6th Grade ELA FAST Prep 2

Which phrase an example of figurative language?

• “paving the way”

• “put in many hours”

• “rank as high as”

• “public places”

Highlight three sentences that best support the author’s claim that Althea Gibson is best known as a champion tennis player

• Gibson didn’t stop with those accomplishments in tennis, however.

• She played in the U.S. Nationals, and later, in 1951, she competed at the famous Wimbledon tennis competition in England.

• In 1956, she won the French Open, an important tennis competition in France.

• Later, Gibson once again competed at Wimbledon and, after winning, was presented the trophy by Queen Elizabeth II herself.

• Throughout her tennis career, Gibson won many other championship tennis matches.

Read this sentence from the article.

Gibson did not allow this painful injustice to keep her from showing her amazing talent to the world, though. (paragraph 7)

What does the word injustice mean as it is used in the sentence above?

• criminal ways

• equal dealing

• unfair treatment

• logical process

What evidence supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?

• Jessica is always talking about Jennifer behind her back.

• Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.

• Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.

• Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.

It's a good thing we were all wearing seat belts when the turbulence hit.

Based on the text, which of the following most likely happened?

• A family was on a road trip and hit a pothole.

• A boat went over some waves.

• A plane had gone through a terrible storm.

• There are not enough details to answer the question.

Mother rushed over and set down a basket of freshly baked rolls. “Dear, I have the most exhilarating news!” She smiled broadly and wiped her hands on her apron. “I just heard that the photographer will be here on Wednesday to take our family portrait!”

The word exhilarating contains the root hilaris. Based on its use in the paragraph above, what does the root hilaris mean?

• Cheerful

• Difficult

• Unusual

• Upsetting

Fingerprints are nearly invisible imprints of finger ridges left by body oils on solid surfaces. (paragraph 1)

What is the relationship between fingerprints and imprints as they are used in the sentence above?

• Part and whole

• Before and after

• Cause and effect

• Item and category

The literal, dictionary definition of a word

• Denotation

• Synonym

• Connotation

• Antonym

Which is the best example of a metaphor

• The calm lake was a mirror

• Her face was as white as snow

• He is like a star shining in the sky

• Her eyes sparkled like diamonds in the night

A pet dog is a huge responsibility. Which evidence best supports this claim?

• "Make sure you put shoes away because puppies like to chew them," Dr. Brinson, veterinarian.

• Always keep your dog on a leash in public

• The cost of food is roughly $6.00 a week.

• Dogs require several hours of your time and attention every week, between feeding, exercising, and taking them out to the bathroom.