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WorksheetsGrade 6 ELA Unit 2 Study Guide — Worksheet Questions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the setting of The Journey of Lena?
The Journey of Lena
The morning sun peeked over the hills of Willow Creek, painting the sky with streaks of gold and pink. Twelve-year-old Lena Rivers tightened the straps of her worn backpack and glanced back at her small cabin one last time. The roof still glistened with dew, and smoke curled lazily from the chimney. It was hard to believe she was leaving home for the first time.
For months, the people of Willow Creek had talked about the bridge that had washed away in the spring flood. Without it, no one could cross the river to reach the trading post on the other side. Lena’s mother had fallen ill, and the medicine they needed was sold only at that post. When her father injured his leg and couldn’t travel, Lena made a decision—she would go herself.
She followed the narrow path through the woods, where sunlight filtered through the tall pines and birds sang from hidden branches. The ground was damp beneath her boots, and the air smelled of rain. As the trail curved, Lena reached the rushing river. Water foamed against fallen logs and broken stones—the remains of the old bridge. For a moment, fear prickled in her chest.
She remembered her father’s words that morning: “Courage isn’t the absence of fear, Lena. It’s doing what’s right even when you’re afraid.”
Taking a deep breath, she spotted a line of sturdy rocks stretching partway across the water. Balancing carefully, she stepped from one to the next, the icy spray splashing her legs. Halfway across, her foot slipped, and she dropped to her knees, heart pounding. But she didn’t turn back. Inch by inch, she made it to the other side.
By the time she reached the trading post, the sun hung low in the sky. Her hands trembled as she offered the silver coin her mother had saved. The shopkeeper smiled and handed her the small brown packet of medicine. “You’ve got brave eyes,” he said kindly. “Your family must be proud.”
As Lena began the journey home, the first stars appeared overhead. Her clothes were soaked, her feet were sore—but her heart was strong. The road behind her glowed faintly in the moonlight, a reminder that even the smallest steps can carry great courage.
A busy space station in the future
A quiet mountain village in the early 1900s
A crowded modern-day school
A pirate ship sailing across the ocean
Which sentence correctly uses commas to set off a nonessential phrase?
My brother who plays soccer is visiting.
My brother, who plays soccer, is visiting.
My brother who, plays soccer is visiting.
My brother who plays, soccer, is visiting.
Which sentence correctly uses dashes to set off extra information?
The dog—a golden retriever—jumped into the lake.
The dog a golden retriever jumped—into the lake.
The dog a golden retriever—jumped into the lake.
The dog, a golden retriever jumped into—the lake.
Which sentence correctly uses parentheses?
The concert (which lasted three hours) was amazing.
The concert (which lasted three hours) was amazing(.
The concert (which lasted three hours was amazing).
The concert, which lasted (three hours), was amazing.
An ellipsis is used to—
show a pause or missing words.
connect two complete sentences.
replace a comma in dialogue.
show excitement or surprise.
Which sentence uses ellipses correctly?
“I’m not sure… maybe we should wait,” she whispered.
“I’m not…sure maybe… we should wait” she whispered.
“I’m not sure, maybe… we should wait…” she whispered.
“I’m not sure maybe we should wait…” she whispered.
Which sentence correctly places commas and quotation marks in dialogue?
“Hurry up”! shouted Eli.
“Hurry up!” shouted Eli.
“Hurry up”! shouted, Eli.
Hurry up! “shouted Eli.”
Which sentence correctly uses punctuation and capitalization in dialogue?
“Do you think it will rain”? asked Maya.
“Do you think it will rain?” asked Maya.
“do you think it will rain?” asked Maya.
“Do you think it will rain?” Asked Maya.
“The moon watched silently as the traveler crossed the desert.” What type of figurative language is used and how does it affect the meaning?
Simile—it compares the moon to a person using like or as.
Hyperbole—it exaggerates how big the moon is.
Personification—it gives the moon human qualities, making the scene feel mysterious.
Onomatopoeia—it imitates a sound made by the moon.
Which sentence best uses figurative language to enhance a story about an explorer?
The explorer walked through the jungle carefully.
The jungle was a sea of green whispering secrets to the wind.
The explorer walked slowly through the trees.
The jungle was hot and humid.
Which sentence best uses dialogue to reveal a character's personality?
“I’m sure I can fix it,” said Jada, rolling up her sleeves.
Jada said she could fix it.
Jada was confident.
“It is broken,” said Jada.
Which sentence best uses sensory details to describe a setting?
The bakery smelled of warm bread, and the sound of laughter filled the air.
The bakery sold bread.
The bakery was busy.
The bakery was in town.
A writer wants to show that a character is nervous. Which revision shows this without directly stating it?
She was nervous about her speech.
Her hands trembled as she stepped onto the stage.
She felt butterflies in her stomach.
She said she was nervous.
Which sentence correctly uses modifiers to improve the description?
The bright, glowing lantern lit the dark path.
The lantern lit.
The lantern bright the path.
Bright the lantern lit the dark path.
Which revision best enhances the sentence with modifiers to create suspense? Original: The man entered the house.
The man quietly entered the house.
The man entered.
The man entered the house quickly.
The tall, shadowy man crept into the silent house.
