6th Grade Reading Literature and Narrative Test Prep

(1) Lisa was running late. (2) She grabbed her books and ran to the car. (3) She started backing out of the driveway, and suddenly stopped. (4) She ran back inside and got her raincoat and umbrella. (5) She went back into the car and drove away. What can you infer about this situation?

• Lisa arrived early.
• Lisa forgot her books.
• Lisa saw a squirrel in her driveway.
• Lisa noticed that it was going to rain.

(1) The sign up sheet for basketball tryouts was on the gym door. (2) Bob noticed it as he was walking back to class. (3) That night, he finished all of his homework quickly. (4) He spent two hours practicing basketball. (5) Afterwards, he sat on his couch and watched a basketball game with his father for a few minutes. What sentence contains the BEST proof that Bob wants to make the team?

• Sentence 2
• Sentence 3
• Sentence 4
• Sentence 5

(1) I had so much fun with Sandy last night! (2) We met on the corner near the gas station. (3) We bought tickets and some popcorn. (4) Afterwards, we made plans to see each other soon. (5) I was home and in my bed by 10 o’clock. What sentence shows where they spent the evening?(Using an inference)

• Sentence 2
• Sentence 3
• Sentence 4
• Sentence 5

(1)Nora called in sick. (2) She packed everything that she needed. (3) After searching for a few minutes, she found a place to park. (4) Nora really enjoyed her day off. (5) The next day she came to work with sunburn. (6) Her friends noticed right away. What can you infer about Nora’s day?

• Nora spent the day going to the doctor.
• Nora spent the day moving to another place.
• Nora spent the day looking for a parking space.
• Nora spent the day at the beach.

Brenda couldn’t wait to start her summer job. She wanted one for years! Unfortunately, she didn’t like getting up early. She also didn’t like standing up all day. At the end of the summer, she realized she missed out on a lot of fun. What is the theme of this story?

• Work hard to reach your goals in life.
• Be careful what you wish for.
• A girl learns a lesson.
• Be kind to others.

Tina listened in math class every day. She took long notes. When she was unsure of something, she always asked the teacher to explain it to her. She studied every night, even on the weekend. At the end of the semester, she received an A. What is a summary of this passage?

• Tina always asked a question if she was unsure of something.
• Tina got an A in her math class.
• Tina spent many nights studying for math class.
• Tina worked hard at math all semester, and got an A.

Caryn was taught right from wrong. Unfortunately, she didn’t listen. When she went to the WaWa, she stole a Snickers bar. They caught her right away. She got in really big trouble. She wishes she never did that. What is the theme?

• Be careful what you wish for.
• Crime doesn’t pay.
• Work hard to succeed in life.
• Love conquers all evil.

Mother was upset because the house was a mess, and company was arriving soon. Melanie picked up all of the toys. James dusted the dining room table and vacuumed the rugs. Kim cleaned the bathrooms. Mother smiled with relief. What is the theme of this story?

• Children should pick up their own toys.
• James did most of the work.
• Mother expected too much from her children.
• Much can be accomplished if everyone works together.

Juan was having engine trouble with his car. He decided to fix the car himself. He worked on it every night. At first, it seemed like everything was going wrong. But after a few weeks, he was able to figure out the problem, and fixed it. He was very pleased with his success. What is a summary of this passage?

• Juan likes to work on cars.
• Fixing your own car engine is impossible.
• Juan worked very hard to fix his car engine.
• Fixing an engine takes two weeks.

The door opened with a bang. “I know you are in there!” screamed Tim. Silence filled the room. Ben was hiding under his bed. “Gottcha!” yelled Tim as he looked under the bed. “I like hide and seek!” laughed Ben. Which is the point of view?

• 1st person
• 3rd person