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Question Bank for Grade 6 English

Total questions: 193

Worksheet time: 2hrs 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Hunger Games trilogy has more well-developed characters than the Harry Potter series

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

2.

The First two novels of The Hunger Games trilogy have become New York Times bestsellers, while the third novel, Mockingjay, upon its release, ranked #1 on all US bestseller lists.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

3.

Baseball is the best sport

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

4.

The San Francisco Giants baseball team achieved dynasty status when they secured the World Series wins in 2010, 2012, 2014.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

5.

Pretzels are better than potato chips.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

6.

Rold Gold Pretzels was initially named the American Cone and Pretzel Company and was founded in 1917 by the notable Philadelphia businessman, L.J. Schumaker

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

7.

Claim or Statement?

Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

8.

Claim or Statement?

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

9.

Claim or Statement?

Painting is better than sculpting because it's not as messy.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

10.

Claim or Statement?

Chocolate brownies taste better than chocolate cake because it's chewier and contains more chocolate.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

11.

Claim or Statement?

Spring is the nicest season due to its warming temperatures and blooming plants.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

12.

Claim or Statement?

Schools should offer only healthy meals to increase children's healthy habits.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

13.

Lebron James is the greatest player in NBA history.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

14.

The first Harry Potter book was released in 1997, and the series ended ten years later in 2007.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

15.

According to cnn.com, Amazon is currently worth more than Apple.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

16.

The Giants are better than the Cowboys.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

17.

The 49ers beat the Cowboys in the playoffs

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

18.

Dak Prescott is the worst NFL quarterback.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

19.

Dak Prescott is an NFL quarterback.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

20.

Michael Jordan has more NBA championships than LeBron James.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

21.

Michael Jordan is better than LeBron James.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

22.

Soccer is better than football.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

23.

Soccer is played in the United States.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

24.

Ronaldo is better than Messi.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

25.

Messi has more World Cup trophies than Ronaldo.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

26.

Coca-Cola tastes better than Pepsi.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

27.

Coca-Cola sells more than Pepsi around the world.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

28.

Pancakes are better than waffles.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

29.

Pancakes have less sugar than waffles.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

30.

Gatorade is better than water.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

31.

Gatorade has more electrolytes than water.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

32.

Wednesday is the best show on Netflix.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

33.

Wednesday was a top 10 show on Netflix.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

34.

49er's are the best team in the NFL.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

35.

Eagles are the #1 seed in the NFC.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

36.

Christmas is the best holiday.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

37.

Christmas is celebrated around the world.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

38.

Dogs are more popular than cats.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

39.

Dogs are better than cats.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

40.

The world is flat.

a)

Statement

b)

Claim

41.
______ a good idea to study for this quiz. 
a)
It's
b)
Its 
42.

If I get a new dog, ______ name will be Dexter.

a)

it's

b)

its

43.
I love my phone; _____ my favorite possesion. 
a)
its 
b)
it's 
44.
Which of the following means "it is"?
a)
it's
b)
its
45.

A bird fell out of ____ nest.

a)

its

b)

it's

46.

_____ cold today.

a)

Its

b)

It's

47.
_______ raining outside, so you better bring an umbrella. 
a)
it's 
b)
its 
48.
The snake is shedding ___________________ skin.
a)
it's
b)
its
49.
Oh!  I went _______ last night!
a)
there
b)
they're
c)
their
50.

These are Ann's daughters._______ names are Holly and Alice.

a)

there

b)

they're

c)

their

51.

Here are my friends. _____________ very nice.

a)

there

b)

they're

c)

their

52.

We have a small class. ________ are less than 20 students.

a)

Their

b)

There

c)

They're

53.
Ah ha!  _________ it is!
a)
There
b)
They're
c)
Their
54.
It is .... near the edge of the table.
a)
there
b)
they're
c)
their
55.

I can't believe _____ going home alone!

a)

They're

b)

There

c)

Their

56.

______ dog is chasing my cat.

a)

There

b)

Their

c)

They're

57.

Ken ate _____ pancakes for breakfast.

a)

too

b)

two

c)

to

58.

Mary wants ______ walk with Sarah.

a)

too

b)

two

c)

to

59.

We went _____ the store.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

60.

Billy ate ______ much food and got sick.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

61.

That cost _____ much money.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

62.

It cost _______ dollars to see the show.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

63.

