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MMA Academic Bowl ELA Quiz 6th Grade #1

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Are the commas correct in this sentence?
Mary said, "I think you need help."
a)
Yes
b)
No
2.
Are the commas correct in this sentence?
Today is Saturday, June 23 2018.
a)
Yes
b)
No
3.

Both similes and metaphors ________.

a)

compare things

b)

use the words “like” and “as”

c)

are ways words can rhyme in a poem

d)

make a story less vivid

4.

A metaphor is a figure of speech that ________.

a)

uses the words “like” or “as” but doesn’t compare things

b)

compares things without using the words “like” or “as”

c)

gives a nonhuman thing human traits

d)

uses a word that sounds like what it means

5.

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

a)

The thunder was loud.

b)

The thunder boomed and rumbled.

c)

The thunder growled, and the windows shook.

d)

The thunder growled like a group of grizzly bears.

6.

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

a)

The boy was upset at himself.

b)

The boy was a tornado of emotion.

c)

The boy said he’d die of shame.

d)

The boy did not like what he’d done.

7.

Explain the meaning of the following sentence.


The hug was like a soft blanket, wrapping Simone in warmth.

a)

This means that Simone was actually wrapped in a blanket.

b)

This means that Simone had a fever.

c)

This means that the hug made Simone feel warm and cared for.

d)

This means that Simone doesn’t like to be hugged.

8.
The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the
a)
thesis
b)
summary
c)
theme
d)
plot
9.
Which of the following is NOT a theme?
a)
sharing with others is caring
b)
money is the root of all evil
c)
hard work pays off
d)
love
10.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

11.

What does theme add to a story?

a)

A sense of location.

b)

An important message.

c)

Motivation for the characters.

d)

Dialogue for the characters.

12.
Erin's car had a flat tire, so she called a tow truck.
What is the cause?
a)
Erin's car had a flat tire
b)
so she called a tow truck
13.
Because Amelia was determined to be a famous actor one day, she auditioned for every school play, signed up for after-school acting classes, and subscribed to a special magazine for actors.

What causes Amelia to audition for school plays, sign up for acting classes, and subscribe to an acting magazine?
a)
her determination to be a well-known actor
b)
her dream of being rich one day
c)
her determination to get the lead in the school play
d)
her willingness to try new activities
14.
What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.
a)
peanut allergies
b)
students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods
c)
yummy
d)
delicious
15.

Crocodiles and alligators look very much alike, but there are ways to tell them apart. The crocodile has a pointy snout, while the alligator's snout is rounder. The crocodile weighs less than the alligator and can move faster. Both animals have an extra-long lower tooth. When the mouth is closed, the tooth is hidden inside the mouth.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Chronological Order/ Sequence

16.

Bill has a routine every morning before going to school. First, he gets out of bed. Next, he gets dressed. Then, he eats breakfast. After breakfast, he brushes his teeth and makes his lunch. Finally, he gets on the bus and goes to school.

What does Bill do last every morning?

a)

He eats breakfast.

b)

He gets out of bed.

c)

He goes to school.

d)

He gets dressed.

17.

To sequence means to ____________.

a)

put things in order

b)

to tell what it's mostly about

c)

to figure out what is happening

d)

to call Mr. McCann

18.
Where should a thesis statement appear?
a)
first paragraph
b)
anywhere in the essay
c)
last paragraph
d)
the first sentence of every paragraph
19.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
a)
To be a pretty sentence
b)
To be a sentence in your introduction
c)
To introduce your paper to the reader
d)
To explain what your essay will be about
20.
Language that appeals to the senses
a)
simile
b)
hyperbole
c)
metaphor
d)
imagery
21.
Vivid description of things seen, heard, smelled, touched, or tasted
a)
Theme
b)
Sensory Details 
c)
Imagery 
d)
Sound Devices
22.
This sentence appeals to which sense:

The familiar tang of his grandmother’s cranberry sauce reminded him of his youth.
a)
taste
b)
sound
c)
sight
d)
smell
23.
A document or other record of past events created by someone who was present during the events or the time period in which they occurred.
a)
Secondary Source
b)
Primary Source
24.

A secondary source is a source that was created later by someone who did not experience the events first-hand.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

An autobiography is a piece of writing that...

a)

that the author wrote about someone else.

b)

that the author wrote about himself.

c)

that an author makes up.

d)

is based on fake events in history.

26.

A biography is a piece of writing that...

a)

that the author wrote about someone else.

b)

that the author wrote about himself.

c)

that an author makes up.

d)

is based on fake events in history.

27.
A person, place, thing, or idea
a)
verb
b)
noun
c)
adjective
d)
preposition
28.
A word that describes a noun or pronoun
a)
adjective
b)
adverb
c)
verb
d)
conjunction
29.
A word used in place of a noun
a)
adjective
b)
verb
c)
pronoun
d)
preposition
30.
A word that tells an action or state of being
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adverb
d)
preposition
31.
A word used to combine phrases or sentences
a)
adjective
b)
verb
c)
conjunction
d)
preposition
32.
A word that adds to the meaning of a verb or adjective
a)
noun
b)
interjection
interjection
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
33.
The fluffy cat fell gracefully off his perch and onto the ground.
FLUFFY is a: 
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
preposition
34.
The fluffy cat fell gracefully off his perch and onto the ground.
AND is a:
a)
verb
b)
conjunction
c)
interjection
d)
preposition
35.
The fluffy cat fell gracefully off his perch and onto the ground.
GROUND is a:
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
interjection
d)
adjective