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6TH Test Practice #1

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 15hrs 0mins

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Class
Date
1.

Read the passage.

We selected for our victim the only child of a prominent citizen named Ebenezer Dorset. The father was respectable and tight, a mortgage fancier and a stern, upright collection-plate passer and forecloser. The kid was a boy of ten, with freckles.

In the passage, what does the word prominent mean?

a)

mean-spirited

b)

well-known

c)

unnoticeable

d)

wealthy

2.

Read the sentence.

Fran asked for a duplicate of the original letter.

Choose the best synonym for the underlined word.

a)

copy

b)

summary

c)

answer

d)

review

3.

Yes, Utzel hated everybody and everything, but he adored his daughter. He daydreamed that a rich young man would fall in love with her, marry her, and provide for his wife and his father-inlaw. But not a young man in the village showed the slightest interest in poverty.

In the passage, what does the compound word daydream mean?

a)

terrible thoughts

b)

sleeping pictures

c)

pleasant thoughts

d)

daily pictures

4.

Read the sentence.

I gave him the dog whistle and the key to the cabin and left sufficient food.

Which word means the same as sufficient?

a)

unfamiliar

b)

enough

c)

no

d)

delicious

5.

Read the definitions of the prefixes.

anti-against

con-with

pre-before

Given these prefixes, which word would mean unfriendly or not wanting to be around others?

a)

antisocial

b)

predict

c)

context

d)

antidote

6.

What word rhymes with bear?

a)

bean

b)

dear

c)

tier

d)

there

7.

Which word ends with the same sound as tough?

a)

fought

b)

though

c)

cuff

d)

truth

8.
Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads. 
9.
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
a)
Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
b)
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
c)
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
d)
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
10.
Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?
a)
The TV is broken.
b)
The bathtub is overflowing.
c)
There is no soap in the bathroom.
d)
The stove was left turned on.
11.
Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge. 
a)
clues
b)
characters
c)
setting
d)
theme
12.
When's the best time to stop and reread a piece of text?
a)
When you come across something you don't understand
b)
When you are halfway through the text
c)
After you've already read it several times
d)
When you are finished with the entire text
13.
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.
14.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.  Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat.  He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning.  On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed.  He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.  
What type of work does Paul do?
a)
A lawyer
b)
a construction worker
c)
a doctor
d)
a garbage man
15.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.  Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat.  He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning.  On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed.  He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.  
What type of relationship do Paul and Alice have?
a)
They are brother and sister
b)
They are neighbors
c)
They are colleagues
d)
They are husband and wife
16.
Which questions about the story will the setting answer?
a)
What is the author's attitude toward the characters?
b)
Where and when does the story take place?
c)
Who are the people the story is about?
Why and why did the author write the story?
17.
What is the setting of the passage below?
One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of the morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion. 
a)
winter in a train station of a busy city
b)
a hospital in the future
c)
a summer morning in a castle
d)
a grocery store in the 1980's
18.

What is the point of view based off the passage below?


I couldn’t help but think something was going on. Beth was acting strange, making weird excuses why I needed to be out of the house. She had me run to the store for scissors. I knew we had scissors. When I returned to the house and walked through the door I had the biggest surprise of my life! All of my friends and family were in my house yelling “Surprise!” and “Happy birthday!”

a)

The passage is written in third person limited.

b)

The passage is written in second person point of view.

c)

The passage is written in third person objective.

d)

The passage is written in first person point of view.

19.
A type of narrative perspective in which the  author uses pronouns like ''your" and "you" to address the reader
a)
Second Person
b)
Third Person Limited
c)
First Person
d)
Third Person Omniscient
20.

We laughed so hard that milk came out of our noses.

From which point of view is the sentence written?

a)

third person omniscient

b)

third person limited

c)

first person

21.

