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First Semester 6th Grade Mashup

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Descriptive words that appeal to the senses
a)
hyperbole
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
metaphor
d)
imagery
2.
Giving human qualities to non-living objects
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
3.
A comparison of two seemingly unlike things
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
4.
Words or phrases that are repeated in writings to give emphasis
a)
alliteration
b)
repetition
c)
assonance
d)
consonance
5.
A word that spells out a sound
a)
assonance
b)
hyperbole
c)
imagery
d)
onomatopoeia
6.
The repetition of two or more of the same beginning consonant sound close together
a)
simile
b)
imagery
c)
consonance
d)
alliteration
7.
The repetition of inner vowel (a-e-i-o-u) sounds in nearby words
a)
assonance
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
8.
"The air is like a butterfly"
a)
methaphor
b)
simile
c)
repetition
d)
onomatopoeia
9.
"The wind stood up and gave a shout"
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
imagery
d)
onomatopoeia
10.
Danny's room is a pig-sty.
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
hyperbole
d)
personification
11.
"There was a Young Lady whose nose, Was so long that it reached to her toes;"
a)
consonance
b)
hyperbole
c)
alliteration
d)
repetition
12.
The crazy car is colorful.
a)
simile
b)
alliteration
c)
personification
d)
repetition
13.
"Moses supposes his toeses are roses"
a)
repetition
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
alliteration
d)
assonance
14.

What was Sal's real name?

a)

Salamander Tree Hiddle

b)

Sugar Maple Tree

c)

Salamanca Tree Hiddle

d)

Seneca Maple Hiddle

15.

Who is it that Sal's father wants her to meet?

a)

Mrs. Finney

b)

Mrs. Winterbottom

c)

Mrs. Birken

d)

Mrs. Cadaver

16.

Who becomes Sal's friend right after she moves to Euclid?

a)

Mary Lou

b)

Ben

c)

Phoebe

d)

Prudence

17.

What does Gram call Phoebe?

a)

Willow

b)

Pebble

c)

Feefy

d)

Peeby

18.

Where is it that Gram, Gramps, and Sal are traveling to?

a)

Bybanks, Kentucky

b)

Chicago, Illinois

c)

Lewiston, Idaho

d)

Euclid, North Dakota

19.

What did Gram and Gramps do that got them arrested?

a)

They stole the back tires off a senator's car.

b)

Gramps was driving on the shoulder of the expressway.

c)

They accidentally purchased a stolen radio.

d)

Gramps ran over a police officer's foot.

20.

Who is this character?

a)

Carl Fredrickson

b)

Ken Fredrickson

c)

Tom Fredrickson

21.

Who is this character?

a)

Ellie Fredrickson

b)

Ronda Fredrickson

c)

Shayla Fredrickson

22.

The reasons and evidence that help to prove the claim

a)

examples

b)

quoted words

c)

evaluate

d)

support

23.

A specific reference, such as a fact, statistic, quotation, or opinion that is used to support a claim

a)

fact

b)

evidence

c)

support

d)

trace

24.

A statement that can be proven true

a)

fact

b)

claim

c)

opinion

d)

reason

25.

a record of someone's comments about a topic.

a)

quoted words

b)

extreme language

c)

anecdote

d)

example

26.

specific instances that explain a general factual statement

a)

numbers and stats

b)

quoted words

c)

anecdotes

d)

examples

27.

What is a topic?

a)

the writer's opinion about a text

b)

the general subject of a text

c)

a retelling of the most important ideas

28.

What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?

a)

What the text is MOSTLY about.

b)

A full paragraph SUMMARY of a text.

c)

The meaning of an unknown word/phrase.

29.

What is another word for SUPPORTING DETAILS used to identify the CENTRAL IDEA of a text?

a)

Text Evidence

b)

Type of Conflict

c)

Climax

d)

Context Clues

30.

The CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text needs to always be supported with...

a)

Supporting details

b)

The reader's opinion

c)

Reliable authors

d)

Concluding sentences

31.

What is Nonfiction?

a)

Writing about real life

b)

Writing about persuading others

c)

Writing about made up stories

d)

Writing that informs

32.

The use of vivid details that appeal to the five senses is called?

a)

organization

b)

imagery

c)

word choice

d)

point of view

33.

Which is NOT a purpose of authors?

a)

upset

b)

persuade

c)

entertain

d)

inform

34.

The exact words of a key person are called?

a)

anecdotes

b)

facts

c)

quotations

d)

paragraphs

35.

