Grade 6 U2 Test Training Quiz

Grace, Nora, and Jackson decided to go on a hike. They barely made it to the top of the mountain before sunset. In this context, what does 'barely' mean?

• Almost not happening or existing

• Normal or usual

• A difficult or unpleasant situation

• Shelter or protection from danger

James noticed a tree in his backyard that was very long, thin and didn't seem strong. How would you describe this tree using the word 'spindly'?

• The tree is spindly

• James is spindly

• Nora is spindly

• William is spindly

Avery and Elijah are working on a project. Abigail wants to join them. In this context, what does it mean if Avery and Elijah 'support' Abigail?

• They almost do not let her join the project

• They let her join as it is normal or usual for them

• They help or encourage Abigail in the project

• They are careful when dealing with Abigail

Imagine this scenario: Avery, Jackson, and Aria are playing a thrilling game of Monopoly. Avery is about to make a risky trade with Elijah, a mysterious new player. Hannah, watching the game, advises Avery to be 'wary'. What does 'wary' mean in this context?

• Almost not happening or existing

• Normal or usual

• To help or encourage someone

• Careful when dealing with someone

During a fun-filled science experiment, Evelyn, Benjamin, and James noticed that a light bulb started to 'glow'. Can you guess what the word 'glow' means in this exciting context?

• Almost not happening or existing

• Normal or usual

• Give out heat and soft light

• The shape of the human body

During a fun game of charades, Nora, Ava, and Elijah are trying to act out the word 'figure'. Which of the following definitions best describes the word 'figure' they are trying to portray?

• Almost not happening or existing

• Normal or usual

• The shape of the human body

• To gather closely together

On a chilly winter day, Daniel, Mason, and Abigail found themselves shivering in the cold. They decided to 'huddle' to fend off the cold. Can you guess what 'huddle' means in this scenario?

• They were on the verge of disappearing

• They were doing something ordinary or usual

• They were gathering closely together

• They were suffering from lack of food

Imagine this! Kai, Avery, and Grace are on a thrilling adventure, stranded on a mysterious island after their ship met with a storm. If they are 'starved', what could that possibly mean?

• They are experiencing a situation that's almost not happening or existing

• They are in a normal or usual state

• They are suffering from a lack of food

• They are not in use but kept for use if needed

Imagine this! Nora, Mason, and Sophia are planning a fun day out. They notice that Kai has a bicycle that he doesn't ride often. How would they describe this bicycle using the word 'spare'?

• Almost not happening or existing

• Normal or usual

• Not in use but kept for use if needed

• To help or encourage someone

Emma, Jackson, and Lily are joining Priya and Arjun on a secret mission to smuggle some snacks into the movie theater. What adventurous task are they up to?

• To take things or people secretly and often illegally

• To help or encourage someone

• Careful when dealing with someone

• Give out heat and soft light