6th Grade ELA Review

Question 1

The series of events in a story is called the

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plot

Question 2

The Greek and Latin root word geo/terr means

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earth

Question 3

The phrase, "Those directions are clear as mud" means

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the directions are confusing

Question 4

The following diagram would be most helpful for...

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a butcher

Question 5

An extreme exaggeration of the truth is called a _____________________.

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hyperbole

Question 6

The Greek and Latin root bene/bon means

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good

Question 7

How did the author organize the text below?

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Cause and Effect

Question 8

My sister is like a Minion! I swear, she is crazy! - What kind of figurative language is used?

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simile

Question 9

Which sentence contains a shifting pronoun?

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If a patient is in pain, they can call the doctor.

Question 10

What is the mood of a story?

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the overall emotion created by an author

Question 11

She is a walking dictionary! (Figurative Language?)

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metaphor

Question 12

The box went BOOM as it hit the floor! (Figurative Language?)

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onomatopoeia

Question 13

He decided to purchase a tablet because it was _________ and easy to carry to class.

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portable

Question 14

The stars winked at me as I looked up at the sky. (Figurative Language?)

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personification

Question 15

Which part of the story do you usually find out about the main conflict?

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exposition

Question 16

A theme is the ____________ of a story.

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moral, lesson

Question 17

The hike was difficult. I was not prepared for the mountainous _______________.

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terrain

Question 18

The enemy of the main character in a story is

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antagonist

Question 19

The girls were dropped off at the mall. They loved to shop. What is the antecedent of they?

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girls

Question 20

Peter Pan pokes pins at Captain Hooks poor head. (figurative language used?)

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alliteration

Question 21

The following paragraph uses...

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imagery

Question 22

Spencer was stingy with his toys. Stingy most likely means...

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unwilling to give or spend

Question 23

The Greek and Latin root chron/temp means

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time

Question 24

The following chart indicates that...

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Taking pictures is the #1 way people are using their phones., People are using their phones to do more., Cell phone usage has increased., Recording videos is not a top priority for cell phone users.

Question 25

Non-restrictive phrases...

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describe the noun

Question 26

The author's purpose for writing this is to...

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To describe the beaches of Hawaii.

Question 27

An antonym for the word abundance is...

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few

Question 28

This diagram would help...

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A dental school student.

Question 29

Reflexive phrases...

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essential to the meaning of the sentence

Question 30

The plant is in ______pot.

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its

Question 31

Alliteration is a sound device that ...

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repeats sounds

Question 32

I wanted to see the movie for myself before I formed an opinion. Reflexive or Intensive?

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reflexive

Question 33

We went to ______________ house for dinner.

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their

Question 34

The candle flame danced in the dark. (Figurative Language?)

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personification

Question 35

The boys hid behind the barn. ______didn't want the girls to find ____________.

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they, them

Question 36

Choose the BEST answer: The following scientific diagram shows the viewer....

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Tooth decay, The anatomy of a tooth.

Question 37

The Greek and Latin root spec/spic means

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to look or see

Question 38

I wanted to do great on the test, so I studied all night. I was thrilled when I got an "A."

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First Person

Question 39

Which sentence has the most clear pronoun reference?

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The Falcons/Jets were ready to play, but the Jets forfeited.

Question 40

The Greek and Latin root sym/syn means

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together

Question 41

Julie thinks she is curious, I think she is just nosy. This sentence suggests that...

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I have a negative view of Julie's curiosity.

Question 42

A synonym for the word practical would be...

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reasonable

Question 43

The author's purpose for writing the following is...

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To explain how to make a pasta recipe.

Question 44

How did the author try to organize this specific text?

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Chronological

Question 45

The Greek and Latin root ped means

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foot

Question 46

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bold faced word.

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strongly motivated

Question 47

Restrictive phrases...

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do not need commas, dashes or parentheses

Question 48

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bold faced word.

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peaceful

Question 49

Identify the purpose of the author for writing this children's book.

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To entertain with a story about the love of a parent.

Question 50

Which word has the most negative connotation?

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stubborn

Question 51

This image would go well with an article titled...

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Know the Best Meat Cuts

Question 52

I wanted to cook dinner myself, but my dad said I was too young. Reflexive or Intensive?

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intensive

Question 53

Stage directions in a drama are used to to what?

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To tell the actor how to say their line., To tell an actor how to move or what to do on a stage., Tell an actor how to react.

6th Grade ELA Review

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6th Grade ELA Review

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