The series of events in a story is called

a)

Plot.

b)

Characterization.

c)

Figurative Language.

d)

Theme.

36.

Which part of a story's plot introduces the characters, setting, and central conflict?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

37.

Which part of a story's plot builds or complicates the central conflict?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

38.

Which part of a story's plot shows the point of greatest tension and/or marks a turning point?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

39.

Which part of a story's plot describes the effects of the climax?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

40.

Which part of a story's plot shows the final outcome?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

41.

In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following fits into the exposition?

a)

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The pigs lived in a small house with their mum. One day, their mum sent them off to build houses of their own.

b)

Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.

c)

The wolf huffed and he puffed, and he puffed and he huffed, but he could not blow down the brick house. As quick as a flash, he climbed up on to the roof and into the chimney.

d)

With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.

e)

The big bad wolf was never seen again, and the three little pigs lived happily ever after!

42.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
43.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
44.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the exposition of a story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
45.
What is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
46.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
47.
Man vs. computer, ATMs, iPods, tablets, PCs and other similar devices are examples of ________________________________. (Select the most specific response.)
a)
internal conflict
b)
man vs. technology
c)
man. vs. supernatural
man vs. supernatural
d)
conflict
48.
Man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, man vs. technology, and man vs. supernatural are all examples of ____________________________.
(Answer with the most specific response.)
a)
internal conflict
b)
conflict
c)
external conflict
49.

When we write an objective summary we only focus on ________ _________.

a)

Small Details

b)

Main Points

c)

Setting

d)

Conflict

50.

An objective summary is written in your own words.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

What strategy do you use when you write a fiction objective summary?

a)

ACE Method

b)

IDEAS

c)

STEAL Method

d)

SWBST Method

52.

Somebody refers to....

a)

Who is reading the story?

b)

The main character in the story.

c)

The author of the story.

d)

The illustrator of the story.

53.

Wanted of the SWBST refers to...

a)

The ending of the story.

b)

The conflict of the story.

c)

This is what the main character wants to do.

d)

The setting of the story.

54.

BUT in the SWBST refers to...

a)

The main character

b)

The conflict of the story.

c)

The ending

d)

This is how the conflict is resolved.

55.

SO in the SWBST method refers to...

a)

The ending

b)

The setting

c)

The main character

d)

This is how the conflict is resolved.

56.

THEN in the SWBST method refers to....

a)

The main character

b)

The ending of the story.

c)

The conflict

d)

This is what the main character wants in the story.

57.

What is the correct order of SWBST method?

a)

Wanted, But, So, Then, Somebody

b)

Somebody, Wanted, Then, But, So

c)

Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then

d)

Somebody, Wanted, Then, But, So,

58.

Which word is the conjunction?


Potatoes, onions, and garlic were placed on the hot coals.

a)

and

b)

on

c)

the

59.
Complete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.  
You may have soup, _______ you may prefer salad. 
a)
or
b)
nor
c)
and
d)
yet
60.
Complete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.  
Eric got an A on the spelling test, ______ he had studied hard. 
a)
or
b)
for
c)
yet
d)
but
61.
(Because, Before) we get started, let's introduce ourselves. 
a)
Because
b)
Before
62.
The Clerk made the new keys (while, if) we waited. 
a)
while
b)
if
63.
(Unless, Although) my cats are lazy, they are affectionate.
a)
Unless
b)
Although
64.

The author gives clues about the character through their speech, dress, actions, thoughts, and what other characters say about them.

a)

direct characterization

b)

indirect characterization

c)

flat character

d)

round character

65.

This is an example of

a)

Table

b)

Graph

c)

Illustration

d)

Caption

66.

The _____ identifies what the topic of an article or book will be about.

a)

Subheading

b)

Glossary

c)

Title

d)

Photograph

67.

A ______ shows what something looks like in real life.

a)

Subheading

b)

Diagram

c)

Illustration

d)

Photograph

68.

Bold and Italicized words are important because

a)

They show us what words are important to the text

b)

They create visual appeal within an article or story

c)

They are the topics found in the table of contents

d)

They tell us what the photographs and illustrations are about

69.

An author would use this diagram to

a)

Compare and contrast adult brain with a child's brain

b)

Identify the parts and areas within a human brain

c)

Explain how the Occipital lobe is the biggest part of the brain

d)

Show the reader where the brain is located within the human body

70.

If the reader wants to look up information on a specific topic, like Hammerhead Sharks, they would look in the...

a)

Glossary

b)

Index

c)

Table of Contents

d)

Headings

71.

