6th Grade Reading Informational Text Test Prep

(1) Ellie Lee came in 2nd place at the chess tournament. (2) Her father was in attendance. (3) He beamed with pride when he saw the red ribbon. (4) Mr. Lee collected his belongings and met Ellie in the hallway Which sentence contains information about the emotions of Ellie’s father?

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Have you ever heard of the Brendway Oven? (2) They can be found on college campuses and in recreational areas. (3) This indoor/outdoor oven is becoming very popular. (4) It will soon take the place of microwaves. Which sentence contains the definition of the Brendway Oven?

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Carly put her new tulip plants on the window sill. (2) She opened the curtains so they could get plenty of sun. (3) She gave them plenty of fertilizer. (4) She watered them several times a day. (5) She never noticed the warning note. (6) It said to give them plenty of sunshine, but very little water. (7) The leaves turned brown and the plants eventually died. What sentence reveals Carly’s mistake?

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People want to get in shape. (2) But, they don’t always want to go to the gym. (3) Sometimes they don’t have the time to spare. (4) Other times they feel tired. (5) However, if people want to get in shape, they must take the time and effort to go to the gym. (6) Do you want to get in shape? Which sentence is a summary of the paragraph?

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Sonya opened her mailbox and took out the letter. (2) When she looked at the return address, her eyes sparkled. (3) She brought the letter into the house and sat down on the couch. (4) Finally, she read the letter. Which sentence BEST reveals how Sonya feels?

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Children between the ages of 3 – 5 need to learn basic skills before starting school. LeapStart is an interactive learning system that gets kids excited about counting, learning to read, and problem solving. The magic behind LeapStart is a stylus that reads invisible dots on every page, triggering questions, challenges, songs, jokes and more. LeapStart helps kids build tomorrow’s skills today, in new imaginative ways. What is the main idea?

• LeapStart is for children between the ages of 3 – 5.
• LeapStart gets children excited about learning.
• LeapStart has a stylus that reads invisible dots.
• LeapStart is a fun way for children to get the skills they need.

I must decide between a small or large dog. I have to admit, I like having a small dog on my lap while watching television. On the other hand, it is beneficial to have a larger dog for protection. Personally, I don’t think I see a large dog in my future. My apartment is just too small. Making decisions like this is often difficult. What reason did the author provide for NOT wanting a large dog?

• She didn’t want to have a dog on her lap.
• She wants to have a dog for protection.
• She wants to wait until the future to buy a dog.
• She thinks her apartment is too small.

The Persian cat is a long-haired breed with a round face and short muzzle. People love their soft fur. They also like their affectionate nature. According to statistics from 2017, more people bought Persians over any other breed of cat. What is the main idea?

• The Persian is a very popular cat.
• The Persian cat has long hair.
• Persian cats have round faces.
• D. Persian cats have short muzzles.

Why do people diagram sentences? (2) Diagramming helps students master basic grammar. (3) It forces them to pick apart a sentence piece by piece. (4) They have to know the part of speech of a word, before deciding where to put it. (5) Diagramming is fun! What sentence is the main idea?

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A Bobcat is a small, wild cat. (2) They are very good hunters. (3) They are fast and make very little noise. (4) They also have strong back legs and can jump up to six feet in the air. (5) Bobcats are one of over 30 species of small wild cats. What TWO sentences show WHY Bobcats are good hunters?

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