Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not (e.g., fact/opinion, bias).
Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through relevant details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.
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Q 1/10
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In "Frontier Boy," which claim about Lincoln does the author make?
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Lincoln achieved more in his life than his parents.
Lincoln had a determination to succeed.
Lincoln understood the importance of educating others.
Lincoln used his physical appearance to gain popularity.
Q 2/10
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Which sentence from "Frontier Boy" BEST conveys the central idea of the passage?
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"Abraham Lincoln's rise to the national political stage and the presidency did not come
easily."
"His campaign was severely delayed, though, when he volunteered for the state militia . . ."
"He enjoyed listening to his father and other adults talk late into the night . . ."
"An eager student, Abe often walked several miles to borrow books."
10 questions
Q.
In "Frontier Boy," which claim about Lincoln does the author make?
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B-C.3.1.1
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Which sentence from "Frontier Boy" BEST conveys the central idea of the passage?
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B-K.1.1.2
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Which statement BEST describes the author's purpose in "Frontier Boy"?
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B-C.2.1.1
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Read the sentence from the text box that introduces "Abraham Lincoln Autobiography."
What does the repetition of the phrase "not much" MOST reveal about Lincoln?
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120 sec
B-C.2.1.3
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Which meaning of the word "tickets" is used in "Abraham Lincoln Autobiography"?
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B-V.4.1.1
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Which sentence expresses how the focus of "Frontier Boy" differs from the focus of "Abraham Lincoln Autobiography"?
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B-C.3.1.2
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Read the sentence.
Which change would correct a spelling mistake in the sentence?
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D.1.2.2
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Read the paragraph.
Which revision that combines sentences 1 and 2 into one sentence BEST improves the style of the paragraph?
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60 sec
D.2.1.1
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Read the paragraph.
Which revision should be made to the paragraph?
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D.1.2.1
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Read the paragraph.
Which change should be made to the paragraph to correct the error in agreement?
