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6th Grade ELA Review (Lang. Usage,Conventions,Sent. Structure)

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 4hrs 0mins

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1.

Imagine you're at a pizza party with J.J., Nataly, and Aiden in Chicago. Which sentence about J.J.'s best friend, who absolutely loves deep dish pizza, is correctly punctuated?

a)

My best friend, who lives in Chicago loves deep dish pizza.

b)

My best friend who lives in Chicago, loves deep dish pizza.

c)

My best friend, who lives in Chicago, loves deep dish pizza.

d)

My best friend who lives in Chicago loves, deep dish pizza.

2.

Imagine Christian and Mia in their science lab, eagerly watching over their experiment. The scientist observed the reaction of the chemicals with great _______.

a)

anxiety

b)

curiosity

c)

speed

d)

anger

3.

Imagine Mickey, Minnie, and Donald are planning a surprise party for their friends visiting from Duckburg. Which invitation sentence uses correct capitalization?

a)

My Friends are excited to visit from Duckburg.

b)

My friends are excited to visit from Duckburg.

c)

My friends and Friends are excited to visit from duckburg.

d)

My Friends and friends are excited to visit from Duckburg.

4.

Imagine you're in a local library with MIA, BEAU, and SOPHIE. Each of these curious students _______ a fascinating book from the library shelves.

a)

have borrowed

b)

has borrowed

c)

are borrowing

d)

were borrowing

5.

Imagine Aaron, Keilani, and Kylie are organizing a picnic in the park! Which sentence correctly uses commas in a series when listing what they need to pack?

a)

We need to pack sandwiches, juice and cookies.

b)

We need to pack sandwiches juice, and cookies.

c)

We need to pack sandwiches, juice, and cookies.

d)

We need, to pack sandwiches, juice and cookies.

6.

During a group project, Lyrics, Praise, and Hunter are designing a poster. They've hit a snag with their sentence construction.

Can you help them choose the sentence that correctly follows the subject-verb agreement?

a)

The collection of photos are on the table.

b)

The collection of photos is on the table.

c)

The collection of photos were on the table.

d)

The collection of photos have been on the table.

7.

Hunter is on an adventure to find a magical window that's the opposite of 'opaque' to win the science fair. Can you help him choose the correct spell that makes things 'transparent'?

Hint: Choose the word below that's the opposite (antonym) of 'opaque'.........

a)

Opaque

b)

Clear

c)

Colored

d)

Solid

8.

Let's dive into the world of sentences with Rayne and Aiden! Can you help them identify which sentence is a complex one?

a)

She laughed loudly.

b)

Although Henry was tired, he finished his homework.

c)

He ran fast and won the race.

d)

She laughed and danced.

9.

Hey there! XAVIAN, AUBRIELLA, and ANGEL are planning a picnic and they need your help. Can you spot the correct way to use an apostrophe in their invitation note?

a)

Its a beautiful day.

b)

It's a beautiful day.

c)

Its' a beautiful day.

d)

It's a beautiful day's.

10.

Kolton and OLIVIA are preparing for their final exams tomorrow. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon to describe their situation:

a)

Kolton has a final exam tomorrow; he can't go out tonight.

b)

Kolton has a final exam tomorrow, he can't go out tonight.

c)

Kolton has a final exam tomorrow: he can't go out tonight.

d)

Kolton has a final exam tomorrow he can't go out tonight.

11.

Imagine you're watching a suspenseful movie scene where a detective is on a thrilling chase. Now, which of the following sentences describes the scene in passive voice, making it sound even more dramatic?

a)

ASA chased the suspect through the alley.

b)

The suspect was chased by ASA through the alley.

c)

ASA is chasing the suspect through the alley.

d)

The suspect chases ASA through the alley.

12.

Oh no! Rayne and Myra's dogs, Sparky and Rover, have been up to mischief again! Can you help Samuel figure out which sentence correctly describes the chaos using plural possessive?

a)

The two dogs' toys were scattered all over the floor.

b)

The two dog's toys were scattered all over the floor.

c)

The two dogs toys were scattered all over the floor.

d)

The two dog's toy's were scattered all over the floor.

13.

Imagine Bugs Bunny is having a mini dance party in his burrow. He _______ to the music loudly, totally lost in the beat. What's the correct word to fill in the blank?

a)

listen

b)

listens

c)

listened

d)

listening

14.

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

a)

Didn't she say our homework was due Friday?  asked Jaxson.

b)

"Didn't she say our homework was due Friday?" asked Jaxson.

c)

"Didn't she say our homework was due Friday? asked Jaxson.

d)

"didn't she say our homework was due Friday?" asked Jaxson.

15.

How would you fix the following sentence?


Whenever we watch cartoons I always have to have popcorn.

a)

add a semicolon after cartoons

b)

add a comma after cartoons

c)

delete the second "have" before popcorn

d)

No change needed

16.

