6th Grade Reading - Vocabulary Quiz

Read this:
"First, Maya lost her backpack. Next, she retraced her steps. Finally, she found it in the library."
What is this an example of?

• a) Character
  

• b) Central idea
  

• c) Plot

• 
  d) Theme

"Despite failing many times, Juan kept trying until he passed the test."
What is the theme?

• Never give up

• Don’t go to school
  

• Tests are easy
  

• Juan likes school

"The article explained how recycling helps reduce waste and protect the Earth."
What is the central idea?

• Recycling helps the environment

• The Earth is round

• People throw away trash

• Recycling is boring

Which sentence has a metaphor?

• “The baby cried loudly.”
  

• “The girl ran as fast as a horse.”
  

• “The clouds danced in the sky.”

• “Her voice was music to my ears.”

"Sofia shared her lunch with a new student who had none. She always helped others in need."
What does this tell us about Sofia?

• She is selfish
  

• She is kind

• She is angry
  

• She is quiet

Sentence: “He decided to reject the invitation because he already had plans.”
What does reject mean?

• To accept

• To refuse

• To share
  

• To enjoy

Sentence: “The rabbit seemed to vanish into thin air during the magic show.”
What does vanish mean?

• To appear
  

• To disappear

• 
  To recover
  

• To polish

Sentence: “The hiker was equipped with a backpack, water, and food for the trip.”
What does equipped mean?

• Prepared with what you need
  

• Defeated
  

• Deleted

• Polished

Sentence: “The soccer team suffered a defeat in the championship game.”
What does defeat mean?

• To win
  

• To lose to someone

• To polish
  

• To vanish

Sentence: “She exhaled slowly after running up the stairs.”
What does exhaled mean?

• Coughed

• Breathed in
  

• 
  Breathed out

• Vanished