NY Released Test - Grade 6 ELA (2023)(New York Standards)
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- Q1
Which statement best supports a central claim of the story?
Wild horses can learn to trust people if they are treated with patience and kindness.
Carrots are necessary for wild horses to perform the tasks they are given.
People should avoid naming wild horses until they learn the behavior of the animals.
Treats given to some wild horses may result in rude and aggressive behavior.
30s6R8 - Q2
Read this phrase from paragraph 5.
. . . hooves kicking puffs of dust and tail streaming behind him like a banner.
The author most likely uses this phrase to
illustrate Ranger’s desire for freedom
highlight Ranger’s speed
show Ranger’s refusal to be tamed
indicate Ranger’s distance from the corral
30s6R4 - Q3
Paragraphs 5 and 6 fit in the overall structure of the story by
describing a relationship
expanding the setting
foreshadowing a resolution
introducing the conflict
30s6R5 - Q4
Which quotation best supports a theme of the story?
“If he’d managed to get out of his safe corral, how on earth could I catch him again?” (paragraph 4)
“It was dusk by the time we hauled him home, so I tossed him some hay, showed him where the water tank was, and then left him to settle in.” (paragraph 2)
“I spent the next few weeks letting him get used to the sound of my voice, the rhythm of my movements.” (paragraph 10)
“Ranger galloped into view along the edge of the cornfield, hooves kicking puffs of dust and tail streaming behind him like a banner.” (paragraph 5)
30s6R2 - Q5
What is the most likely meaning of the word “skeptical” as used in paragraph 10?
unaware of
cautious about
worried about
afraid of
30s6L4 - Q6
What do the details in paragraphs 11 through 14 indicate about Ranger?
He is excited to try different foods.
His curiosity is overcoming his lack of trust.
He is ready to begin his training.
His desire for companionship is growing.
30s6R3 - Q7
How does the author mainly develop the narrator’s point of view in the story?
by indicating why the narrator believes Ranger will like carrots
by sharing the narrator’s thoughts about Ranger
by describing the narrator’s reaction when Ranger escapes
by showing how the narrator tries to make Ranger feel at home
30s6R6 - Q8
Hummingbirds have eyes on the sides of their heads, allowing them to see frontwards and sideways. Which phrase from paragraph 10 best suggests why this feature is useful for hummingbirds?
“move from flower to flower”
“they can also go backward”
“they can hover in midair”
“most at home in the air”
30s6R9 - Q9
The section “Where in the World” mainly contributes to the reader’s understanding of the article by
letting the reader know where hummingbirds are often found
emphasizing that some hummingbirds often travel alone
indicating why some hummingbirds prefer cooler climates
explaining to the reader how hummingbirds interact with people
30s6R5 - Q10
Which detail from the article does the information in the table support?
“A hummingbird feeds mostly on nectar—the sweet liquid formed inside flowers.”(paragraph 9)
“It normally feeds every 10 minutes—sometimes more often—downing about 60 meals a day!” (paragraph 7)
“The birds raise their families in the wilderness, but also in busy city parks and backyard gardens.” (paragraph 5)
“For their size, they produce more feathers than any other bird.” (paragraph 3)
30s6R7 - Q11
Read this detail from paragraph 12 of the article.
A hummer can make sudden stops—even on a narrow perch—with grace. . . .
This detail suggests that hummingbirds are
rarely distracted
easily observed
skilled at flying
unsure when landing
30s6R4 - Q12
Which detail from the article would be most important to include in a summary?
“Stand between a hummingbird and the sun—with the light to your back—and you’ll witness the flash as the bird faces the sun.” (paragraph 3)
“Hummingbirds live where flowers bloom—but only in the western half of the world.”(paragraph 4)
“Ruby-throated and rufous hummers fly more than 3200 kilometres (2000 miles) from their nesting sites in the north to their winter homes in the south.” (paragraph 6)
“They’re surprisingly good right away, but they have to work to improve their landing skills.” (paragraph 13)
30s6R2 - Q13
Read this sentence from paragraph 4.
To us, the kitchen was a mysterious place.
What is the main way the author develops this idea?
by describing objects in the restaurant kitchen with which he was unfamiliar
by explaining the purpose of the raised planks of wood in the restaurant kitchen
by contrasting the restaurant kitchen with the kitchen in his home
by referring to the sizes of the sink and refrigerator in the restaurant kitchen
30s6R3 - Q14
Read this sentence from paragraph 9.
Life in a Chinese restaurant gave us access to some strange snacks, most of which we grew to like.
Which statement best represents the meaning of this sentence?
The author ignores the restaurant food he finds unpleasant.
The author prefers restaurant snacks he has had before.
The author looks for different snacks in the restaurant.
The author learns to enjoy unfamiliar food available in the restaurant.
30s6R4 - Q15
Many restaurant owners must be creative to be successful. Which quotation from the article best supports this idea?
“. . . now and then, he’d make a batch of Jah-Don . . .” (paragraph 7)
“If he tasted a candy he liked, he’d try to duplicate it . . .” (paragraph 8)
“Sometimes, Dad would get a sugar cane or two at the produce market . . .”(paragraph 10)
“. . . planks of wood, raised off the ground an inch or two, served to give his legs and feet some spring . . .” (paragraph 4)
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