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WorksheetsELAR 6th Grade Benchmark
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
"The Regulars"
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES ERICS MAIN CONFLICT IN THE STORY?
6.6(A)
HE DOES NOT KNOW THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE WHO FREQUENTLY EAT AT HIS PARENTS DELI
HE THINKS HIS PARENTS NEED TO OFFER A BETTER VARIETY OF SANDWICHES AT THE DELI
HE HAS TO HELP HIS PARENTS ON A DAY HE PLANS TO BE WITH HIS FRIENDS.
HE IS BOTHERED BY THE LACK OF EXCITEMENT IN HIS PARENTS DELI.
"The Regulars"
What is the meaning of wistfully in paragraph
12?
6.2(B)
WITH SADNESS
WITH RELIEF
WITH ANXIETY
WITH CURIOSITY
"The Regulars"
WHICH SENTENCE FROM THE STORY BEST EXPRESSES ITS THEME?
6.3(A)
"WE HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF OUR REGULARS BECAUSE ITS A PART OF WHAT MAKES SAM'S DELI A SPECIAL PLACE"
"PERSONALLY, I DIDN'T THINK IT WOULD HURT FOR SOME OF OUR REGULARS TO TRY A NEW RESTAURANT EVERY NOW AND THEN, OR AT LEAST CONSIDER ORDERING A DIFFERENT TYPE OF SANDWICH"
" YOUR DAD & I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP"
" I TOOK ORDERS & MADE SANDWICHES WHILE THEY KEPT THE RESTAURANT CLEAN AND VISITED WITH CUSTOMERS"
"The Regulars"
Eric’s actions at the end of the story are significant
because they reveal that He
6.6 Fig.
WORKING IN THE DELI IS MORE FUN THAN BEING WITH FRIENDS
UNDERSTANDS THAT HIS PARENTS DESERVE TO REST BEFORE THEY COME TO WORK
IS READY TO ACCEPT MORE RESPONSIBILITIES AT THE DELI
REALIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF LOYAL CUSTOMERS
Venezuela's Lightning Storms
Read the dictionary entry for the word credit.
Which definition best matches the way the word credited is used in paragraph 6?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
Venezuela's Lightning Storms
The main idea of paragraphs 8 and 9 is that -
an increase in methane gas in the area may be responsible for the lightning
there are some theories about what causes the lightning but no definite answer
the lightning may be caused by warm air from a river and a lake meeting cool mountain air
when lightning strikes stopped during a drought, scientists studied how weather affects the lightning
Venezuela's Lightning Storms
Based on the information throughout the selection, how do the native people of Zulia feel about the Catatumbo Lightning?
They are indifferent to it.
They fear it as a powerful force of nature.
They believe it is problematic for their community.
They appreciate it as a special feature of their area.
Venezuela's Lightning Storms
The author's main purpose for writing this selection is to -
warn readers about the dangers of lightning
discuss the mysterious lightning found in a region
compare and contrast lightning storms around the world
explain the weather conditions that cause lightning
Venezuela's Lightning Storms
Which of these facts from the selections supports the idea that the local people embrace the Catatumbo Lightning?
This natural phenomenon is called the Relampago del Catatumbo, or the Catatumbo Lightning.
The color of the lightning changes depending on the presence of dust, water, and various gases in the air.
The lightning is mentioned in poetry and songs; the state of Zulia even has a lightning bolt on its flag.
The mystery of what causes the lightning deepened when, beginning in January 2010, the lightning did not appear for a period of several months.
"Hidden in Abuelita's Arms"
By including Abuelita's dialogue in the poem, the poet is able to-
tell the qualities Abuelita likes about the speaker
indicate what Abuelita and the speaker enjoy doing together
Reveal how Abuelita feels about the speaker
Suggest that Abuelita enjoys Spanish with the speaker.
"Hidden in Abuelita's Arms"
How does the poet develop the theme of this poem?
By comparing the actions of Papa and Abuelita
By explaining the reasons the speaker visits Abuelita
By telling about the photographs in Abuelita's house
By describing the speaker's interaction with Abuelita
"Hidden in Abuelita's Arms"
In lines 5 and 25, the words "bury myself" and "hidden" highlight that the speaker-
wishes he could live permanently with Abuelita.
Fears being seen by others when he hugs Abuelita
Feels safe and content with Abuelita
Is able to forget where he is when he is with Abuelita
"Hidden in Abuelita's Arms"
What is the most likely reason the poet uses exclamation points in the third stanza?
To emphasize how much respect the speaker has for Abuelita
To show the speaker's excitement about his long visit with Abuelita
To convey Papa's hesitation about leaving the speaker with Abuelita
To highlight how long it has been since the speaker last saw Abuelita
"Hidden in Abuelita's Arms"
Read lines 23 and 24 above from the poem. These lines are included to suggest that the speaker-
wishes he could be taller than he is
is embarrassed by the name Abuelita calls him
thinks Abuelita is very amusing
enjoys making Abuelita feel proud of him.
"Hidden in Abuelita's Arms"
From the speaker's experience, the reader can learn that-
parents are to be appreciated
happiness can be found in trying new things
time spent with family should be cherished
relationships can strengthen with time.