A story that is act out; it contains a script, stage directions, and dialogue

a)

Play

b)

Humor

c)

Fantasy

d)

Mystery

22.
The problem or issue the main character is having is the main ...
a)
plot
b)
conflict
c)
setting
d)
theme
23.

This certainly happened a lot faster than I thought it was going to. It seems like just yesterday that Cheryl and I met at the Frisbee tournament. It wasn’t yesterday, of course, but six months is pretty quick to go from “hello” to “I do,” right? I wonder if anyone has ever answered “maybe” instead of “I do” or asked for a little more time…probably not.


Who is the narrator?

a)

organist

b)

mother of the bride

c)

bride

d)

groom

e)

officiant

24.

Ricky kept daring me to touch the skeleton. I tried to ignore him, but I finally figured that it was the only way to get him to be quiet. Plus, what was the harm? All of the bones were bolted to a big metal frame. It was no big deal. I finally told Ricky “FINE!” I quietly moved to the back of the group. Just as I reached out, someone grabbed my hand.


Who is the narrator?

a)

parent chaperone

b)

museum guide

c)

student

d)

teacher

e)

museum visitor

25.

I was the nearest unit, so I proceeded to the scene. I found two identical females near an SUV. They were screaming at each other. Their vehicle had minimal damage to the front right quarter. An ice cream truck was in the middle of the intersection. It had minimal damage to the right rear bumper, but it appeared that a cooler had toppled out, spilling dozens of popsicles. Children were gathering them up and running off.


Who is the narrator?

a)

driver of the SUV

b)

driver of the ice cream truck

c)

witness

d)

passenger in the SUV

e)

police officer

26.

Setting is defined as the _______and _______ of the story.

a)

tone and place

b)

tone and plot

c)

time and place

d)

time and plot

27.

Why is the setting important in a story?

a)

Because my teacher said it was important

b)

It tells us the ending.

c)

It helps us visualize what the land and characters look like in a story.

28.

In the passage below, what can you infer about Randolph using clues from the setting?

One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of the morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.

a)

Randolph is a mean person.

b)

Randolph has an older sister.

c)

Randolph is a prince or king.

d)

The setting doesn't give me any clues about Randolph.

29.

Which description of a setting would best create a mood of loneliness for a story?

a)

"The sun was bright, and the breeze was warm in the park. In the distance, there was the pleasant noise of children laughing."

b)

"At the amusement park, the ticket counter hadn't opened yet. It was still too early. But the warm smell of hot dogs and pretzels was already filling the air with the promise of fun."

c)

"The restaurant was packed. The waitress balanced three dishes on her arm and moved carefully around the large, round tables. Everyone's plates were full."

d)

"The sky was gray that cool November afternoon in the empty playground. The swings were rusted. The wood was rotted. There was silence except for the wind blowing through the dead leaves."

30.

to tell what will happen next

a)

predict

b)

clarify

c)

compare

d)

