6th Grade Nonfiction
(Along the Ring of Fire)
(Along the Ring of Fire)
The author's purpose for including paragraph 2 is to explain...
A. how the surface of the planet effects volcano
B.what causes plates to shift from on place to another
C. where volcanoes are formed on the planet
D. who discovered the motion of the plates
A. How the surface of the planet effects volcano
Read this sentence from paragraph 1. Once again her room looked like a whirlwind had blown through it, and she knew exactly who the culprit was. The author uses hyperbole in this sentence to —
F describe the condition of Alice’s room
G explain why Mary plays in Alice’s room
H reveal how often Alice cleans her room
J tell how Alice feels as she enters her room
F describe the condition of Alice’s room
At the top of the article, the words “Student Voices Column” are in boldface type and placed between horizontal lines in order to —
A highlight a featured section of the newspaper
B indicate that the newspaper article conveys the ideas of all students
C suggest the urgent nature of the newspaper article
D emphasize that the newspaper is published by middle school students
A. Highlight a featured section of the newspaper
The author’s word choice in paragraph 1 introduces a tone of —
F alarm
G delight
H amazement
J embarrassment
F. Alarm
In paragraph 6, the author explains that lava...
A. Flows from more active volcanic areas
B. Is not as damaging as ash, dirt, and rock
C. Is not involved in every volcanic eruption
D. Flows afer ash, dirt, and rock erupt from the volcano.
C. Is not involved in every Volcanic eruption
In paragraph 2, the word appraise means —
A offer feedback for
B respond quickly to
C examine carefully
D arrange in a tidy manner
C examine carefully
In paragraph 1, the reader knows that the students —
F have expressed interest in newspaper articles about the menu
G are divided in their attitudes about the quality of the cafeteria food
H have discussed their food preferences with the cafeteria staff
J are lacking information about the reasons for the menu changes
J. Are lacking information about the reasons for the menu changes
Which word in paragraph 18 does the author use to influence the reader’s attitude about Sydney?
A. Shy
B. Appear
C.Demanded
D.Anxious
C. Demanded
Which sentence best summarizes paragraph 10?
A Mount Fuji, a volcano located in a national park in Japan, is used as farmland.
B Farmers often plant crops next to inactive volcanoes in Japan.
C Island chains, including Japan, New Zealand, and Hawaii, were formed by volcanoes.
D Mount Fuji, part of a national park, is an inactive volcano that helped to form parts of Japan.
D. Mount Fuji, part of a national park, in an inactive volcano that helped to form parts of Japan.
The author includes paragraphs 11– 13 mainly to —
F suggest that Alice will forgive Mary
G create sympathy for how Alice treated Mary
H reveal Mary’s regret for her actions
J explain Alice’s fondness for the stuffed rabbit
G create sympathy for how Alice treated Mary
In paragraph 3, the author puts “old- fashioned” in quotation marks to —
A highlight an important phrase
B indicate a disagreement between chefs
C emphasize the style of a particular dish
D introduce an unfamiliar term
C. Emphasize the style of particular dish
Based on information in the story, the reader understands that Zach —
A has spoken to Sydney sometimes in class
B has seen Sydney and Jada communicate with each other
C knows that Sydney and Jada enjoy science
D feels that he will be a good partner for Jada
B. Has Seen Sydney and Jada enjoy science
Which sentence from the article states an opinion about the Ring of Fire?
F As the plates slide past one another, the action can sometimes result in volcanic activity.
G The Ring of Fire stretches from the west coast of South America northward to Alaska.
H The Ring of Fire is constructive in other ways too.
J Volcanic activity creates some of the most spectacular fireworks found in nature.
J. Volcanic activity creates some of the most spectacular fireworks found in nature.
The empty swing in paragraph 15 leads Alice to the resolution by helping her realize — A how much Mary enjoys playing with the stuffed animals
B the ways she can apologize to Mary for what has happened
C the regret she feels about her earlier reaction toward Mary
D why she enjoys spending time outdoors with Mary
C the regret she feels about her earlier reaction toward Mary
Which detail from paragraphs 3 and 4 emphasizes the author’s positive viewpoint about menu items?
F looked like real fried chicken, golden brown and crispy
G cauliflower crust instead of pizza dough
H macaroni and cheese using nonfat dairy products
J made with grilled bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions
F. Looked like real fried chicken, golden brown and crispy
Which sentence best expresses a theme of the story?
F Opinions from others are sometimes unwelcome.
G Everyday heroes receive little attention for their good deeds.
H Acquaintances often make the best of friends.
J Important lessons can come from unlikely sources.
J. Important Lessons can come from unlikely sources
Based on the article, the reader can determine that volcanic activity —
A often creates more than it destroys
B affects the culture of the Pacific
C still requires further investigation
D occurs on a regular basis
A often creates more than it destroys
The author chooses to use this point of view because —
F Alice is the older sibling
G characters can express feelings
H Mary is the younger sibling
J characters can describe the setting
G characters can express feelings
Read this sentence from paragraph 4. Eighth- grader Jasmine Firestone says, “The new tacos on Tuesdays are the best food in the world!” Why does the author include this example of hyperbole?
A to indicate which days the tacos will be served
B to convey how large the tacos will be
C to emphasize how delicious the new tacos taste
D to highlight which students will eat the tacos
C. To emphasize how delicous the new tacos taste
Zach’s character is important to the story because he —
A shows Jada she is a good partner
B allows Jada to be herself
C gives Jada a chance to answer questions
D lets Jada talk about school
B. Allows Jada to be herself