6 th Grade Second Trimester Assessment

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1 Name: Date: 6 th Grade Second Trimester Assessment Vocabulary and Concept Development 1. Read the paragraph. Identify the figurative language represented in the underlined words. You could see the traffic for miles ahead. Every few minutes the cars would move a couple of feet, then come to a halt. This is awful! wept Andrea. We ll never get home. The cars are lined up all the way to the West Coast! O A. simile O B. metaphor O C. personification O D. hyperbole 2. Which of the following phrases does not contain an example of personification? O A. the approaching storm O B. shades fluttered like eyelids O C. the old house moaned O D. it shook with rage Directions: Read the dictionary entry. Then look at the sentences 3 and 4 and find the meaning of the underlined word. store (stor) n. 1. A place where goods are sold; shop. 2. A stock or supply reserved for future use. 3. A great quantity tr. v. stored, storing, stores. 1. To put away for future use. 3. The family kept a store of canned food in the basement for emergencies. O A. a supply reserved for future use O B. a shop O C. a large shelf O D. to put away for future use 4. She reminded the others to store their food safely. O A. a place to buy things O B. a supply for future use O C. to put in storage O D. to regard highly

2 5. Read the following sentences. Mrs. Ellsworth has studied art for over 30 years, and she has visited every important art museum in the United States and Europe. She is a bona fide art expert. As used in this sentence, what does bona fide mean? O A. genuine O B. small O C. careless O D. hopeful 6. When the Romans departed, they left the door wide open for other people to arrive and take over the island. As it is used in this sentence, departed means that the Romans did which of the following? O A. left England O B. came to England O C. destroyed England O D. started at England Reading Comprehension Directions: Read the passage below and answer questions 7 through 10. Cameras and Photographs A camera is a handy machine that can be both useful and fun. Many people use cameras to help them remember things. Photographs taken during a vacation remind people of the fun they had and the beautiful places they have seen. Family photos hang on the walls of many homes, reminding people of the ones they love. Some people take pictures of the things they have in their house so that they have a record of items that may be destroyed in a fire or storm. Cameras are useful to businesses as well. A picture of something being sold, like a house or car, gets results much faster than a written description can. Cameras take the photographs that are used in advertising, newspapers, and magazines. Photographs captured by cameras have become a modern form of art. Dramatic black and white prints hang in many museums and art galleries. Colorful photographs that catch life s moments can be found in businesses and homes throughout the world. How does your family use its camera? It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words!

3 7. This selection would most likely be found in a: O A. newspaper O B. novel O C. almanac O D. magazine 8. According to this story, when can a picture be better than a written description? O A. when used in newspaper O B. during a vacation O C. when selling something O D. when on a billboard 9. What are three uses for cameras that are discussed in this story? O A. memories, art and business O B. art, illustrations, and magazines O C. journalism, security, and art O D. magazines, billboards, and art 10. Which of the following statements is not supported by the selection? O A. Most newspapers include photographs. O B. All art galleries sell photographs. O C. Cameras are practical devices. O D. Many people enjoy family photographs. Directions: Read the application form for a job delivering newspapers. Then choose the correct answer to questions 11 and 12. Springfield Daily News-Circulation Department Newspaper Carrier s Application 1. Name: first middle initial last 2. Telephone Number: 3. Home Address: number street city 4. Age: 5. Name of school: Grade: 6. Date on which you can begin delivering papers: 7. Days on which you can deliver (weekdays and weekends): 8. Your signature: Signature of parent or guardian:

