Sixth Grade ELA SC ready Review

Which sentence best states the theme of a story where a boy learns to work with others during a group project?

• Always work alone.

• Teamwork leads to success.

• Group projects are hard.

• Teachers assign projects.

What does the word “reluctant” most likely mean in this sentence? "Maya was reluctant to speak in front of the class."

• Nervous

• Excited

• Confused

• Ready

What is the author’s purpose in a passage that gives facts about tornadoes?

• To entertain

• To describe

• To persuade

• To inform

What does the word “swiftly” suggest in this sentence? "The fox moved swiftly through the tall grass."

• Loudly

• Slowly

• Quickly

• Quietly

Which detail supports the idea that whales are social animals?

• Whales live in the ocean.

• Some whales travel in pods and communicate by sounds.

• Whales eat fish and squid.

• Whales have thick skin.

Which sentence shows first-person point of view?

• You should try to read more.

• She liked the new book.

• I was nervous when I walked on stage.

• They finished their homework.

Read this sentence: "The thunder roared like a lion." Which literary device is being used?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

What is the main idea of a paragraph describing the steps of making a peanut butter sandwich?

• Sandwiches are tasty.

• Peanut butter is made from peanuts.

• Making a sandwich is easy with step-by-step directions.

• Bread is used for sandwiches.

How does the narrator change from the beginning to the end of a story where she starts nervous about trying out for soccer but then makes the team?

• She becomes angry.

• She becomes more confident.

• She gives up completely.

• She stays the same.

Which sentence best summarizes a story about a dog who helps his owner find a lost item?

• A helpful dog saves the day by finding something important.

• The dog barked a lot.

• The owner lost their keys.

• Dogs are friendly pets.