English 6th Grade Midterm Quiz

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The main idea of the passage is to entertain readers with fictional stories about environmental conservation.

• The main idea of the passage is to inform readers about the importance of environmental conservation.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the word 'diligent' mean in the passage?

• hard-working

• lazy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Write a synonym for the word 'excited'.

• Eager

• Bored

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'I love to read books'

• ?

• .

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?

• To confuse the readers

• To inform, entertain, persuade, or educate the readers

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the meaning of the word 'perseverance' in the context of the passage?

• Ability to give up easily

• Quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Write an antonym for the word 'generous'.

• stingy

• selfish

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the correct spelling of the word 'accommodate'?

• accommodate

• acommodate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

• The main idea of the second paragraph is to analyze the impact of climate change on fashion

• The main idea of the second paragraph is to discuss the impact of climate change on wildlife.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the meaning of the word 'consequence' in the passage?

• result or outcome

• purpose

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4