NY Released Test - Grade 6 ELA (2022)(New York Standards)
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- Q1
How does paragraph 9 contribute to the development of a theme in the story?
by describing the care Aven puts into her appearance
by showing Aven is worried about what people think
by illustrating how Aven prepares herself for a performance
by suggesting that Aven often observes herself
30s6R2 - Q2
How does paragraph 13 mainly develop the character of the narrator?
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
by informing the reader that the guitar belonged to the narrator’s mother
30s6R5 - Q3
What is the effect of the narrator’s repetition of the word “me” in paragraph 14?
She thinks the audience is impressed with her ability to play the guitar.
She hopes people will notice the objects which belong to her mother.
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.
30s6R4 - Q4
What does the word “insignificant” mean as it is used in paragraph 15?
brave
accepted
unimportant
talentless
30s6L4 - Q5
Which phrase from paragraph 15 best conveys a theme of the story?
“millions of people”
“the fireworks exploded”
“the light was in me”
“the lights of the city”
30s6R2 - Q6
Which detail best represents how Aven changes at the end of the story?
“. . . arms around each other, swaying to the music.” (paragraph 14)
“. . . I saw that all their eyes were on me . . .” (paragraph 14)
“I felt as big as the giant saguaro . . .” (paragraph 15)
“. . . plucked at a string with one not quite steady toe.” (paragraph 13)
30s6R3 - Q7
Read this phrase from paragraph 15.
I felt like I was shining . . .
Which sentence best represents the meaning of this phrase?
Aven is relieved the audience enjoyed her performance.
Aven feels proud of who she is.
Aven understands she is more important than others.
Aven is looking forward to more performances.
30s6R4 - Q8
Which statement represents a central claim of the article?
Photographs can help people overcome their fears of the unknown.
Bats often travel a great distance when they migrate.
Environments often influence career choices.
Bats are misunderstood creatures who need protecting.
30s6R2 - Q9
What does the information presented in the last two lines of paragraph 3 illustrate?
People enjoyed using the cave for activities.
Bats had already migrated to another place.
Bats left the cave because of the amount of garbage.
People forced the bats to leave the cave.
30s6R3 - Q10
Why does the author use words like “Misguided” (paragraph 3) and “misunderstand” (paragraph 4) in the article?
to explain why many bats travel great distances every year
to indicate that books do not always give accurate information about bats
to emphasize why a solution to bat removal is needed
to suggest that bats have been the victims of myths
30s6R4 - 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?
“What he found shocked him.” (paragraph 3)
“Bats fly at night and spend the day in dark places.” (paragraph 5)
“Many people are afraid of bats.” (paragraph 3)
“. . . Merlin figured out that the books were wrong.” (paragraph 1)
30s6R3 - Q12
What is the main way paragraph 5 helps develop ideas in the article?
by explaining the habits of bats during daytime hours
by describing how Merlin helps people better understand bats
by describing the stress bats often experience
by explaining why Merlin is interested in bat photographs
30s6R5 - Q13
Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the article?
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.
Merlin Tuttle earned a degree in advanced mammalogy when he was in college.
People told Merlin Tuttle they were afraid of bats when he talked to them.
30s6R2 - Q14
How does the author develop an important idea in the article?
by describing Merlin’s discovery of gray bat migration, which shows how ideas can change
by referring to caves where bats live, which indicates that ideas may sometimes be based on fear
by describing Merlin’s effort to inform people about bats, which shows the importance of education
by referring to traditional photographs of bats, which make bats appear to be threatening
30s6R3 - Q15
What does the word “brittle” mean as it is used in paragraph 3?
hard to read
very valuable
easily broken
cold to the touch
30s6L4