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Exam vocabulary and reading practice GR6

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The light that comes from candles or electric lamps is _________ light, but the Sun’s light is natural light.

a)

flashing

b)

artificial

c)

satisfactory

d)

strange

2.

At the end of his speech, he said "I would like to __________ by saying that I do enjoy your magazine."

a)

burden

b)

forbid

c)

absorb

d)

conclude

3.

______ may not be ridden when they are with foal, a young horse.

a)

mares

b)

inspectors

c)

burdens

d)

attics

4.

As he entered from the front door, “I broke my bike” said Mike _________.

a)

gradually

b)

convenient

c)

sorrowfully

d)

excel

5.

The student tried to ______ his absence with lame excuses.

a)

convince

b)

forbid

c)

justify

d)

excel

6.

This is a long and hard project. If we do not start it immediately, we will not have _____ time to finish it.

a)

sufficient

b)

convenient

c)

flashing

d)

appreciative

7.

It wasn't easy to _______ my parents to buy me this new phone, but I proved them that I deserved it with my excellent grades.

a)

justify

b)

convince

c)

forbid

d)

whistle

8.

People who are not usually physically active should slowly increase the amount of exercise that they do and ________ increase its intensity.

a)

apologetically

b)

sorrowfully

c)

appreciatively

d)

gradually

9.

Compared to people 100 years ago, people now ______ a lot more information daily.

a)

whistle

b)

forbid

c)

consume

d)

excel

10.

The fact is, when wolves attack a _____, they always take the weakest animal.

a)

inspector

b)

century

c)

burden

d)

herd

11.

Our house has a tiny ______ where I like to spend my free time.

a)

attic

b)

burden

c)

herd

d)

century

12.

I have so many tasks to finish this week. It feels like a huge ______

a)

mare

b)

herd

c)

burden

d)

inspector

13.

A huge fire broke out in my neighborhood last night. Now, ______ are trying to figure out how it happened.

a)

inspectors

b)

herd

c)

mares

d)

burdens

14.

Our local shop has very ______ opening hours. It is open 24 hours 7 days a week.

a)

flashing

b)

appreciative

c)

convenient

d)

artificial

15.

My semester one grades were _______, but I am trying to become outstanding this semester.

a)

convenient

b)

strange

c)

artificial

d)

satisfactory

16.

My dad is a successful engineer now. He was very smart in school and _______ at math and physics.

a)

excelled

b)

forbid

c)

whistled

d)

justified

17.

Did you see this _______ watermelon? It has an unusual square shape. I wonder if it tastes differently too.

a)

satisfactory

b)

strange

c)

artificial

d)

flashing

18.

The government ______ hunting of grizzly bears as their number of these bears is declining in the wilderness.

a)

excels

b)

forbids

c)

consumes

d)

justifies

19.

Jake _______ loudly to call his dog, but the dog was nowhere to be seen.

a)

whistled

b)

justified

c)

excelled

d)

flashed

20.

When I was coming to school in our car, I saw an ambulance shoot by us with its _______ lights.

a)

strange

b)

appreciative

c)

convenient

d)