The car was driving _____ fast.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

64.
School ended at ________ o' clock yesterday.
a)
too
b)
two
c)
to
65.
The teacher gave us ______ much homework.
a)
too
b)
to
c)
two
66.

Here are Jess and Tim with _____________ parents.

a)

there

b)

they're

c)

their

67.

Mrs. R loves her students. Especially when ________ being respectful.

a)

Their

b)

There

c)

They're

68.

All the students did well on _____ because they studied a lot

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

69.
______ a good idea to study for this quiz. 
a)
It's
b)
Its 
70.
I love my phone; _____ my favorite possesion. 
a)
its 
b)
it's 
71.

_____ cold today.

a)

Its

b)

It's

72.

A bird fell out of ____ nest.

a)

its

b)

it's

73.

At 3:30 _______ time to go home.

a)

its

b)

it's

74.
The snake is shedding ___________________ skin.
a)
it's
b)
its
75.
_____ my brother's cat that keeps scratching up my phone.
a)
it's
b)
its
76.
Directions: Choose the correct word in parentheses.

Did his behavior (affect/effect) his class performance?
a)
affect
b)
effect
77.
... is a noun. 
a)
affect
b)
effect
78.

The bright-yellow walls in my room had a positive _______ on my mood.

a)

affect

b)

effect

79.

The drought will certainly ________ the crops this season.

a)

affect

b)

effect

80.

"Brain Freeze" can be an __________ of eating ice cream too fast.

a)

affect

b)

effect

81.
If Mr. Dio starts yelling at you, you can ____ his mood by offering him treats or perhaps small trinkets.
a)
Affect
b)
Effect
82.
His old teacher's wise words had the most ___ on Tom's career endeavors.
a)
affect
b)
effect
83.
This word means that something will happen in the future that could have an impact on you.
a)
affect
b)
effect
84.
This word means that something has occurred that had an impact on you.
a)
affect
b)
effect
85.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?


The salesman decided to CALL IT A DAY after selling a large portion of their product to one company.

a)

Put an end to the work day

b)

Continue on with their work in hopes of gaining more sales

86.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?


Many people in 2020 have felt UNDER THE WEATHER due to the coronavirus.

a)

Sick or ill compared to normal

b)

A need to change their lifestyles

87.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?


When they realized that their idea would not work out, they had to GO BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD.

a)

Start thinking of a solution all over again

b)

Go back to the original idea board and read over their ideas

88.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?


Old Mr. Smith has been teaching here since the Stone Age.

a)

The teacher has not been teaching for long at all.

b)

Mr. Smith has been teaching for a very long time.

89.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?


Her smile was a mile wide.

a)

Her smile was really big.

b)

The smile stretched out to be the length of a full mile in distance.

90.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?


He was skinny enough to jump through a keyhole.

a)

He was able to form his body to be in the shape of a key.

b)

The man is very small or skinny in size.

91.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?


The ivy WOVE ITS FINGERS around the fence post.

a)

The ivy's branches were going in and out of each of the fence posts.

b)

The ivy was growing nowhere near the fence

92.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?


The car COMPLAINED as the key was turned.

a)

It was making a lot of noise as the owner tried to get it to start up.

b)

The car started up perfect with nothing wrong with it.

93.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?


That book was so popular, it FLEW off of the shelves.

a)

People took the book and threw it through the air at stores

b)

The book was vey popular.

94.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?


My kid's room is a disaster area.

a)

The kid's room is a complete mess.

b)

An actual tornado or hurricane has gone through the room and destroyed it.

95.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?


John's suggestion to the problem was just a Band-Aid.

a)

The solution that John provided will work for a while, but they will need a better solution soon.

b)

He stated that everyone would have to live with the problem and continue on with their lives.

96.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?


Donations to the local charity were a tsunami.

a)

There were minimal donations provided.

b)

Their was a mass amount of donations provided.

97.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?


The girl was as helpless as a baby.

a)

The girl is able to do everything an average person is able to do.

b)

The girl is not able to do anything for herself.

98.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?


The deal between the two business workers was as solid as the ground we stand on.

a)

It was not a good idea and was easily able to be destroyed.

b)

It was a good idea and was not easily destoyed.

99.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?


The speaker's voice was like nails on a chalkboard.

a)

The speaker's voice was annoying.

b)

The listeners believed that the speaker had a wonderful voice to listen to.