infer

31.
Break something down into its parts and closely inspect each of the elements 
a)
Analyze 
b)
Justify 
c)
Locate
d)
Infer
32.
Read between the lines; make an educated guess based on your prior knowledge and evidence
a)
Infer
b)
Analyze 
c)
Explain 
d)
Contrast 
33.
Make something clear by describing it in detail with facts and information 
a)
Explain 
b)
Trace
c)
Predict 
d)
Formulate 
34.
Identify and explain the differences between two or more ideas 
a)
Compare 
b)
Contrast 
c)
Predict
d)
Analyze 
35.
Identify and explain similarities between two or more items and ideas 
a)
Contrast 
b)
Compare
c)
Describe
d)
Justify 
36.
To show the order of events or explain the development of something
a)
Trace 
b)
Justify 
c)
Predict 
d)
Formulate 
37.
Make a guess about what will happen 
a)
Predict 
b)
Demonstrate
c)
Describe
d)
Classify 
38.
Create or build a response, solution, or strategy 
a)
Formulate 
b)
Illustrate
c)
Transform
d)
Describe 
39.
Provide evidence to support or oppose an idea or statement; convince the audience 
a)
Persuade 
b)
Justify
c)
Develop 
d)
Evaluate 
40.
Draw conclusions or read between the lines to determine the meaning of something 
a)
Interpret 
b)
Justify 
c)
Support
d)
Persuade 
41.
Retell the main idea or the essential details of what you read 
a)
Summarize
b)
Persuade
c)
Formulate
d)
Demonstrate 
42.
Back up your claims, ideas, or information with evidence 
a)
Support 
b)
Illustrate
c)
Describe
d)
Transform 
43.
Arrange or put things in order according to the shared qualities they possess 
a)
Classify 
b)
Contrast
c)
Trace
d)
Describe 
44.
Report and give details on what you observe or experience with your senses 
a)
Describe 
b)
Predict
c)
Justify
d)
Demonstrate 
45.
Offer evidence for support - this could be in the form of examples, details, or data 
a)
Justify 
b)
Transform
c)
Persuade
d)
Formulate 
46.
Explain something by providing examples, charts, or pictures
a)
Illustrate
b)
Summarize
c)
Interpret
d)
Demonstrate 
47.
Provide a judgement on the value, importance, or effectiveness of something 
a)
Evaluate 
b)
Transform
c)
Predict 
d)
Classify 
48.
Explain, show, or prove your ideas with examples, images, or models 
a)
Demonstrate
b)
Develop
c)
Transform
d)
Persuade 
49.
Change the form, function, or nature of something
a)
Transform
b)
Support
c)
Summarize
d)
Classify 
50.
Improve the quality of something by extending or elaborting to give it more depth 
a)
Develop
b)
Support
c)
Interpret
d)
Transform
51.
~ “Bend It” ~ Izaac always wanted to be on the “Benders” soccer team. When Izaac was very little, he would watch his older brother Zach play on the team and over time become a local hero. The Benders were undefeated and had won countless championships. Zach was on track for a scholarship to the state university. Izaac was always envious of Zach and wanted to be just like his brother. Izaac’s father was the coach of the team and he begged his dad to let him on the team, even though he was a year younger than the rest of the boys. His father agreed but told Izaac that he would have to work twice as hard to keep up with the older boys. His dad also told him that he would be even harder on Izaac so the other boys on the team wouldn’t think he was playing favorites. Soccer practice was tough! Every day, the team practiced long and hard. Weeks of practice were endured and many times Izaac felt like quitting. He was sore and tired and often wondered why he had wanted this so badly. Often, he knelt down on the soccer field feeling like he was going to throw up. Of course, the other boys didn’t feel too badly for him, since they had been through the same thing. The Benders trained hard for the state championship and they knew they would face some “nasty” competition. The big day of the championship arrived, and Izaac watched with nervous excitement as his team won the first game of the competition. The second game, Izaac got to play for a few minutes and even made an epic block, but was benched for most of the time because he just wasn’t as good as the other boys ~ yet. Izaac didn’t get to play much but felt really proud to be part of the team. The Benders went on to win the championship and Zach was the hero again. For the first time though, Izaac didn’t feel jealous of Zach. He wondered why… 1 2
a)
Don't judge people before you get to know them
b)
Hard work is it's own reward.
c)
Be kind, always.
d)
Money is important
52.
Layla and her family lived in a large house in a neighborhood full of kids. She made friends easily and Layla would often have friends over to play in her backyard. They’d play “Kick-the-Can” and “Hide and Seek” and run and laugh until dark. Next door lived a grouchy old man named Harry Smith. He would often grumble about Layla’s dog barking or if anyone stepped on his lawn. The kids in the neighborhood referred to Layla’s neighbor as “Scary Harry”. He would often shake his fist and yell at the children through the window to stop making so much noise. One day Layla was feeling guilty for all the names that she and the neighborhood kids called the old man next door. She told her mom about the way she was feeling. Her mom asked her what she was going to do about it? Her mom told her that she would support her in her decision. Layla knew that meant that her mom wanted her to start solving her own problems. After some thought, Layla decided to bake some of her homemade oatmeal and raisin cookies and bring them over to Mr. Smith. Nervously, she rang the doorbell and waited on Mr. Smith’s front steps. When Mr. Smith finally arrived at the door, he couldn’t help but smile at Layla as she handed him the platter of cookies. They became friends of an unlikely sort. “Scary Mr. Harry” was actually a war veteran full of fascinating stories and a great listener. Layla would share her own “war stories” of growing up, and Mr. Smith would give a comforting smile and tell her it would all be o.k. 
