Grade 6 SOL Review- Understanding Text Features and Arguments

What is the main idea of a text?

• The title of the text

• The central point or message the author wants to convey

• The first sentence of the text

• The conclusion of the text

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VA.ELA.6.RI.1.A

Which of the following is a text feature that helps readers locate information quickly?

• The main idea

• The glossary

• The author's purpose

• The theme

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VA.ELA.6.RI.2.A

How does an author’s word choice affect the tone of a text?

• It determines the length of the text

• It influences the reader's emotional response

• It changes the text's format

• It affects the text's font size

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VA.ELA.6.RI.2.B

Which organizational pattern is used when an author presents a problem and then offers a solution?

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Problem & Solution

• Sequence

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VA.ELA.6.RI.3.A

What is the purpose of a table of contents in a book?

• To provide a summary of each chapter

• To list the chapters and their page numbers

• To give a detailed analysis of the book

• To offer a glossary of terms

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VA.ELA.6.RI.2.A

Identify the claim in the following statement: "Regular exercise improves mental health because it reduces stress and anxiety."

• Regular exercise

• Improves mental health

• Reduces stress and anxiety

• Because it reduces stress and anxiety

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VA.ELA.6.RI.1.C

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• A textbook

• A newspaper article

• A diary entry

• An encyclopedia

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VA.ELA.6.RI.1.A

How can you distinguish between a fact and an opinion in a text?

• A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a belief or judgment

• A fact is always longer than an opinion

• An opinion is always written in the first person

• A fact is always written in bold

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VA.ELA.6.RI.1.C

What is the effect of using a sequence organizational pattern in a text?

• It helps to compare two different ideas

• It shows the cause and effect relationship

• It presents events in chronological order

• It highlights the differences between two subjects

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VA.ELA.6.RI.3.A

Which of the following best describes an author's purpose if they are using persuasive language?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To describe

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VA.ELA.6.RI.2.B