100.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

The trees danced in the wind.

a)

The trees were swaying back and forth in the wind.

b)

The trees were dancing to the beat of the music.

101.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

He has a heart of stone.

a)

He is very mean.

b)

He is the "Rock"

102.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

I ate so much on Thanksgiving, I weigh more than a elephant.

a)

They ate too much at Thanksgiving.

b)

They have tusks growing out of their face.

103.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

John snore like a freight train.

a)

John snores very loudly.

b)

John sleeps at the train station.

104.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

The mother told her son a million times to wash the dishes.

a)

His mom told him a lot of times to wash the dishes.

b)

His mom literally told him a million times.

105.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

Sophie's tears were a river flowing down her cheeks.

a)

Sophie was crying.

b)

Sophie had fishes painted on her cheeks.

106.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

Tyler stood up, popping out of his seat like a toaster strudel.

a)

Tyler jumped out of his seat.

b)

Tyler had jelly on his face.

107.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

I was so tired that I slept like a log.

a)

I slept a lot.

b)

I slept outside.

108.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

Homework is a breeze.

a)

Homework was really easy.

b)

Homework flew out the window.

109.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

My backpack weighs a ton!

a)

The backpack was very heavy.

b)

The backpack was literally 2,000 pounds.

110.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

As we walked through the scorching desert, the sun beat down on us.

a)

The Sun was wearing them down.

b)

The Sun threw punches at the kids.

111.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

Love is a battlefield.

a)

Love can lead to heartbreak.

b)

Love only happens in war.

112.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

The wind is howling

a)

It is very windy.

b)

The wind is barking.

113.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

Her heart is gold.

a)

She is very nice.

b)

She is always wearing jewelry.

114.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

My plants are begging for water.

a)

The plants were dying and need water.

b)

The plants are talking to me.

115.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

Julia is a chicken and wasn't able to fall asleep without her blanket.

a)

Julia is scared.

b)

Julia has feathers.

116.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

Her hair was like a birds nest.

a)

Her hair was messy.

b)

She had birds in her hair.

117.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

The siblings fought like cats and dogs.

a)

The siblings fought often and ugly.

b)

The siblings barked and meowed at each other.

118.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

Her voice was music to my ears.

a)

She liked what she was hearing.

b)

Her earpod got stuck in her ear..

119.

What is the meaning of the figurative language phrase below?

The snow is a white blanket covering the grass.

a)

Thick snow covered the grass.

b)

She left her blanket in the snow.

120.

The evening melted away like a snowflake.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

121.

Time is a thief.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

122.

Homework is a breeze.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

123.

He is as busy as a bee.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

124.

Which is NOT an example of a simile?

a)

Her heart is like gold.

b)

He is as busy as a bee.

c)

Life is a rollercoaster.

d)

She is larger than life.

125.

Life is a roller coaster ride.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

126.

The siblings fought like cats and dogs.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

127.

"I am as hungry as a bear!"

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

128.

Like a small boat

On the ocean

Sending big waves

Into motion

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

129.

The boy was as brave as a lion in the jungle.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

130.

The new boss is as tall as a giraffe.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

131.

My brother is a pig.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

132.

The new neighbor is as curious as a cat.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

133.

He has a heart of stone.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

134.

He has a heart of stone.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

135.

I'm a rocket.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

136.

The street cars are like frosted cakes covered with snowflakes.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

137.

A comparison that does use like or as is a/an  ____________________.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

138.

The snow is a white blanket covering the grass.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

139.

James is a walking dictionary.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

140.

The ice in the arena was as smooth as glass.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

141.

The classroom was like a three ring circus.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

142.

He's a giant.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

143.

The Sunset looked like fire.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

144.

She’s as tiny as a mouse.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

145.

Her blonde hair shined like the sun.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

146.

The lightweight fighter lost so much weight, he looked as thin as a rail.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

147.

The ice in the arena was as smooth as glass.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

148.

The trophy glistened like gold in the sun during the awards ceremony.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

149.

The snow on the ski hill was powdered sugar.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

150.

Is this a proper noun or a common noun?

Kevin Durant

a)

proper noun

b)

common noun

151.

Which of these is a proper noun?

a)

school

b)

park

c)

Disneyland

d)

roller coaster

152.