What change if any needs to be made to the following sentence?


Kody's dog Buster, a playful golden retriever, loves to try get into the cake when I'm not looking.

a)

Add a comma after Buster

b)

Lowercase the word retriever

c)

Add a comma after cake

d)

No change needed

17.

When do you need to use commas with an appositive? For instance, in the sentence 'My friend NOAH, an excellent guitarist, will perform tonight.'

a)

always

b)

when the appositive describes a noun

c)

when the appositive is essential to the sentence

d)

when the appositive isn't really necessary and could be removed from the sentence

18.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Christian, Addie, and Lyrik played soccer and basketball at the park.

b)

Christian and, Addie, played soccer and, basketball at the park.

c)

Christian and Addie played soccer and basketball at the park.

d)

Christian, and, Addie, and, Lyrik, played, soccer and, basketball at, the park.

19.

Which sentence about SpongeBob's favorite Krabby Patty ingredients is written correctly?

a)

SpongeBob likes jellyfish jelly, kelp shake and sea salt.

b)

SpongeBob likes jellyfish jelly, kelp shake and, sea salt.

c)

SpongeBob likes jellyfish jelly, kelp shake, and sea salt.

20.

All of the following cartoon characters' names require an uppercase letter EXCEPT for______

a)

Mickey Mouse

b)

SpongeBob SquarePants

c)

duck

d)

Bugs Bunny

21.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Mia found a lost puppy.

b)

Mia found a lost puppy.

c)

Mia Found a lost puppy.

22.

After the final exams, how has BEAU correctly spelled the past tense of 'study' in his English essay?

a)

studyed

b)

studyied

c)

studied

23.

My favorite thing to do on Saturday mornings is _______________ the cartoons my brother and I watch.

a)

a. wach

b)

b. wotch

c)

c. watch

d)

d. wacth

24.

In the library, Kody and Taylin are watching videos on how to improve their research skills. These videos are all about reading skills we need to _______________

a)

a. practice

b)

b. pracktice

c)

c. practise

d)

d. practic

25.

Jonathan is studying for his science quiz and needs to remember which Greek root means 'water'. Can you help him?

a)

hydro

b)

geo

c)

bio

d)

chrono

26.

During a school project on ancient languages, Kolton found a word with the root 'spect'. What does this root mean?

a)

to write

b)

to see

c)

to run

d)

to make

27.

In a science project, SOFIA is studying the concept of 'bio-mimicry'. The Greek root 'bio' in 'bio-mimicry' refers to what?

a)

Life

b)

Earth

c)

Water

d)

Light

28.

During a science fair, NAOMI presented a project on how different materials react to changes in temperature. What does the Greek root 'therm' refer to in the context of her project?

a)

Water

b)

Life

c)

Heat

d)

Earth

29.

In a recent history project, HALLE and Jaxson discovered that the Latin root 'scrib' or 'script' refers to what action?

a)

To run

b)

To see

c)

To write

d)

To make

30.

During a school science fair, AVA presents a project on celestial bodies and their movements. Her project is based on a field of study derived from the Greek root that means 'star'. Which field of study is her project about?

a)

Geology

b)

Astronomy

c)

Hydrology

d)

Biology

31.

The Office is Jhaden's favorite show, but he also loves Atypical.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

32.

While waiting for the food to finish, Angie washed the dishes.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

33.

Nataly returned the laptop after she noticed it was damaged.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

34.

What is the dependent clause in the following sentence?    
Because he was talking to a girl, Dylan was late for practice.  

a)

he was talking to a girl 

b)

Because he was talking to a girl 

c)

Dylan was late for practice 

d)

for practice

35.

Samuel's cat will run away if the window is left open.  

a)

Dependent Clause 

b)

Independent Clause 

c)

Phrase

36.

Before DARA turns in her science project report

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

c)

both a dependent and an independent clause

37.

During the holiday season, Beau and Yamir like to put up decorations

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

c)

both a dependent and an independent clause

38.

Select the DEPENDENT clause:

Before TEAGAN's lemonade stand profits increased during the summer, most of their spending was on video games.

a)

Before TEAGAN's lemonade stand profits increased during the summer

b)

most of their spending was on video games

39.

Select the INDEPENDENT clause:

The cafe is closed until tomorrow morning because a pipe burst and flooded the kitchen.

a)

The cafe is closed until tomorrow morning

b)

because a pipe burst and flooded the kitchen

c)

until tomorrow morning

40.

Select the DEPENDENT clause:

Aiden and Miley should go for a run early tomorrow morning unless the weather is too cold again.

a)

Aiden and Miley should go for a run early tomorrow morning

b)

unless the weather is too cold again

c)

is too cold again

41.

Which is a simple sentence? (ONE independent clause)

a)

In July, Sophie will travel to Paris alone.

b)

Noah will join the basketball team if he practices enough.

c)

The cat on the fence.

42.

