Practice Test 11 - 6th Grade Writing
20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.
- In this geography explanation, which version uses more precise language to inform: Version 1 uses latitude, longitude, and hemisphere, while Version 2 says "where it is on Earth"?
- A writer claims our school should install more water bottle refill stations. Which evidence is most credible and relevant to the reason that it reduces plastic waste?
- The argument states a claim, then uses "First… Second… Finally…" to present three reasons with evidence. Which pattern best describes this organization?
- Review the student's draft for an informational paragraph (purpose: explain; audience: teacher). Which revision makes the main idea clearer? Student Draft (3 sentences): "Dogs are interesting. They do many things. Some are trained."
- Based on the relationship described in the sentence, what can a reader conclude about a didgeridoo?
- The word negligence is linked to the shifting cargo and near-capsizing through a cause/effect relationship. Based on this relationship, what does negligence most likely mean?
- Read the sentence. Amir has one best friend, so the detail is extra. Which sentence correctly punctuates the nonrestrictive appositive?
- Which evidence suggests that Emma's performance exceeded her own expectations despite her initial anxiety?
- When evaluating sources about hurricanes, what credibility concern is strongest for a webpage with no author and no date on weatherfactsnow.com?
- Read the passage: In deserts, many animals have adaptations that help them save water. A kangaroo rat can survive without drinking because it gets moisture from seeds and makes very concentrated urine. Desert foxes have large ears that release heat, helping them stay cool at night. For example, some lizards hide in burrows during the hottest hours to avoid overheating. The desert sky often looks purple during sunsets. Which sentence should be removed because it is less relevant to desert animal adaptations?
- Amir reads the word consequence and infers it means "a result." Which method should he use to check whether that meaning is correct?
- Which transition best connects these ideas by adding information: "The Industrial Revolution increased factory production. ____ it changed how many people lived and worked."
- Which writing task is an example of discipline-specific writing over an extended time frame in ELA?
- Read this sentence: "After a long debate, the city council voted to table the proposal until more research could be gathered." What does table mean in this sentence?
- Read this speech draft to the school board: "We propose a later start time because it can improve sleep and attendance." Which next sentence best maintains the formal style?
- Carlos used the word happy three times in his essay and wants synonyms. Which reference material should he use?
- A student is researching "dolphins" for a short project and quickly realizes the topic is too broad for one week. Which choice best shows appropriate refocusing of the inquiry?
- When writing about government and political topics, which sentence shows the most accurate capitalization of political terms and geographic references?
- For the research project on plastic pollution, which information is most relevant to the question "How does plastic affect ocean animals"?
- Which revision would BEST help Marcus maintain a formal style while explaining evaporation in his informative essay?