4 11. Jeffrey Garrett Thompson is applying for a newspaper carrier s job. How should he fill out line 1? O A. Jeffrey Garrett Thompson O B. Jeffrey G. Thompson O C. Jeffrey G. T. O D. Garrett Jeffrey Thompson 12. What should Jeffrey write on line 6? O A. 11 years old O B. weekends O C. Jeffrey Garrett Thompson O D. June 1 Directions: Read the following magazine article and answer questions 13 through 15. A symbol is something that stands for something else. For example, a heart is a symbol of love. The mark + is a symbol that tells you to add numbers together. A red light on a street is a symbol that tells a driver to stop. Taken as a whole, the American flag is the symbol of our nation. You know that when you say the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, the flag stands for the nation. But each part of the flag the stripes, stars, and colors are also symbols that add their own meaning to the flag. Stripes are like rays of the sun, promising a new morning. There are thirteen stripes on the American flag. The stripes are a symbol of the first thirteen colonies that joined together to form a new nation the United States of America. Stars form patterns in the night sky. The flag has a pattern of fifty stars. The stars are a symbol of the fifty states the number of states that now make up the United States. The stars on the flag, like the fifty states, stand together to form a united nation. No single star can stand for any single state. Understanding what the colors symbolize, or stand for, is not easy. In 1777, the Continental Congress the lawmakers of the nation chose red, white, and blue for the colors of the flag. However, they left no written record of why they chose these colors. In 1782, the United States Congress selected the Great Seal of the United States. They stated the red on the seal stood for courage, the white stood for goodness, and the blue stood for justice. Many people today agree that the colors on the American flag also stand for these things. Flag makers through the ages have used many different shapes, colors, patterns, and pictures to honor their nation and people. Some flags have designs of real or imaginary animals. A lion suggests the courage of a great leader. A dragon is a symbol of the strength of many soldiers. Plants such as a cypress tree or oak tree stand for the strength and courage of the people of a nation. Colors might suggest a quality, such as goodness or love of one s country. A flag and its design show what qualities such as bravery, freedom, or patriotism the people of a group or a nation feel are most important. So, as you study a nation s flag, you also learn about its people.

5 13. Which of these is not a fact? O A. Congress left no record to explain why they chose the colors of the American flag. O B. No single star of the American flag stands for a single state. O C. Many people today disagree on the meaning of the colors of the American flag. O D. The stripes, stars, and colors of the flag each have their own meaning. 14. What does the author probably want you to understand from as you study a nation s flag, you also learn about its people? O A. Flags contain words that express the attitudes of the people of a nation. O B. The symbols on a flag tell about the culture of the people in a particular nation. O C. Flags often reveal facts about the history or origin of a particular nation. O D. The symbols on a flag often reveal the qualities that the people of a nation feel are important. 15. A flag with the symbol of a maple tree would probably suggest O A. strength and courage. O B. goodness and love. O C. courage and justice. O D. freedom and hope.

6 Literary Response and Analysis Directions: Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow. The Lightning Storm Karin was babysitting her younger sister, Kelly, while their parents were at the movies. It had started to rain shortly before the adults left, but Karin did not pay much attention to it at first. Soon the thunder began to boom, shaking the house with its roar. Lightning was flashing everywhere and Kelly was a little frightened. The lights went out, but Karin got the old lantern from the camping equipment, and the girls had enough light to comfort them. Rain pelted the house for over three hours, coming down harder than Karin had ever seen in all her twelve years. The wind whipped around the house, bending the smaller trees until their tops almost touched the ground. Still, Karin showed no signs of fear as she played games and joked with her sister. The thunder moved on, leaving the house in a peaceful kind of quiet with only the rain beating on the roof. Suddenly Karin became aware of a low rumbling noise. She looked out the window and could see that the creek near the house had pushed over the banks and was rushing madly past the driveway. Branches and other debris were swiftly rushing by as the water came up even higher. Karin had never seen the creek look so angry. If the water kept rising, it wouldn t be long before the creek reached their front door! For the first time, Karin was really frightened. She picked up the phone to call a neighbor, but the line was dead. What could she do? 16. How do you know the storm did not bother Karin at first? O A. She got the lantern. O B. She pretended to be camping. O C. She paid little attention to it. O D. She went to a neighbor s house. 17. A theme for this story could be: O A. Be a team player O B. Be prepared O C. Be loyal O D. Family is important 18. It had started to rain shortly before the adults left, but Karin did not pay much attention to it at first. This is an example of: O A. foreshadowing O B. flash back O C. idiom O D. symbolism