Which is a COMPOUND sentence? (TWO independent clauses with a FANBOY)

a)

Aiden loves to play soccer, so he practices every day after school.

b)

When AUBRIELLA goes to the library, she spends hours reading about ancient civilizations.

43.

Which is a COMPOUND sentence?

a)

First, Angie planted the geraniums in a clay pot, and then she placed it on a sunny windowsill in her kitchen.

b)

During last night's game, Rayne easily spiked the volleyball over the net.

44.

Which is a COMPLEX sentence? (1 dependent and 1 independent clause)

a)

The notebook and the pencil are on the desk next to the lamp.

b)

Unless Battin checks the weather app, he'll probably need an umbrella for the game.

45.

Which is a COMPLEX sentence? (1 dependent and 1 independent clause)

a)

Iris's hands remained firmly clutched to the arms of her seat because the movie was so suspenseful.

b)

Because of Covid, many people wash their hands often.

46.

What is the rhyme scheme: (each line is numbered 1,2,3,etc, in case you can't tell which word is the last one on the line)

1. Ring out the old, ring in the new,

2. Ring, happy bells, across the snow:

3. The year is going, let him go;

4. Ring out the false, ring in the true.

a)

A

B

B

A

b)

A

B

A

B

c)

B

A

A

B

47.

What is the rhyme scheme: (each line is numbered 1,2,3,etc, in case you can't tell which word is the last one on the line)

1.Let me make the songs for the people,

2. Songs for the old and young;

3. Songs to stir like a battle-cry

4. Wherever they are sung.

a)

A

B

C

D

b)

A

B

C

B

c)

A

B

B

C

48.

During a science fair, KENLI presented a project on carnivorous plants, highlighting their ability to derive some or most of their nutrients from trapping and consuming animals or protozoans. Which root in 'carnivorous' indicates 'to eat'?

a)

vor

b)

bio

c)

photo

d)

man

49.

KYLIE is interested in photography and wants to learn more about the root word that means "light". Which root should she focus on?

a)

tele

b)

phon

c)

photo

d)

scope

50.

In an effort to become more independent, DARA decided to learn driving. Which root means "self" to describe the type of driving course DARA is interested in?

a)

auto

b)

man

c)

vor

d)

bio

51.

Which root means "green"?

a)

aqua

b)

chlor

c)

hypo

d)

eco

52.

Which root means "beneath, below or less than normal"?

a)

tele

b)

astro

c)

hydro

d)

hypo

53.

Which root means "voice or sound"?

a)

photo

b)

phon

c)

tele

d)

auto

54.

Which root means "hand"?

a)

man

b)

phon

c)

bio

d)

auto

55.

Which root means "to watch or see"?

a)

tele

b)

photo

c)

aqua

d)

scope

56.

Which root means "distant"?

a)

astro

b)

tele

c)

hypo

d)

phon

57.

Which root means "earth, soil, or ground"?

a)

bio

b)

eco

c)

hydro

d)

geo

58.

What does "telephone" mean based on its two root words?

a)

distant voice or sound

b)

distant light

59.

What does "telescope" mean based on its two root words?

a)

below light

b)

to watch or see distantly

60.

If the root word "ology" means "the study of", what does geology mean?

a)

The study of the environment

b)

The study of the earth

61.

If the root word "omni" means "all", what does omnivore mean?

a)

to eat all foods

b)

to love all foods

62.

If the root word "ology" means "the study of", what does ecology mean?

a)

the study of the past

b)

the study of the environment

63.

If the root word "duct" means "to lead", what does the word aquaduct mean?

a)

to lead water

b)

to lead color

64.

heat

a)

therm

b)

tele

c)

mal

d)

bio

65.

to carry

a)

port

b)

tele

c)

logy

d)

bio

66.

to carry

a)

port

b)

tele

c)

logy

d)

bio

67.

bad

a)

port

b)

tele

c)

mal

d)

bio

68.

heat

a)

therm

b)

tele

c)

mal

d)

bio

69.

from afar

a)

therm

b)

tele

c)

mal

d)

bio

70.

life

a)

therm

b)

tele

c)

mal

d)

bio

71.

self

a)

therm

b)

tele

c)

auto

d)

bio

72.

to write

a)

therm

b)

graph

c)

auto

d)

bio

73.

to throw

a)

therm

b)

graph

c)

auto

d)

ject

74.

time

a)

therm

b)

graph

c)

chrono

d)

ject

75.

star

a)

astro

b)

graph

c)

chrono

d)

ject

76.

death

a)

astro

b)

graph

c)

mort

d)

ject

77.

the study of

a)

astro

b)

logy

c)

mort

d)

ject

78.

to say

a)

astro

b)

logy

c)

mort

d)

dict

79.

around

a)

astro

b)

circum

c)

mort

d)

dict

80.

to hear

a)

aud

b)

circum

c)

mort

d)

dict