flashing

21.
Johnny had soccer practice and then swimming lessons. It was late when he got home so he went straight to bed without studying for his math test the next day. You can tell that......
a)
Johnny will get a good grade.
b)
Johnny will ace the test.
c)
Johnny will probably fail his math test.
d)
Johnny will study during the test.
22.
Water from California’s northern mountains is pumped south along a 400-mile canal through the farming communities of the Central Valley. Not only is this canal system a marvel of modern engineering, its water fuels the state’s economic engine. In 2006, these farms produced $31 billion-worth of food and fiber, more than any other state. By contrast, world-wide ticket sales of Hollywood movies, a more famous export of California, totaled $25 billion that year.
What inference can the reader make from this paragraph?
a)
The author thinks it is more important to eat than go to movies.
b)
Water is a precious resource and shouldn't be wasted on making movies.
c)
The writer thinks moving water to the Central Valley is a good investment.
d)
The movie industry is more important to California than farming.
23.
Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning.
Which probably happened?
a)
Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts.
b)
Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning.
c)
Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.
d)
Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.
24.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.  Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a)
got her sunglasses
b)
made a sandwich
c)
picked up her umbrella
d)
put on sandals
25.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
26.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
27.
Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts.  He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
Where is Mike?
a)
at camp
b)
at a slumber party
c)
on a picnic
d)
in California 
28.
Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter.  She was very excited!  She really liked dogs.  Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them.  Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies.  But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:
a)
Mosquitoes bit Rachel
b)
Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
c)
Rachel fell in poison ivy
29.
Rubin dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPod to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble. What inference can you make about Rubin?
a)
He is looking for his homework
b)
He is looking for his iPod
c)
He often gets in trouble
d)
He is looking for his lunch
30.
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” What can you infer about Maggie?
a)
Maggie is in kindergarten
b)
Maggie lives close to school
c)
Maggie is late for school
d)
Maggie is excited about school
31.
Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?
a)
At the store
b)
At the doctor's office
c)
In the garden
d)
At the airport
32.
Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window.  How do you think he feels?
a)
He is scared of getting in trouble.
b)
He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.
c)
He can't wait to break another window.
d)
He is thinking he should study his spelling words.
33.
Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone.  Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?
a)
Brad baked his own cake.
b)
Brad needs to brush his teeth better.
c)
Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.
d)
Brad ate Grandpa
34.
Fish can go without food for a long time if they have plants to nibble on.  Some fish have lived for three months without being fed.  Fish that eat just meat or other fish must have food much more often.  How long fish can live without food:
a)
cannot be known
b)
depends on what food the fish usually eats
c)
depend on the owner
35.
Gray wolves aren't very fast.  They can be beaten over short distances.  Yet wolves can run longer distances than almost any animal.  They are great distance runners.  Wolves have been known to run ninety miles, dragging steel traps all the way.  You can tell that wolves:
a)
are very fast
b)
are slow
c)
are strong
36.
To find sea animals along the seashore, look into the pools of water that the outgoing tide has left.  You can turn over boulders or lift the seaweed from them.  Try digging down into the sandy mud, since many animals live just beneath the surface.  You can find sea animals:
a)
just under rocks
b)
in many places
c)
in only one place
37.
Penguins live in cold, windy places and gather in large groups.  Why do you think they stand close together?
a)
To hunt for fish more easily
b)
To dance
c)
To stay warm
d)
To hide from their predators
38.
As Martin walked down the street, he noticed that most people were carrying close umbrellas.  Although he had not seen a weather report, what could Martin infer?
a)
that it was going to rain later that day
b)
that there was a sale on umbrellas at a local store
c)
that he was late for work 
39.
When he got home, Pete took off his muddy boots and left them on the front steps; he would clean them off later. He went directly into the bathroom and took off his dirty overalls, changing into clean jeans and a shirt.  He'd spent a long day in the fields. What is mostly likely Peter's job?
a)
a lawyer
b)
a bus driver
c)
a farmer
d)
a construction worker
40.
Mary rushed through the door and called out, "I'm here! I'm sorry! I'm here!" Her mother appeared in the doorway to the kitchen, looked at her watch, and glared at Mary. "Well hurry up, then," she said. "Don't make us wait any longer than you already have." The reader can infer which of the following?
a)
It is Mary's mother's birthday
b)
Mary is late for dinner
c)
Mary's mother was worried that she had been hurt. 
41.
A mother is pushing a cart through the grocery store. A little girl, around 3, is sitting in the cart. The girl reaches for a brightly colored box, and the mother gently takes it away from her. The girl begins to cry. What can you infer about this situation?
a)
The little girl is frustrated and wanted to keep the box
b)
The mother accidentally hurt the girl when she took away the box. 
c)
The box was laundry detergent.
d)
The box was crayons
42.
A little boy is sitting with his mother in the doctor's office, listlessly leaning against her. When she gives him a cup to sip some water, he slowly pushes it away. After a while, he begins to whimper and puts a hand to his neck. What can you infer is wrong with the little boy?
a)
The boy is tired.
b)
The boy has hurt his hand
c)
The boy does not like water.
d)
The boy has a sore throat. 
43.
Max stepped up to the plate. He held the bat up and stared intently at the pitcher as he watched several balls fly by. Then, he walked back to the dugout and sat down. What can you infer from this passage?
a)
Max struck out
b)
Max hit a homeroom.
c)
Max walked to first base.
d)
Max has quit the team. 
44.
Every morning, Mr. Anthony gets up early and puts on his uniform.  He makes sure his badge is on straight. He walks out to his driveway where his car, with the large lights on its roof, is waiting. He gets into his car and drives to the station. From this passage you can infer that Mr. Anthony is:
a)
a teacher
b)
a bus driver
c)
a fireman
d)
a police officer 
45.
Over a loudspeaker, a voice announces that Flight 240 for Los Angeles is now boarding. You see dozens of people pulling wheeled suitcases up and down a wide hallway. At one end of the hall is an area with several uniformed men and women talking to each person who passes through a gate. You can infer that you are in:
a)
an airport
b)
a college campus
c)
a hospital
d)
a football stadium
46.
Margie climbed the two steps and walked onto the narrow board. She looked down into the pool. It seemed so far away now that she was on the board. She saw her parents and brother watching her. She gently bounced on her feet a couple of times and put her hands over her head. What can you infer will happen next?
a)
Margie will begin to cry
b)
Margie will dive into the pool
c)
Margie will head down the ski slope
d)
Margie will climb back down. 
47.
A shrill bell echoes in the empty hallway and suddenly, the halls are filled with chattering children-all rushing in one direction or another. After a few minutes children enter doorways along the hallway and the hall is quite again. From this description you can infer that:
a)
You are in a train station
b)
You are in a subway car
c)
You are in a hotel 
d)
You are in a school 
48.

