ELA CFA 6th Grade Spring Practice

Paper is used daily in homes and schools. However, making paper can cause pollution. Recycling paper reduces harm to the environment by saving trees and using less water. Many people do not realize how their choices affect the Earth. By recycling, you help protect nature.

What is the main idea of the passage about paper?

• Paper is easy to make.

• Recycling helps the environment.

• Paper mills are fun places.

• Most people do not use paper.

Paper mills often use chemicals to bleach paper. These chemicals can pollute rivers and lakes and make the air smell bad. Factories that make paper are a major source of pollution, which is why recycling is so important.

Which sentence supports the main idea that paper harms the environment?

• Paper is used in schools.

• Trees are soaked in water.

• Paper mills release pollution.

• Paper is rolled and dried.

Jordan loved math and was very good at it. In high school, he became too relaxed and stopped doing his homework. His grades dropped, and he failed a test. With help from his parents, he made a new plan. He started working hard again and improved his grades.

What is the theme of Jordan's story?

• Freedom is fun.

• Effort leads to success.

• Friends help with homework.

• Math is easy for everyone.

Jordan decided to change his habits after his grades slipped. He sat at the front of the class and focused more. He stopped using his laptop to browse the internet. He also made sure to complete all of his assignments. His hard work paid off with better grades.

What happens after Jordan gets bad grades?

• He changes his habits.

• He skips class.

• He joins a club.

• He moves schools.

Which word is a pronoun?

• Dog

• Run

• They

• Store

Which sentence has correct commas?

• My teacher Mr. Kim said "Do your best!"

• My teacher, Mr. Kim, said, "Do your best!"

• My teacher Mr. Kim, said "Do your best!"

• My teacher, Mr. Kim said "Do your best!"

The root word PORT means...

• To fly

• To carry

• To eat

• To swim

What type of figurative language is: 'The sun smiled'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Which word makes this past tense: 'She ______ a letter.'

• writes

• will write

• wrote

• writing

Which word is the adverb in this sentence? "He quickly ran home."

• he

• quickly

• ran

• home