7 Writing Strategies Directions: Read the paragraph below and answer question 19.. In the story, the Winslows travel to the western part of the United States during the 1800s. The family encounters many difficulties along the way. However, by the end of the story, they have all arrived safely in California. 19. Which of these is the best topic sentence for this paragraph? O A. In California Sunset, a family moves to the eastern part of the United States. O B. Cowboys are the subject of the book California Sunset. O C. California Sunset is a book about the Winslow family. O D. I have read California Sunset and San Pedro, two westerns. Directions: Read the introductory paragraph of an expository essay below and answer question 20. Traditional Japanese houses are smaller than most American homes. Rooms in Japanese houses are often used for more than one activity. This is not a problem because traditional Japanese don t use a lot of bulky furniture. They sleep on mattresses that can be folded up and put away in the morning. They often sit on mats instead of chairs. Tables are usually small and low to the ground. 20. What is the main topic of this paragraph? O A. how to make a Japanese table O B. types of furniture sold in Japan O C. home and furniture styles in Japan O D. how Japanese families spend their spare time Directions: Read the following passage and answer question 21. Julie is a talented dancer and loves the spotlight. Ever since she was very little, her instructors have given her the most challenging parts in the ballet, tap, modern dance, and hip-hop routines that her class performs. Now, she is making up her own routines based on a combination of these styles. Julie s dancing has helped her do better at the sports she plays.. All this activity keeps her in shape. She says she always feels great.

8 21. Which of the following details fits best in the blank? O A. She was not always a talented dancer. As a toddler, she was accident prone, and once scared her family by falling down the stairs. O B. She hopes that she will get a scholarship to a college that specializes in dance and performance. She hopes to be a professional dancer someday. O C. In addition, Julie plays violin in the junior high ensemble and participates in 4-H. She explains that all of these activities have helped her learn how to budget her time. O D. Because her legs are powerful, she does well in volleyball. And her overall coordination is an asset on the basketball court. Directions: Read the following essay and answer question 22. Spotted Cats Several members of the cat family have spotted fur. Do you know the difference between a leopard, a jaguar, and a cheetah? From a distance they may appear somewhat similar. Examined at closer range, however, they are clearly different cats. They differ in various ways, including where they live, how big they are, how they move and hunt, and how their fur is marked. Of all the big cats in the wild, the true leopard is found across the largest area. Leopards live in much of Asia and Africa. A leopard grows to be from 3 to 6 feet long, with an added 3 feet of tail. Leopards are skilled climbers that can hunt monkeys in trees. They can also lie and wait to pounce on passing prey. When food sources are scarce, they might eat fruit, field mice, and large insects. Leopard spots are not actually solid spots; they are broken circles. The jaguar is native to the Americas. Its natural range is from the southern United States to northern Argentina, with the largest concentration of jaguars being in Brazil and Central America. The beauty and power of the jaguar inspired worship among ancient peoples. It measures between 3 and 6 feet long without the tail, which adds another 1 ½ to 2 ½ feet. Possessing a large head and body, the jaguar has legs that are shorter and thicker than a leopard s. Jaguars are excellent climbers and can also swim well. They dine on a variety of land, tree, and water creatures. Their fur can be a vivid yellow color or a rusty shade; their spots are called rosettes. Each rosette is large and black, consisting of a middle spot with a circle of spots around it. Most cheetahs live in the wilds of Africa. There are also some in Iran and northwestern Afghanistan. The cheetah s head is smaller than the leopard s, and its body is longer. This cat is built for speed. Its legs are much longer than the leopard s, allowing it to run at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour! This incredible ability helps the cheetahs catch their dinner, which is usually an unfortunate antelope. A cheetah s spots are simply black spots, not rosettes or circles. Other spotted cats include the smaller ocelot, mainly of Central and South America, and the lynx or bobcat, mainly of North America. What all of these cats have in common is that they are wild, powerful animals of tremendous grace and beauty.

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10 On the If Tom each return of trip you we, were enjoyed not paying sitting will not next as take much to Francie long attention to this clean year. to this detail. mess. Time seemed to pass more quickly. Read the following sentences and answer question Which word could best be used to join these two sentences? O A. so O B. while O C. but O D. because Directions: Choose the best answer to correctly complete the each sentence O A. have O B. has O C. will have O D. had O A. helps O B. help O C. helped O D. helping 28. Choose the sentence below that shows correct usage of a semicolon. O A. Peter did not go to the football game, he went on a hike instead. O B. Peter did not go to the football game, he went on a hike instead; O C. Peter did not go to the football game, he went on a hike; instead. O D. Peter did not go to the football game; he went on a hike instead.