6th Grade LA SOL Review

Question 1

Identify the hyperbole:

Accepted Answer

She got there in about two seconds.

Question 2

ID Fig. Lang:As soon as mother gave her the money, Carrie ran like a gazelle down to the store.

Accepted Answer

simile

Question 3

Which saying is another way to express the theme of the story?

Accepted Answer

Necessity is the mother of invention.

Question 4

What does the word periscope mean?

Accepted Answer

a tool that helps you see something that is blocked.

Question 5

What does the word erupt mean?

Accepted Answer

to burst forth suddenly

Question 6

Select the sentence that used this definition: peer- v. to look closely or curiously

Accepted Answer

If you peer into the telescope, you can see the planets.

Question 7

What source has a current list of the the world's tallest buildings?

Accepted Answer

an almanac

Question 8

Which is an infrequent visitor?

Accepted Answer

one you rarely see

Question 9

In this sentence, which words or phrase helps define the word immersed?

Accepted Answer

taking notes, asking questions

Question 10

Which word comes from a root that means "to try"?

Accepted Answer

experiment

Question 11

"My sled and I are like one creature; we lean together in the turns," The speaker is....

Accepted Answer

trying to maintain control of the sled

Question 12

Which sentence best summarizes the second paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Over time, Buddhism became the dominant religion of India.

Question 13

To motivate everyone, Dee announced that there would be a ceremony for all participants.

Accepted Answer

motivate = encourage

Question 14

What is the main conflict in this paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Aaron has to decide to return the HW pass or keep it.

Question 15

Select the correct definition: Volunteers at the food bank appeal for donations.

Accepted Answer

appeal: v. to make a request

Question 16

After the stock market crash, many people's financial futures went into free fall.

Accepted Answer

alliteration

Question 17

What is the best resource to use to find a map of New York City?

Accepted Answer

an atlas

Question 18

Which sentence best summarizes the first paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Siddhartha left his wealth behind to teach religion.

Question 19

Which word means "to be continually engaged in, careful study"?

Accepted Answer

researching

Question 20

Complete the web:

Accepted Answer

Dunking booth/scavenger hunt

Question 21

Idiom: What is the meaning of let sleeping dogs lie?

Accepted Answer

leave something alone if it might cause trouble

Question 22

Which is the best heading for this paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Rocks Tell the Story of the Earth

Question 23

Idiom: What is the meaning of climb the walls?

Accepted Answer

to be restless or nervous

Question 24

Which word signals a generalization?

Accepted Answer

normally

Question 25

smart : brilliant :: big :

Accepted Answer

enormous

Question 26

What time of the day does the story take place?

Accepted Answer

late afternoon

Question 27

How might a mistreated person feel?

Accepted Answer

frustrated

Question 28

The phrase "my heart jumped" suggests a feeling of...

Accepted Answer

panic

Question 29

What does the word seismometer mean?

Accepted Answer

a tool scientists use to measure the motion of the ground

Question 30

If you needed to find out what the Egyptian pharaohs were, what would the best resource be?

Accepted Answer

an encyclopedia

Question 31

Which sentence best describes a theme of the story?

Accepted Answer

Determination pays off

Question 32

Idiom: What is the meaning of there's no use crying over spilled milk?

Accepted Answer

you shouldn't get upset about things that can't be changed

Question 33

Select the sentence that used this definition: bluff: v. to try and fool others

Accepted Answer

If you bluff during the game, Sam will see through it.

Question 34

Which word does -ment have the same meaning as it does in announcement?

Accepted Answer

judgment

Question 35

Hector knew he must be patient until the new watch came. Patient in this sentence means:

Accepted Answer

someone who is sick

Question 36

What would the best source be to find out more about the life cycle of bees?

Accepted Answer

a nonfiction book on insects

Question 37

Which set of words shows alliteration?

Accepted Answer

desolate, dead

Question 38

Which two words are synonyms of cultivate as it is used in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

refine, impprove

Question 39

artificial : genuine :: flavorful :

Accepted Answer

bland

Question 40

Each shot a fine spray of misty breath high into the air. Which sense does this appeal to?

Accepted Answer

sight

Question 41

Where does the story take place?

Accepted Answer

playing field

Question 42

Select the sentence that used this definition: bloom- v. to grow

Accepted Answer

Ms. M said, "I think Jalon will bloom into a successful man.

Question 43

Idiom: What is the meaning of joined at the hip?

Accepted Answer

always together

Question 44

In this sentence vice means....

Accepted Answer

a bad practice

Question 45

Select the sentence that used this definition: file-n. a set of documents or papers

Accepted Answer

Mr. W keeps a file of old cards from friends and family.

Question 46

Select the correct definition: The entrance to the restaurant is around the corner.

Accepted Answer

entrance- n. aplace of entry; a door

Question 47

Which advertisement for medicine would be misleading?

Accepted Answer

one that discusses only benefits

Question 48

painter : portraits :: guitarist :

Accepted Answer

music

6th Grade LA SOL Review

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6th Grade LA SOL Review

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