a)
Always be kind.
b)
Money makes you happy.
c)
You shouldn't judge people before you know them.
d)
Tell the truth.
53.
The big day had arrived of the “Pride Assembly” at school. Three times a year, students were recognized by their teachers for academic success and behavior. The winners would receive a fancy certificate, recognition from the principal, a t-shirt, and their pictures were taken and hung up on the “Wall of Fame”. After the ceremony, cake and punch were served to the winners. Parents of the winners were notified to come to see the ceremony and the whole school watched as the few selected students received their awards. It was a big honor for the students who received the award. The recipients remained a secret until they announced the “Pride Award” winners at the assembly. The kids were called to the auditorium and the audience was abuzz of kids whispering to each other about who they thought would receive the awards. They kept turning to look at the back where the parents sat to see if they could get a glimpse of whose parents or family were there. Often, it was fairly obvious to the students who was going to receive the awards. It was time for the teachers to announce the winners of the awards and hand out the certificates. Several names were called and the children clapped as their classmates received their awards. Some students in the audience gave the winners a “thumbs-up”, while others pouted because they thought that they should have won. Just as the ceremony was coming to a close, Ms. Valdez, the principal, announced that she had one more special “Character Award” to give. She began by saying that the boy winning this award was a student who she saw in the grocery store one day. Ms. Valdez said that this student did not know that she was there as she was behind him in the checkout aisle. She watched as this boy was polite and courteous to the clerk and even returned a fifty dollar bill to a gentleman who had dropped it. ~ As Ms. Valdez announced the name of this student, she ended by saying that what had impressed her the most about this boy was that this behavior was displayed even “when no one was looking” ..... (so he thought).
a)
It's nice to be a good person.
b)
The strength of your character is measured in many ways. 
c)
The best students should get awards.
d)
People who don't get awards are losers. 
54.
 It is estimated that over twenty million pounds of candy corn are sold in the US each year.  Brach's, the top manufacturer, sells enough candy corn to circle the earth 4.25 times if each piece were laid end to end.  That's a lot of candy corn, but that's nothing compared to Tootsie Roll production.  Over 64 million Tootsie Rolls are produced every day!  But even Tootsie Rolls have got nothing on the candy industry's staple product, chocolate.  Confectioners manufacture over twenty billion pounds of chocolate in the United States each year.  Now that's a mouthful! 
a)
 This central idea is about chocolate. 
b)
 The central idea is how Tootsie Rolls are better than candy corn. 
c)
 The central idea is about how to circle the earth 4.25 times. 
d)
 The central idea is about how many popular candies are produced each year.
55.
Where is the Grand Canyon? Most people think it is in Arizona. However, many other states have their own grand canyons, too. The Waimea Canyon is known as the Grand Canyon of Hawaii. People in North Dakota think of the Painted Canyon in that state as their grand canyon. And Californians use the nickname for a canyon on the floor of the Pacific Ocean. This underwater grand canyon is officially called the Monterey Bay Canyon. 
a)
The central idea is about how cool canyons are. 
b)
The central is about how other states have their own grand canyons. 
c)
The central idea is about Californians. 
d)
The central idea is about the Pacific Ocean's grand canyon. 
56.
A jingle dress is for special occasions among the Ojibwa people. Often, Ojibwa women and girls wear a jingle dress at powwows. These are social gatherings where people do traditional dances have fun. A jingle dress has small metal cones hanging from it like a fringe. The dress makes a jingling sound when a girl dances. According to a story, a jingle dress helped cure a young girl. That is why the Ojibwa believe that the jingle dress is a healing garment. 
a)
The central idea is about curing people. 
b)
The central idea is about how jingle dresses are used for special Ojibwa events. 
c)
