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6.2.B Use Content To Determine Or Clarify The Meaning Of Words

Quiz by Texas Education Agency

Grade 6
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    As used in paragraph 2, what does the word periodic mean?
    Regularly occurring
    Unexpected
    Seldom repeated
    Previous
    60s
    6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q2
    In paragraph 13, the word relented means —
    entertained an audience
    created a spectacle
    worked hard
    gave in
    60s
    6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q3
    In paragraph 8, the word resistant means —
    hidden from sight
    becoming unwanted
    looking similar to
    able to withstand
    60s
    6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q4
    In paragraph 5, the word advanced means —
    proved the harmful effects of
    caused to become less important
    removed from the proper place
    made happen faster
    60s
    6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q5
    In paragraph 4, the word encompasses means —
    considers
    references
    includes
    reports
    60s
    6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q6
    Which words from Scene 4 help the reader know what distorted means?
    broke last year
    advised you
    cared only for
    never see her again
    60s
    6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q7
    What is the meaning of the word withstand in paragraph 3?
    To imagine
    To endure
    To create
    To control
    60s
    6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q8
    What does the word maneuver mean in paragraph 3?
    Contain electronic equipment
    Be guided by a remote control
    Cause to move rapidly
    Skillfully change a path or position
    60s
    6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q9
    In paragraph 5, the word impediments refers to —
    robots
    environments
    obstacles
    events
    60s
    6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q10
    In line 16, the word hues means —
    injuries
    expressions
    colors
    plants
    60s
    6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q11
    In paragraph 2, the word steadfast means —
    understanding
    patient
    calm
    determined
    60s
    6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q12
    What does the word remnant mean in paragraph 5?
    Discovery
    Machine
    Leftover
    Story
    60s
    6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q13
    Which words from paragraph 1 help the reader understand the meaning of the word elite?
    country’s finest examples
    are ready to compete
    enter the stadium
    beam with pride
    60s
    6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q14
    In paragraph 2, the word treacherous means —
    quick
    unexpected
    dangerous
    questionable
    60s
    6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q15
    What is the meaning of distinct in paragraph 2?
    Strong and definite
    Rare and harmful
    Likely to change
    Able to improve
    60s
    6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development

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