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English Language Arts 6 (Grade 6) Midterm — Quick Check, Units 1–3

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ELA Grade 6 10 multiple choice

Free printable English Language Arts 6 midterm (Grade 6): 10 multiple-choice questions covering Reading Literature, Reading Informational Text, Vocabulary & Word Parts. Answer key included — customize it in the Midterm Maker.

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English Language Arts 6 (Grade 6) Midterm — Quick Check, Units 1–3
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Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

Covers: Reading Literature · Reading Informational Text · Vocabulary & Word Parts

Part 1: Multiple Choice

  1. The resolution of a story is the part where
    1. A. tension builds toward the turning point
    2. B. the conflict is settled and the story wraps up
    3. C. the problem first begins
    4. D. the main character is first introduced
  2. Read the passage: "Before he left, Grandpa said, 'Keep an eye on that old bridge. One good storm and it won't hold.'" This line is most likely an example of
    1. A. resolution
    2. B. foreshadowing
    3. C. flashback
    4. D. a simile
  3. Read the passage: "Leo slammed the door, threw his backpack on the floor, and stomped up the stairs without saying hello." What can you infer about Leo?
    1. A. He is happy to be home
    2. B. He is excited to share good news
    3. C. He is upset about something
    4. D. He is calm and relaxed
  4. Read the passage: "First, rinse the beans. Next, soak them in water overnight. Finally, cook them for two hours." What text structure is used?
    1. A. Sequence
    2. B. Problem and solution
    3. C. Description
    4. D. Compare and contrast
  5. Where in a nonfiction book would you find a list of important terms and their meanings?
    1. A. The glossary
    2. B. The index
    3. C. The title page
    4. D. The table of contents
  6. Read the passage: "Honeybees are important to farmers. As bees move from flower to flower collecting nectar, they carry pollen that helps plants make fruit and seeds. Without bees, crops such as apples and blueberries would produce much less food." What is the main idea?
    1. A. Honeybees make honey from nectar
    2. B. Farmers grow many kinds of crops
    3. C. Honeybees help crops produce food by spreading pollen
    4. D. Apples and blueberries are popular fruits
  7. The words "biology" and "biography" share the root "bio." What does "bio" mean?
    1. A. Life
    2. B. Water
    3. C. Book
    4. D. Earth
  8. In the word "rewrite," what does the prefix "re-" mean?
    1. A. Again
    2. B. Under
    3. C. After
    4. D. Not
  9. The words "transport" and "portable" share the root "port." What does "port" mean?
    1. A. Write
    2. B. See
    3. C. Hear
    4. D. Carry
  10. The words "autograph" and "paragraph" share the root "graph." What does "graph" mean?
    1. A. Life
    2. B. Write
    3. C. Light
    4. D. Sound

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