Mark was studying for his math exam. The score would make up 50% of his grade, so he needed to do well. His younger brothers were playing in the next room. Mark tried to tune them out, but he finally slammed his book down and yelled, "keep quiet."

a)

It is likely that his brothers were being quiet

b)

It is likely that his brothers were playing a silent game

c)

It is likely that his brothers were being noisy.

49.

If you're going on a picnic, it's important to make sure that the food you pack is held at the proper temperature. this means that cold foods should be kept cold, and hot foods should retain their heat. There are special packs that can be put with the food, and they will make your picnic worry-free.

a)

It is likely that the packs do nothing.

b)

It is likely that the packs keep the food at the right temperatures.

c)

It is likely that the packs are edible.

50.

Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.


Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.

a)

Color

b)

Find

c)

Add

d)

Delete

51.

Read the passage below. Which words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?


The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.

a)

Followed her mother's requests

b)

Folded her clothes

c)

Brushed her teeth

d)

That night

52.

Mr. Martin looked at his watch. Then, he took a bus list out of his bag and looked at it for a moment. A few minutes later, he looked at his watch again and sighed.


Why does Mr. Martin keep looking at his watch?

a)

The bus is late

b)

His watch is cool

c)

His watch is broken

d)

His car is out of gas

53.

Dan sands the wood. Grandpa hums happily as he works on replacing the broken piece.


This suggests that Grandpa...

a)

is only good at repairing rocking chairs.

b)

is enjoying doing the work.

c)

sad the chair broke.

54.

1. Millions of acres of tropical rainforest have been destroyed. Many animals and people lose their homes when the rain forest is cut down. Today, people are destroying the forests so quickly that animals are unable to adapt. Many animals, such as the leopard, need miles and miles of untouched rain forest in order to live.


From this paragraph, you can infer that:

a)

Rainforest destruction is hurting animals that live there.

b)

Rainforest is being destroyed by animals.

c)

Destruction of rainforests is slowing down.

d)

Rainforests need to be destroyed.

