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NCSCOS Grade 6 ELA / Reading - Topic:Language Standards

Quiz by NCDPI

Grade 6
English
North Carolina Standard Course of Study

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  • Q1
    How does "endeavored" affect the meaning of paragraph 6?
    It shows that Liam became excited about decisions.
    It shows that Liam's mother lacked the desire to help.
    It explains that Liam was afraid to make a decision.
    It explains that Liam's mother struggled to assist him.
    120s
    6.L.4.a
  • Q2
    What is the effect of the simile in paragraph 25?
    to describe the speed of the old woman's movements
    to show how surprised Liam was to see fairy queen
    to explain how much the fairy queen liked Liam's choices
    to illustrate that Liam was confused by the old woman
    60s
    6.L.5.a
  • Q3
    What is the meaning of "cringed" in paragraph 30?
    hunched shoulders anxiously
    moved forward confidently
    laughed jokingly
    raised eyebrows questioningly
    60s
    6.L.4.a
  • Q4
    What did blogger Tony Wheeler mean by the phrase, "one-hit wonder" in the last paragraph?
    to only hit one home-run in baseball
    to be popular for one specific accomplishment
    to question who was responsible
    to judge someone by their strength and power
    60s
    6.L.5.a
  • Q5
    Based on the poem, what is the meaning of "unbefriended" in line 6?
    someone having no friends
    someone having many enemies
    someone having many friends
    someone having no enemies
    60s
    6.L.4.a
  • Q6
    What is the meaning of the word "mimic" as used in the sentence below? "'If you can mimic it, you can eliminate an awful lot of the problems you have with all the man-made fibers that are currently available.' "
    stretch
    copy
    sell
    break
    60s
    6.L.4.a
  • Q7
    Based on paragraph 8, what is the meaning of the word "diverse"?
    modern
    different
    colorful
    similar
    60s
    6.L.4.a
  • Q8
    Based on the sentence below from paragraph 16, what does the word "adamant" tell the reader about how the sons felt? "However, his sons were adamant."
    The sons were delighted at the challenge.
    The sons were annoyed at their father.
    The sons were confused at the dilemma.
    The sons were firm in their opinions.
    60s
    6.L.4.a
  • Q9
    In the sentence below, what does the word "inhospitable" mean? "The third son traveled afar, through the deep snow of the inhospitable countryside, to seek out the wigwams of the totem pole makers."
    unhealthy
    unimpressive
    unimportant
    unfriendly
    60s
    6.L.4.a
  • Q10
    In paragraph 5, what are nutrients?
    essential substances
    exciting video games
    healthy, fun activities
    delicious, sweet desserts
    60s
    6.L.4.a

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