The ______ tells the reader the names of each chapter and what page the chapter begins.

a)

Illustration

b)

Glossary

c)

Index

d)

Table of Contents

72.

A _____ tells the reader specific information in relation to a photograph or illustration within a text

a)

Bold & Italicized words

b)

Sub heading

c)

Caption

d)

Glossary

73.

The _____ divides a text into sections and explains what each section will be about.

a)

Title

b)

Heading

c)

Subheading

d)

Photograph

74.

The ____ tells the definitions of specific words related to the text.

a)

Index

b)

Table of Contents

c)

Bold & Italicized words

d)

Glossary

75.
Identify the Tense of the verb in each sentence of this quiz:
Marina looked everywhere for his camera.
a)
past 
b)
present perfect
c)
future
d)
past progressive
76.
Identify the Tense of the verb in each sentence of this quiz:
Deep will arrive any moment.
a)
future
b)
past
c)
future perfect
d)
present perfect
77.
Identify the Tense of the verb in each sentence of this quiz:
Brooke has called several times.
a)
present perfect
b)
past perfect
c)
present progressive
d)
past
78.
Identify the Tense of the verb in each sentence of this quiz:
Jacob will have been at this school for three months as of tomorrow.
a)
future perfect
b)
future progressive
c)
present perfect
d)
past
79.
Identify the Tense of the verb in each sentence of this quiz:
Jiya subscribes to three podcasts.
a)
present
b)
present perfect
c)
past
d)
past progressive
80.

Decide whether or not the verb tense is used correctly.


As Richard ties his shoes, the telephone rang.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

81.

Is the sentence written correctly?

Michael makes cookies for his daughter's class and gave them to the kids.

a)

Yes

b)

No

82.

Tomorrow I will start football practice, and my sister was starting soccer practice.

a)

correct

b)

will start

c)

started

83.

I already went to the store, but I am going there again.

a)

correct

b)

went

84.

My cat rolls over and then purred very softly.

a)

correct

b)

rolled

c)

rolling

85.

omnipotent

a)

without hope

b)

being serious

c)

having unlimited power or authority

86.

cadaver

a)

an insane person

b)

a dead body; corpse

c)

having a mean disposition

87.

ornery

a)

your teacher

b)

having a mean disposition

c)

covered in a large amount

88.

lunatic

a)

full of stubborn notions

b)

huge, gigantic

c)

crazy, insane, foolish

89.

chickabiddy

a)

grandchild; nickname for Sal

b)

a little bird

c)

a person who hopes for the best

90.
Put __________________ around a speaker's exact words.
a)
commas
b)
speaker tags
c)
quotation marks
d)
An indent
91.

Is this sentence written correctly?


While in class today, Michelle said, "when will will go outside?"

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

92.
Choose the sentence that uses quotation marks correctly.
a)
Polly shouted, "I want a cracker!"
b)
Polly shouted! "I want a cracker."
c)
Polly shouted, "I want a cracker"!
d)
"Polly shouted," I want a cracker!
93.
Choose the sentence which uses quotation marks correctly.
a)
"That's just great," Ms. Anderson cried out, "I can't find my keys!"
b)
"That's just great", Ms. Anderson cried out "I can't find my keys"
c)
"That's just great Ms. Anderson cried out, I can't find my keys"
d)
"That's just great?"  Ms. Anderson cried out, I can't find my keys!"
94.
Which is correct?
a)
According to the article on the Times for Kids website, "Crowds can lead to stampedes."
b)
"According to the article on the Times for Kids website, "Crowds can lead to stampedes."
c)
According to the article on the times for kids website, "Crowds can lead to stampedes."
d)
"According to the article on the Times for Kids website, "Crowds can lead to stampedes.
95.

This transition can be used to COMPARE two things (say how they are the same)

a)

Finally

b)

Furthermore

c)

Likewise

d)

Without a doubt

96.

This transition can be used to COMPARE two things (say how they are the same)

a)

Similarly

b)

Truly

c)

Next

d)

To clarify

97.

This transition can be used to summarize or wrap everything up

a)

Ultimately

b)

Moreover

c)

To begin with

d)

Nevertheless

98.

This transition can be used to add another fact

a)

Truly

b)

In conclusion

c)

Finally

d)

In addition

99.

This transition can be used to add another fact

a)

Furthermore

b)

Undeniably

c)

For example

d)

Stated differently

100.

This transition can be used at the beginning of the explain / expand sentence

a)

Additionally

b)

In conclusion

c)

Next

d)

For instance

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