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6th Grade ELA FAST Prep 2

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which phrase an example of figurative language?

a)

“paving the way”

b)

“put in many hours”

c)

“rank as high as”

d)

“public places”

2.

Highlight three sentences that best support the author’s claim that Althea Gibson is best known as a champion tennis player

a)

Gibson didn’t stop with those accomplishments in tennis, however.

b)

She played in the U.S. Nationals, and later, in 1951, she competed at the famous Wimbledon tennis competition in England.

c)

In 1956, she won the French Open, an important tennis competition in France.

d)

Later, Gibson once again competed at Wimbledon and, after winning, was presented the trophy by Queen Elizabeth II herself.

e)

Throughout her tennis career, Gibson won many other championship tennis matches.

3.

Read this sentence from the article.

Gibson did not allow this painful injustice to keep her from showing her amazing talent to the world, though. (paragraph 7)

What does the word injustice mean as it is used in the sentence above?

a)

criminal ways

b)

equal dealing

c)

unfair treatment

d)

logical process

4.

What evidence supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?

a)

Jessica is always talking about Jennifer behind her back.

b)

Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.

c)

Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.

d)

Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.

5.

It's a good thing we were all wearing seat belts when the turbulence hit.

Based on the text, which of the following most likely happened?

a)

A family was on a road trip and hit a pothole.

b)

A boat went over some waves.

c)

A plane had gone through a terrible storm.

d)

There are not enough details to answer the question.

6.

Mother rushed over and set down a basket of freshly baked rolls. “Dear, I have the most exhilarating news!” She smiled broadly and wiped her hands on her apron. “I just heard that the photographer will be here on Wednesday to take our family portrait!”

The word exhilarating contains the root hilaris. Based on its use in the paragraph above, what does the root hilaris mean?

a)

Cheerful

b)

Difficult

c)

Unusual

d)

Upsetting

7.

Fingerprints are nearly invisible imprints of finger ridges left by body oils on solid surfaces. (paragraph 1)

What is the relationship between fingerprints and imprints as they are used in the sentence above?

a)

Part and whole

b)

Before and after

c)

Cause and effect

d)

Item and category

8.

The literal, dictionary definition of a word

a)

Denotation

b)

Synonym

c)

Connotation

d)

Antonym

9.

Which is the best example of a metaphor

a)

The calm lake was a mirror

b)

Her face was as white as snow

c)

He is like a star shining in the sky

d)

Her eyes sparkled like diamonds in the night

10.

A pet dog is a huge responsibility. Which evidence best supports this claim?

a)

"Make sure you put shoes away because puppies like to chew them," Dr. Brinson, veterinarian.

b)

Always keep your dog on a leash in public

c)

The cost of food is roughly $6.00 a week.

d)

Dogs require several hours of your time and attention every week, between feeding, exercising, and taking them out to the bathroom.

11.

Simile's use the words...(you need to pick more than one answer choice!)

a)

Like

b)

Such

c)

As

d)

The

12.

People should not keep wild animals as pets. Select the BEST piece of evidence to support this claim.

a)

Certain states and cities have laws that allow for certain wild animals to be kept as pets.

b)

Microchips are a great way to protect your pets.

c)

Wild animals often carry diseases that are incurable—and sometimes fatal—in humans and other animals.

d)

A python is a wild animal many people keep as a pet.

13.

When Bob was asked by Optimus Prime if he would ever consider joining the Decepticons, he immediately replied that he would never do such a thing.  As a matter of fact, Bob absolutely loathed the Decepticons.  The Decepticons lied and tried to destroy everything in their path, causing everyone, including Bob, to be disgusted by their behavior.  

Using context clues, what is the meaning of loathed?

a)

Loved

b)

Disliked

c)

Feared

d)

Confused

e)

Upset

14.

What are context clues?

a)

Clues that help you figure out the context.

b)

A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery

c)

Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.

d)

A verbal formula giving an indication as to what is to be inserted in a particular space in a crossword or other puzzle.

15.

A reference to a well known person, place event, literary work, or work of art.

a)

Allegory

b)

Allusion

c)

Alliteration

d)

Analogy

16.

The turning point of a story where the protagonist often makes a change.

a)

Rising Action

b)

Exposition

c)

Climax

d)

Inciting Event

17.

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of words that are close together.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Allegory

c)

Analogy

d)

Allusion

18.

An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis in poems and stories.


Hint: Often used to create humor or drama.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Irony

19.

When the person telling the story is in the story.

a)

3rd person limited

b)

1st person

c)

3rd person omniscient

d)

Narrator

20.

The writer's use of clues that suggest what will happen later in a story.

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Flashback

c)

Context Clues

d)

Suspense

e)

Conflict

21.

Hippopotomostrosesquippedaliophobia is the phobia of?

a)

Long words

b)

Hippos

c)

Dust

d)

Old Books

e)

Clowns

22.

What are the three main reasons that an author writes a text?

a)

Persuade, Inform, Entertain

b)

Persuade, Inform, Irony

c)

Dramatic, Situational, Verbal

d)

Persuade, Argue, Entertain

23.

In a passage about a girl who spends her afternoon reading books and imagining herself as the characters, what can you infer about her personality?

a)

She is very athletic.

b)

She enjoys being outdoors.

c)

She has a vivid imagination.

d)

She dislikes reading.

24.

After reading a story about a girl who helps her friend find a lost library book by retracing steps, asking others if they've seen it, and finally finding it in the lost and found, what can you infer about the girl's character?

a)

She is forgetful.

b)

She is helpful and resourceful.

c)

She dislikes reading.

d)

She is unkind.

25.

A story ends with a boy smiling as he watches his newly planted tree sway in the wind. What can you conclude about the boy's feelings towards the tree?

a)

He is worried it will fall.

b)

He regrets planting it.

c)

He is proud of planting the tree.

d)

He is indifferent about the tree.

26.

If a character in a story buys a warm coat just before a sudden snowstorm, what can you infer about the character?

a)

The character is very wealthy.

b)

The character is preparing for winter.

c)

The character is going on a ski trip.

d)

The character prefers cold weather.