ELA 6th Grade Skills Assessment

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Main idea of the passage.

• Historical context.

• Author's biography.

• Summary of the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Define the word 'ominous' as used in the text.

• Describing something that suggests something bad is going to happen.

• Referring to a joyful event.

• Describing something that suggests something good is going to happen.

• Indicating a neutral outcome.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Rewrite the following sentence using correct punctuation: 'she walked to the store and bought some apples'

• She walked to the store, and bought some apples.

• She walked to the store and bought some, apples.

• She walked to the store and bought, some apples.

• She walked to the store and bought some apples.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Identify the simile used in the paragraph.

• as strong as an elephant

• as fast as a cheetah

• The simile used in the paragraph is 'as brave as a lion.'

• as wise as an owl

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

How does the author use foreshadowing in the story?

• The author uses foreshadowing by revealing the ending at the beginning of the story.

• The author uses foreshadowing by dropping hints or clues about future events or outcomes in the story.

• Foreshadowing involves providing detailed explanations of past events instead of hinting at future ones.

• Foreshadowing is used by introducing completely unrelated events with no connection to the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

Provide textual evidence to support your answer.

• Use a personal anecdote instead of textual evidence.

• Refer to a different source instead of providing textual evidence.

• Provide a summary instead of textual evidence.

• Provide textual evidence to support your answer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the correct verb tense to use in this sentence?

• present

• past

• future

• imperative

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Explain the significance of the setting in the novel.

• The significance of the setting in the novel is to provide a backdrop that enhances the storytelling and helps immerse readers into the world created by the author.

• The setting is a distraction and confuses readers

• The setting is only included for decorative purposes

• The setting is insignificant and does not impact the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Identify the subject and predicate in the sentence.

• Identify the verb and object

• Identify the noun and adjective

• Identify the preposition and adverb

• Identify the subject and predicate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

What literary device is used in the phrase 'time flies'?

• Time stands still

• Time runs

• Time crawls

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5