letter written by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.

• A news article about the Civil War written in the present day.

• An encyclopedia entry about the Civil War.

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in a text?

• A fact is a statement that can be proven, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgement.

• A fact is a statement that cannot be proven, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgement.

• A fact is a statement that is based on speculation, while an opinion is a statement that is based on evidence.

• A fact is a statement that is based on emotion, while an opinion is a statement that is based on logic.

What is the purpose of a text feature such as a glossary?

• To provide information about the meaning of words used in the text.

• To provide a summary of the text.

• To provide an opinion about the text.

• To provide examples to support the author's argument.