Reading Comprehension Grade 6 Quiz

Andrew sat in the chair. The dentist looked in his mouth with a small mirror. With a sharp pointed tool, he picked at places around Andrew's teeth. Finally, the dentist spoke, and told the boy his teeth had cavities.

How did Andrew get cavities in his teeth?

• He did not brush his teeth well.

• He did not floss his teeth.

• He ate too much candy.

• All of the above.

Answer explanation

Andrew got cavities in his teeth because he did not brush his teeth well, did not floss his teeth, and ate too much candy. All of the above choices are correct.

Read the sentence. If it is written correctly, select 'correct as is.' If not, select the correct way to write it.

can i ride to the beach

• Can I ride to the beach.

• Can i ride to the beach?

• Can I ride to the beach?

Answer explanation

The correct way to write the sentence is 'Can I ride to the beach?' as it follows proper capitalization and includes a question mark.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.4

Read the sentence. Select the correct way to start.

______ ran up the hill.

• he

• He

• He's

• His

Answer explanation

The correct way to start the sentence is 'He' because it is capitalized and matches the subject of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1A

Select the word that means the SAME.

^big

• small

• large

• skinny

• warm

Answer explanation

The word 'large' means the same as 'big'. It is the correct choice because it is a synonym of 'big'.

Read the story. Then, answer the question.

Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.

Who are the characters?

• Sherry and her brother

• Steve and his sister

• Steve and his mom

• Steve and his brother

Answer explanation

The characters in the story are Steve and his sister. They were playing in the yard and watched a bird making a nest. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Steve and his sister'.

Read the story. Then, answer the question.

Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.

Where did the bird land?

• on the fence

• on the roof

• under the tree

• on the car

Answer explanation

The bird landed on the fence, as mentioned in the story. This is the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

The old man was walking down the street slowly. Since he was a pedestrian, he stayed along the outer edges of the lanes and was careful to keep to the crosswalks as he crossed to other streets.

What does the word "pedestrian" mean in the paragraph above?

• a person traveling on foot

• a person traveling in a car

• a person resting from traveling

Answer explanation

The word 'pedestrian' in the paragraph means a person traveling on foot.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the purpose of a dam?

• The water flows through it to make electricity

• It holds the water back to make a big lake

• It keeps the river safe for people to swim in.

• The water is used to make plants grow

Answer explanation

The purpose of a dam is to allow water to flow through it and generate electricity.

Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?

• At the store

• At the doctor's office

• In the garden

• At the airport

Answer explanation

Brittany's mom was in the garden, as she mentioned the vegetable plants growing by leaps and bounds.

Which word means that you committed a crime?

• Innocent

• Guilty

Answer explanation

The word 'Guilty' means that you committed a crime.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C