55.
What does Inference mean?
a)
finding details in a story
b)
Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea
c)
Giving a reason for your answer
d)
Using what I know
56.

Is the following underlined part a phrase or a clause?

Hiding under the table, the dog knew he was bad.

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

57.

In the following sentence, what is the underlined part?

Linda, a girl in my class, was absent today.

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

58.

In the following sentence, what is the underlined part?

I study hard so I get good grades.

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

59.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


the emergency drill yesterday

a)

phrase

b)

clause

60.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


the afternoon rain

a)

phrase

b)

clause

61.
We can’t use that photograph because Maria blinked while it was taken.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
62.
We can’t use that photograph because Maria blinked while it was taken.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
63.
We can’t use that photograph because Maria blinked while it was taken.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
64.
Books on every conceivable subject surrounded and towered over Mario; he couldn’t have been happier.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
65.
Books on every conceivable subject surrounded and towered over Mario; he couldn’t have been happier.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
66.
Books on every conceivable subject surrounded and towered over Mario; he couldn’t have been happier.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
67.
The main ship stayed in orbit around the distant planet, but the probe plunged toward the surface.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
68.
The main ship stayed in orbit around the distant planet, but the probe plunged toward the surface.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
69.
Whenever the tide goes out, an island reappears in the canal.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
70.
Whenever the tide goes out, an island reappears in the canal.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
71.
Whenever the tide goes out, an island reappears in the canal.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
72.
The sun was setting, so we had to end the game with a tie score.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
73.
The sun was setting, so we had to end the game with a tie score.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
74.
what is a dependent clause?
a)
does not express a complete thought
b)
a complete sentence
c)
a compound sentence
d)
a complete thought
75.

Which one is a dependent clause?

a)

My mom is a nice person.

b)

Emily hates cats.

c)

Why he missed the train.

d)

Jessica likes to play outside.

76.
Which is NOT a dependent clause?
a)
Because I wanted to
b)
When she heard her dog
c)
if the snow stops
d)
Nick likes to build a wall.
77.
what is an independent clause?
a)
a complete thought that can't stand by itself as a sentence
b)
a complete thought that can stand by itself as a sentence
c)
a simple-complex sentence
d)
 a type of french braid
78.
When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
79.
Before I went to school, I had a huge cup of coffee.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
80.
Whenever I have a bad day, I call my best friend.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
81.
Before I went to school, I had a big cup of coffee.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
82.
the audience applauded
a)
independent
b)
dependent/subordinate
83.

because we couldn't find the theater

a)

independent

b)

subordinate

84.
Over my head.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
85.
Because I was afraid.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
86.
I heard the cat's meow.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
87.
Sitting by the broken plate licking the crumbs.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent clause
c)
Independent clause
88.
When I finally got up.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
89.
I got so tired.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
90.
She is so funny. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
91.

Write the plural noun form of the noun.


man

a)

mans

b)

men

c)

manes

92.

Write the plural noun form of the noun.


tooth

a)

teeth

b)

thooths

c)

thoothes

93.

Write the plural noun form of the noun.


foot

a)

footes

b)

foots

c)

feet

d)

feets

94.

Write the plural noun form of the noun.


mouse

a)

mice

b)

mouse

c)

mouses

95.

Write the plural noun form of the noun.


child

a)

child

b)

children

c)

childs

d)

childes

96.

Write the plural noun form of the noun.


fish

a)

fish

b)

fishs

c)

fosh

97.

Write the plural noun form of the noun.


woman

a)

womans

b)

women

c)

womens

98.

Write the plural noun form of the noun.


person

a)

persons

b)

people

c)

persones

99.

Write the plural noun form of the noun.


sheep

a)

sheeps

b)

sheep

c)

sheepes

100.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

While Bailey slept on the sofa in front of the TV, Samson, the family dog, gnawed on the leg of the coffee table.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

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