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Generation Date: 04/02/2014
Generated By: Cheryl Shelton
Title: Grade 6 - Language
My first flight on a jet was going fine until the very end. The pilot
came on the speakers and said, "We will be beginning our descent
into New York City shortly. We will be landing in just 20 minutes.
There's going to be some turbulence. Please buckle your seat belts. It
could get a little rough."
Then, the attendant came down the aisle to see if anyone needed
help getting strapped in. She was amiable enough, smiling and kind, but still I was terrified. I
closed my eyes and held on tight for the rest of the journey. We were rattled and thrown about so
much, I wasn't sure we'd make it!
1. What is the best definition for the word descent in the passage above?
A. a quick turn
B. a long flight
C. a beginning
D. a move down
2. What is the best definition for the word turbulence in the passage above?
A. sunshine
B. clouds
C. bumpiness
D. quickness
3.
Phil was very happy to learn that his tumor was benign and would not make him sick.
Looking at the sentence above, what is the definition of benign?
A. harmless
B. deadly
C. large
D. painful
Each year, millions of people in this country get sick from the bacteria in food.
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Sometimes these illnesses lead to more serious illnesses. The bacteria in food can lead
to kidney failure, arthritis, infections, and many other serious diseases. The Food and
Drug Administration tells us how to keep food safe. It is very important to keep cold
foods cold. Hot foods must be kept hot, as much as possible, before eating them. We
must wash our hands and make sure the utensils and cutting boards that we use are
clean. We also have to keep raw meat separate from other foods.
Which of the following relationships is most similar to the relationship below?
bacteria : diseases
A. raw : separate
B. spoiled food : sickness
C. hands : utensils
D. safe : clean
5.
The students were impressed by the one who instructs their class.
Which of the following words best replaces the words one who instructs in the sentence above?
A. instructful
B. instructor
C. instructly
D. instructable
6.
Charlotte was given a good tip on how to beat the video game.
The meaning of the word tip in this sentence is
A. a hint.
B. to give money.
C. a point.
D. to push over.
7. Identify the meaning of the suffix underlined within the following word: meteorology
A. study of
B. condition of
C. process of
D. without
8.
The sculptor showed a high degree of skill on Mount Rushmore.
In the sentence above, the word degree means
A. level.
B. understanding.
C. award.
D. unit of temperature.
9. Read the following passage.
Before the bell rang, Principal Crum was in the hallway discussing with Mrs.
Walters about how to get more students to join the Glee Club. Meanwhile, Mrs. Walter's
students were chattering with one another about the latest celebrity gossip.
Which of these statements is correct?
A. Someone who likes to chatter rarely wants to talk on the phone.
B. Discussing and chattering are both forms of verbal communication.
C. A person who chatters is much louder than a person who discusses.
D. A person who discusses talks faster than a person who chatters.
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hook n.
1a) a curved or bent device for catching, holding, or pulling b) something intended to
trap and ensnare
2) something curved or bent like a hook; esp. pl : FINGERS
3) a flight or course of a ball that deviates from a straight direction opposite to the hand
of the player propelling it; also : a ball following such a course—compare slice
4) a short blow delivered with a circular motion by a boxer while the elbow remains bent
and rigid
5) HOOK SHOT
6) BUTTONHOOK
7) quick or summary removal--used with get or give
8) a device esp. in music or writing that catches the attention
9) a selling point or marketing scheme
What is the correct meaning of the word hook in the sentence below?
The hook for the song was so catchy that Marie kept singing the chorus to herself all
afternoon.
A. definition 5
B. definition 1
C. definition 3
D. definition 8
When ballet first began, it was just a dance interpretation of fencing, a style of
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fighting. As the dance developed, its movements became more complex. Now, all ballet
movements are based on good posture, the pointing of the toe, and being flexible. One
of the basic moves in ballet is the pirouette. When a dancer pirouettes, she makes a
controlled turn on one leg that can start on one or two legs bent and then ends the turn
on one pointed toe. This single move demonstrates the difficulty and elegance of ballet.
Which of the following relationships is most similar to the relationship below?
pirouette : dancer
A. needle : tailor
B. sword : fencer
C. book : author
D. sprint : runner
12. Using your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, answer the question.
Every fall at the orchard, there is a bountiful crop of apples that last us all year round.
What is the meaning of bountiful?
A. generous
B. miniature
C. squishy
D. beautiful
13. Which of the following best completes the analogy below?
pear : apple :: lemon :
A. strawberry
B. grape
C. orange
D. peach
14. plateau n. [French] 1: a land area having a relatively level surface raised above the
land next to it 2: a region of little or no change 3: a level of achievement
What is the origin of the word plateau?
A. English
B. Dutch
C. Italian
D. French
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If you would have a more positive outlook, you would see there is a lot to enjoy in life.
What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence above?
A. a fully-developed photograph
B. a feeling of certainty
C. an upbeat attitude
D. a number value above zero
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Have you ever spent a hot afternoon playing ball with your friends? Or maybe
you've run around the park with your dog? Bet you were pretty sweaty and thirsty when
you finished playing! Maybe you were even thirsty enough to guzzle an entire gallon of
water. That thirst was a sign of dehydration. Dehydration means that your body is losing
more fluids than it takes in, and that's not good for your health! Don't depend on your
thirst to tell you whether or not your body needs a refill. Make sure you drink water a few
hours before gearing up for physical activities, and keep drinking after you're done. Be
smart and stay hydrated!
Based on the information in the selection, which of the following relationships is most similar to
the relationship below?
thirst : dehydration
A. gallon : water
B. thirsty : playing
C. refill : dehydrated
D. sweat : physical activity
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The security guard told Monica to state her name.
The meaning of the word state in this sentence is
A. a condition.
B. a territory.
C. to say.
D. to be quiet.
18. skid n. [Scandinavian] 1: an uncontrolled sliding motion over a surface; 2: a part of
the landing gear of certain aircraft; 3: a plank or log used as support for rolling heavy
objects; 4. a part that applies pressure to a wheel to cause a vehicle to brake
What is the correct meaning of the word skid in the sentence below?
Angelique's car went into a skid on the icy bridge.
A. Definition 4
B. Definition 1
C. Definition 2
D. Definition 3
19.
Adversities such as poverty, poor grades, and a weak family background can be
overcome with hard work.
Looking at the sentence above, what is the meaning of adversities?
A. pleasures
B. obstacles
C. confusion
D. obligations
20.
In colonial times, the man of the house made sure that the fire was carefully
banked so it would burn all night. In the morning, he would blow the glowing embers into
flame again with a bellows. If the fire went out, one of the children would be sent to a
neighbor's for hot coals.
Using context clues from the paragraph above, what is the meaning of the word bellows?
A. a device used for blowing air on a fire
B. a device used to call someone
C. a person shouting very loudly
D. a room in the cellar of a building