FAST Practice ELA 6th

1. In paragraph 2, how does comparing the sea to a rain forest and an

elevator ride add to the meaning of the passage?

• It shows that nature is too hard to understand.

• It explains how technology is based on nature.

• It shows how each new view is distinctly special.

• It explains the importance of visiting new places.

2. Read this sentence from the passage.

“It brightens the room with wonder.” (paragraph 3)

What tone is created by the language in this sentence?

• boldness

• fascination

• intelligence

• satisfaction

3. Read this sentence from the passage.

“It shoves the fish into its balloon of a body and relishes the taste.”

(paragraph 3)

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

• struggles through

• stores memories of

• enjoys considerably

• thinks deeply about

Paragraph 4 shifts to a different point of view. Select two statements

that explain the effect of the shift.

• It signals the start of the dream experience.

• It creates a sudden and unpleasant end to the dream.

• It shows that the earlier description was just a dream.

• It gives details about why this particular dream occurred.

• It produces a desire to have similarly vivid and thrilling dreams.

5. Fill in the bubbles to show whether each detail from the passage supports

the theme of “Exploring allows for a deeper understanding of our world,”

“There is much to admire in nature,” or both themes.

“You gasp as the large and

gel-like silk body balloons

past.” (paragraph 3)

• Exploring allows for a deeper understanding of our world

• There is much to admire in nature

• Both themes

5. Fill in the bubbles to show whether each detail from the passage supports

the theme of “Exploring allows for a deeper understanding of our world,”

“There is much to admire in nature,” or both themes.

“You study it, and as it

begins to descend you

follow.” (paragraph 3)

• Exploring allows for a deeper understanding of our world

• There is much to admire in nature

• Both themes

5. Fill in the bubbles to show whether each detail from the passage supports

the theme of “Exploring allows for a deeper understanding of our world,”

“There is much to admire in nature,” or both themes.

“. . . the most profound one

she discovered was a large

jellyfish that had thick limbs

and velvety looking skin.”

(paragraph 8)

• Exploring allows for a deeper understanding of our world

• There is much to admire in nature

• Both themes

6. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

Which theme is developed in the passage?

• Friendship is a special bond.

• Continue to believe in dreams.

• Live life with a practical mindset.

• Finding a true interest can take time.

6. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part B

Which sentence from the passage supports the theme in Part A?

• “The first few years of her life had been spent doing the usual things

  like learning words and burping.” (paragraph 7)

• “When she was nine, she became best friends with Jezelle and they

  have been friends ever since.” (paragraph 7)

• “To her dismay, she could not find many of the creatures that were in

  the journal.” (paragraph 8)

• “She knew that one day she would search for it and she could not wait

  for the day when she would begin.” (paragraph 8)

7. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

In paragraph 10 of Passage 1, what rhetorical appeal is used to influence

Harry T. Burn’s decision to support women’s voting rights?

• a call to action for the people of East Tennessee

• a request for information about his mother’s friend

• a plea based on the relationship he has with his mother

• a challenge that considers the balance of right and wrong