The central idea is about the jingling sounds that Ojibwa dresses make. 
57.
 In his sophomore year of high school, Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team at Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina.  But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordan was too short to play at that level, so Jordan was cut from the team.  Jordan didn't let this obstacle defeat him.  In fact, it pushed him to work even harder.  He trained vigorously and grew another four inches the following summer.  When he finally made the varsity squad, Jordan averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history. 
a)
What is the theme of the story? Growing four inches helps you become a better basketball player. 
b)
What is the theme of the story? Coaches can be unfair to short basketball players.
c)
What is the theme of the story? Never give up. Persistance pays off.
58.
Tammy and Sammy were both students in Mr. Morton's reading class.  Mr. Morton wasn't too strict about deadlines, and Sammy took advantage of that.  He did all of his homework in his other classes but never bothered to complete Mr. Morton's reading assignments, figuring that he could complete them later.  Tammy, on the other hand, completed each assignment Mr. Morton assigned the night that he assigned it.  She had to stay up a little later, but she didn't want to get a penalty for turning in her reading work late.  Tammy knew reading was a core subject and that she had to keep "C" average for the entire year or she would have to go to summer school.  When the end of the quarter came, Tammy and Sammy had both planned on going to the Enchanted Castle amusement park, but Mr. Morton called Sammy's mother, and she grounded Sammy until he turned in all of his work.  That weekend was horrible for Sammy.  He stayed up until 2:00 AM each night and still couldn't complete all of the assignments.  The whole while, Tammy had a great time eating pizza at Enchanted Castle, watching movies late at night, and enjoying her weekend free of stress and pressure.  At the end of the quarter, Sammy was lucky to squeak by with a "C" minus in reading while Tammy earned an "A."  Sammy still hasn't learned his lesson and probably won't complete this activity either.
a)
What is the theme of the story? Deadlines are for losers. 
b)
What is the theme of the story? Mr. Morton liked Tammy better than Sammy. 
c)
What is the theme of the story? Reading class is hard. 
d)
What is the theme of the story? It is better to do things right the first time.
59.
As young Americans mature into adults, they are tempted by the allure of easy credit.  Credit card companies attempt to ensnare young people by giving away “free” headphones or sports towels in return for completing credit applications. Many of these young people go on to accumulate debt through undisciplined spending.  They pay much more than the original loan because they are charged a high rate of interest and it takes them years to repay their debts.  It is best to avoid this debt prison altogether.   
a)
The central idea is about how certain young people should always get free sports towels. 
b)
The central idea is about how certain young people should stay away from headphones. 
c)
The central idea is about how certain young people can become burdened with debt.
60.
I knew it was the wrong decision when I saw the butterfly flutter from my palm and fly out of sight. The wings were mostly a brilliant orange with black veins running throughout. The outer edge of the wings had a thick, black border. Decorating the border of its wings were pearly white spots ranging in size. At the upper corner of the top set of wings were teardrop shaped, reddish-orange spots. I still remember to this day all this detail. With it gone, I had to focus again on my brother and his friends as they played their baseball game at our local park. Actually, that’s not true at all. I wasn’t really focused on their game, but my anxiety about being next up to bat. I didn’t play sports ~ I still don’t ~ but my older brother brought me along. In his words, “C’mon Billy, I just think you need to move your body a little more.” There was no cruelty in his words, but they stung nonetheless. I knew that he meant I was too “soft in the middle” and needed to slim down a little and look more like he did. ~ There I was standing on the sidelines of our local park’s baseball diamond. I guess I was standing there out of self blame for being a quiet, shy boy who watched life from his bedroom window and drew pictures of nature and wrote adventure stories of talking trees and animals. I was standing there because I told my brother I would play, but when that butterfly flew away, I knew I made the wrong decision. ~ You see, I went on to make a fool of myself that day. I know the age old advice…If at first you don’t succeed; try, try again. I realized that I didn’t want to succeed in baseball, nor any sport for that matter. That day, I really just wanted to watch that butterfly and maybe think of an adventure to write about
a)
Always be yourself.
b)
Being shy is okay.
c)
You should change for others. 
d)
You should never play with the shy kids.

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