Which of these is a common noun?

a)

Coca-cola

b)

soda

c)

Dr. Pepper

d)

Pepsi

153.

Is this a proper noun or a common noun?

middle school

a)

common noun

b)

proper noun

154.

Proper nouns name....

a)

...a specific person, place, or thing

b)

...a type of place

c)

...a random place

155.

Which of these is a proper noun?

a)

football team

b)

Arizona Cardinals

c)

football player

d)

coach

156.

Is this a proper noun or a common noun?

Phoenix

a)

proper noun

b)

common noun

157.

Which of these is a common noun?

a)

day

b)

Monday

c)

August

d)

month

158.

Is this a proper noun or a common noun?

phone

a)

proper noun

b)

common noun

159.

Is this a proper noun or a common noun?

McDonald's

a)

proper noun

b)

common noun

160.

...names a general type of person, place, or thing

a)

proper noun

b)

common noun

161.

...names a specific person, place, or thing

a)

proper noun

b)

common noun

162.

Is this a proper noun or a common noun?

gum

a)

common noun

b)

proper noun

163.

Is this a proper noun or a common noun?

Sour Patch Kids

a)

proper noun

b)

common noun

164.

Which of these is a proper noun?

a)

ball

b)

Phoenix

c)

mountain

d)

Clifford

165.

Is this a proper noun or a common noun?

ASU

a)

common noun

b)

proper noun

166.

Is this a proper noun or a common noun?

chips

a)

common noun

b)

proper noun

167.

Which of these is a common noun?

a)

United States

b)

Canada

c)

city

d)

country

168.

Is this a proper noun or a common noun?

Miss Magallanes

a)

proper noun

b)

common noun

169.

Which of these is a common noun?

a)

Taylor Swift

b)

shoes

c)

Nike

d)

Phoenix Suns

170.

Is the statement below a FACT or OPINION?

It is too hot to play outside today.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

171.

Is the statement below a FACT or OPINION?

The temperature right now is 84°.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

172.

Is the statement below a FACT or OPINION?

Andy is the best player on the soccer team.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

173.

Is the statement below a FACT or OPINION?

There are 142 million pet fish living in homes in the United States.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

174.

Is the statement below a FACT or OPINION?

The chips and drink cost $4.99.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

175.

Is the statement below a FACT or OPINION?

Our math assignment has 24 problems.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

176.

Is the statement below a FACT or OPINION?

Yesterday's social studies homework was complicated.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

177.

Is the statement below a FACT or OPINION?

The new Marvel movie is 2 hours long.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

178.

Is the statement below a FACT or OPINION?

Art class is more fun than gym class.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

179.

Is the statement below a FACT or OPINION?

The hot dogs served for school lunch are disgusting.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

180.

Is the statement below a FACT or OPINION?

Pianos have 88 keys.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

181.

Is the statement below a FACT or OPINION?

Learning to play piano is easy.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

182.

Is the statement below a FACT or OPINION?

Performing on stage in front of an audience is frightening.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

183.

Is the statement below a FACT or OPINION?

The capital of France is Paris.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

184.

Is the statement below a FACT or OPINION?

Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

185.

If Cinderella's fairy godmother had not arrived to help her get ready for the ball, she never would have married Prince Charming

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

186.

The lead character in "Cinderella" is a young girl living in miserable circumstances that ends after a night at the ball.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

187.

Zaroff eagerly anticipates his newest challenge, preying upon a fellow hunter, Rainsford. Through they have hunting in common, what sets the two characters apart is Rainsford's clear respect for human life.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

188.

Robert Frost, an American poet, had his work originally published in England before it was published in America.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

189.

Robert Frost is the poet who wrote "The Road Not Taken."

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

190.

The powerful connection between the speaker and Annabelle Lee in Edgar Allan Poe's haunting poem demonstrates that true love is entirely possible at a young age.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

191.

Edgar Allan Poe's Haunting poem, (and also the last major poem he wrote)"Annabel Lee," was published in 1849, shortly after Poe's mysterious death.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

192.

It is through this allusion to impermanence in Robert Frost's poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay," that the reader should also feel a sense of inspiration-one that forces them to enjoy the precious moments allotted to humankind while on earth.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

193.

Robert Frost's melancholy, yet inspiring poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay" expresses a somber, yet honest tone toward a universal concept.

a)

Claim

b)

Statement

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