NY Released Test - Grade 6 ELA (2022)(Common Core)
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- Q1
How does paragraph 9 contribute to the development of a theme in the story?
by illustrating how Aven prepares herself for a performance
by suggesting that Aven often observes herself
by describing the care Aven puts into her appearance
by showing Aven is worried about what people think
30sRL.6.2 - Q2
How does paragraph 13 mainly develop the character of the narrator?
by informing the reader that the guitar belonged to the narrator’s mother
by telling the reader that the narrator found the guitar in a storage closet
by informing the reader that the narrator’s parents were watching her
by telling the reader about the type of shoes the narrator wears while performing
30sRL.6.5 - Q3
What is the effect of the narrator’s repetition of the word “me” in paragraph 14?
She hopes people will notice the objects which belong to her mother.
She thinks the audience is impressed with her ability to play the guitar.
She thinks it is remarkable that she is performing in front of an audience.
She hopes that people appreciate how much she practiced during the week.
30sRL.6.4 - Q4
What does the word “insignificant” mean as it is used in paragraph 15?
unimportant
brave
accepted
talentless
30sL.6.4 - Q5
Which phrase from paragraph 15 best conveys a theme of the story?
“the light was in me”
“millions of people”
“the fireworks exploded”
“the lights of the city”
30sRL.6.2 - Q6
Which detail best represents how Aven changes at the end of the story?
“. . . plucked at a string with one not quite steady toe.” (paragraph 13)
“. . . arms around each other, swaying to the music.” (paragraph 14)
“I felt as big as the giant saguaro . . .” (paragraph 15)
“. . . I saw that all their eyes were on me . . .” (paragraph 14)
30sRL.6.3 - Q7
Read this phrase from paragraph 15.
I felt like I was shining . . .
Which sentence best represents the meaning of this phrase?
Aven is looking forward to more performances.
Aven is relieved the audience enjoyed her performance.
Aven understands she is more important than others.
Aven feels proud of who she is.
30sRL.6.4 - Q8
Which statement represents a central claim of the article?
Photographs can help people overcome their fears of the unknown.
Environments often influence career choices.
Bats are misunderstood creatures who need protecting.
Bats often travel a great distance when they migrate.
30sRI.6.2 - Q9
What does the information presented in the last two lines of paragraph 3 illustrate?
Bats left the cave because of the amount of garbage.
People forced the bats to leave the cave.
People enjoyed using the cave for activities.
Bats had already migrated to another place.
30sRI.6.3 - Q10
Why does the author use words like “Misguided” (paragraph 3) and “misunderstand” (paragraph 4) in the article?
to emphasize why a solution to bat removal is needed
to suggest that bats have been the victims of myths
to indicate that books do not always give accurate information about bats
to explain why many bats travel great distances every year
30sRI.6.4 - Q11
Read this sentence from paragraph 3.
“Everywhere I went, people were killing bats in large numbers just out of ignorance,” says Merlin.
Which quotation from the article best explains the cause of the “ignorance” described by Merlin?
“Bats fly at night and spend the day in dark places.” (paragraph 5)
“Many people are afraid of bats.” (paragraph 3)
“What he found shocked him.” (paragraph 3)
“. . . Merlin figured out that the books were wrong.” (paragraph 1)
30sRI.6.3 - Q12
What is the main way paragraph 5 helps develop ideas in the article?
by describing the stress bats often experience
by explaining the habits of bats during daytime hours
by explaining why Merlin is interested in bat photographs
by describing how Merlin helps people better understand bats
30sRI.6.5 - Q13
Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the article?
People told Merlin Tuttle they were afraid of bats when he talked to them.
Merlin Tuttle earned a degree in advanced mammalogy when he was in college.
Merlin Tuttle studied bats and helped educate the public about their importance.
Farmers told Merlin Tuttle that bats were bad for their fruit trees and crops.
30sRI.6.2 - Q14
How does the author develop an important idea in the article?
by describing Merlin’s effort to inform people about bats, which shows the importance of education
by referring to caves where bats live, which indicates that ideas may sometimes be based on fear
by describing Merlin’s discovery of gray bat migration, which shows how ideas can change
by referring to traditional photographs of bats, which make bats appear to be threatening
30sRI.6.3 - Q15
What does the word “brittle” mean as it is used in paragraph 3?
hard to read
cold to the touch
very valuable
easily broken
30sL.6.4