English Language Arts 6 (Grade 6) Midterm — Semester 1, Form A

Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Read the sentence: "I never thought I'd be the one to find the lost puppy, but there it was, shivering under my porch." What point of view is used?
   1. A. Second person
   2. B. First person
   3. C. Third person limited
   4. D. Third person omniscient
2. 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
3. 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
4. In a story's plot, the climax is
   1. A. the introduction of the characters and setting
   2. B. the events that happen after the problem is solved
   3. C. the turning point, when tension is highest
   4. D. the background information at the beginning
5. 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
6. 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
7. Read the passage: "Because the town built a new bike path, more students now ride their bikes to school, and traffic near the school has gone down." What text structure is used?
   1. A. Question and answer
   2. B. Compare and contrast
   3. C. Cause and effect
   4. D. Sequence
8. What does a good summary of an informational article include?
   1. A. Every detail from the article in the same order
   2. B. Only the title and the author's name
   3. C. The reader's opinion about the topic
   4. D. The main idea and key details, without personal opinions
9. Which sentence states an opinion?
   1. A. Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
   2. B. Many schools close for part of the summer.
   3. C. Summer begins in late June in the United States.
   4. D. Summer is the best season of the year.
10. The words "however" and "on the other hand" usually signal
    1. A. a sequence of steps
    2. B. a cause
    3. C. an example
    4. D. a contrast
11. 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
12. Read the sentence: "The trail was so steep and narrow that the hike was arduous; we were exhausted by the time we reached the top." What does "arduous" mean?
    1. A. Short and easy
    2. B. Dangerous and illegal
    3. C. Beautiful and peaceful
    4. D. Very difficult and tiring
13. Which word is an antonym for "generous"?
    1. A. Friendly
    2. B. Giving
    3. C. Kind
    4. D. Selfish
14. Which word is a synonym for "enormous"?
    1. A. Ancient
    2. B. Huge
    3. C. Quiet
    4. D. Tiny
15. Which word has the most positive connotation for describing someone who is careful with money?
    1. A. Thrifty
    2. B. Cheap
    3. C. Greedy
    4. D. Stingy

Part 2: Written Response

16. Think of a story you have read this year. Explain its theme and how the main character changes from the beginning to the end. Use at least two details from the story.