Are You Smarter

Than a 6th Grader?

Question #1Which word is the predicate adjective in the

sentence below?

The bubbly teacher was very enthusiastic.

A. bubblyB. teacherC. wasD. enthusiastic

Answer #1

D. enthusiastic

Question #2Which sentence would be the BEST closing

sentence for the following paragraph?

Eating a healthy lunch can change your day. Foods high in sugar will give you quick energy but leave you tired after only an hour. Lunch foods such as peanut butter, nuts, tuna, or cheese give you energy that lasts much longer.

Question #2

A. Most lunches are too expensive for many people.

B. It pays to think about what you are eating.C. Have you ever eaten a good tuna sandwich?D. Lunchtime on a rainy day is a wonderful

experience.

Answer #2

B. It pays to think about what you are eating.

Question #3What is the purpose of the sentence below?

Put your bike in the garage at the end of the afternoon.

A. to show excitementB. to give a commandC. to ask a questionD. to give information

Answer #3

B. to give a command

Question #4Which conjunction BEST fills in the blank in the

sentence below?

Chantal was very hungry, ( ) she ordered a piece of pizza.

A. whileB. andC. butD. so

Answer #4

D. so

Question #5Which sentence BEST combines the two sentences below?Janson bought a new standard size basketball. Janson practiced

with the basketball every afternoon for a month.

A. Janson bought a new basketball and practiced with the basketball for a month it was standard size.

B. Janson bought a new standard size basketball and Janson practiced with the basketball every afternoon for a month.

C. Janson bought a new standard size basketball and practiced with it every afternoon for a month.

D. Jason bought a new standard size basketball, because he practiced with the basketball every afternoon for a month.

Answer #5

C. Janson bought a new standard size basketball and practiced with it every afternoon for a month.

Question #6Which word in the sentence below is a preposition?

Thursday afternoon, Patricia and Calvin cleaned in the basement.

A. Thursday B. afternoonC. andD. in

Answer #6

D. in

Question #7Which word BEST fills in the blank in the

sentence below?

I bought a new jigsaw puzzle for my cousins, so I need to go give it to ( ).

A. theirB. them C. theyD. us

Answer #7

B. them

Question #1

Which word from the sentence below is a an indirect object?

Gina gave Max the book.A. GinaB. gaveC. MaxD. book

Answer #1

C. Max

Question #2Adrienne looked at the index on the following

slide for some information about outer space. What information will she find on pages 63-68?

Question #2Armstrong, Neil………………………….7Asteroid belt…………………………….37Astronomy……………………………11-13Earth………………………………….49-56Gravity……………………………22, 58, 60Jupiter…………………………………63-68Mars…………………………………...57-62Mercury………………………………..39-44Neptune………………………………...77-80

Question #2Adrienne looked at the index on the following

slide for some information about outer space. What information will she find on pages 63-68?

A. how far Earth is from the sunB. the phases of the moonC. information about Jupiter and its moonsD. information about Halley’s Comet

Answer #2

C. Information about Jupiter and its moons

Question #3Which sentence is the topic sentence for the

following paragraph?

Some butterflies escape to cold weather by migrating to a warmer place. The orange-and-black monarch butterfly travels the farthest. Monarch butterflies spend a lot of time soaring, rather than flying. This helps them save energy.

Question #3

A. sentence 1B. sentence 2C. sentence 3D. sentence 4

Answer #3

A. sentence 1

Question #4

Which sentence in the paragraph is a fragment?

If you think aardvarks have a funny-sounding name. Take a look at their appearance. They are among the strangest-looking creatures on Earth. Aardvarks, which live in Africa, have thick bodies.

Question #4

A. If you think aardvarks have a funny-sounding name.

B. Take a look at their appearance.C. They are among the strangest-looking

creatures on Earth.D. Aardvarks, which live in Africa, have thick

bodies.

Answer #4

A. If you think aardvarks have a funny-sounding

name

Question #5Which sentence is NOT related to the main

idea of the paragraph and should be removed?

In 1066, the Normans of France conquered England. England’s best land was divided among Norman noblemen. Then, Normans took over all positions in the government, courts, and church. The French-speaking Normans ruled England, and English-speaking people were their servants. Nowadays, the Channel connects England to France.

Question #5

A. sentence 2B. sentence 3C. sentence 4D. sentence 5

Answer #5

D. sentence 5

Question #6What is the purpose of the sentence below?

Can we reconsider the decision to shorten the art class?

A. to ask a questionB. to give a commandC. to make a statementD. to express excitement

Answer #6

A. to ask a question

Question #7Ronnie is reading a story about a sale at a local

hobby shop. Which of the following sentences contains an error?

A. Several of us plan to stock up for the future.B. Shopping for a bargain can be fun.C. You and her should try out the sale.D. Paints, pencils, and other supplies are

discounted.

Answer #7

C. You and her should try out the sale

Question #1Which word has the spelling error in the

sentence below?Your determinashun and patriotism qualify you

for the administrative position.

A. determinashunB. patriotismC. qualifyD. administrative

Answer #1

A. determinashun (determination)

Question #2Why are transition words important to

paragraph development?

A. They introduce the main idea.B. They provide more information about the

topic sentence.C. They help ideas flow from one sentence to

the next.D. They sum up the topic of the paragraph.

Answer #2

C. They help ideas flow from one sentence to the next.

Question #3Use the table of contents on the following slide

to answer the question below.

Using the table of contents, which lesson should you look in to find specific information about voting?

Question #3Table of ContentsChapter 1……Citizenship and GovernmentLesson 1….Systems of GovernmentLesson2..Local, State, and Federal GovernmentLesson 3..American Constitutional DemocracyLesson 4….International RelationshipsLesson 5…Roles of the Citizen

Question #3

A. Lesson 1B. Lesson 2C. Lesson 4D. Lesson 5

Answer #3

D. Lesson 5

Question #4Which sentence could be the topic sentence for

the paragraph below?

The sea is rich in salt and chemicals such as iodine and magnesium. A fortune in rare minerals-nickel, cobalt, and copper-is found under the seabed. Large deposits of oil and natural gas lie under the sea. You can see why the sea is a giant source of wealth.

Question #4

A. Humans require iodine in their daily diets.B. The ocean is a great place to take a

vacation.C. The sea has very little to offer in terms of

health.D. The sea is a kind of “gold” mine.

Answer #4

D. The sea is a kind of “gold” mine.

Question #5Which punctuation mark is missing from the

sentence below?“What career appeals to you?” asked Rickys

father.A. periodB. apostropheC. quotation marksD. comma

Answer #5

B. apostrophe

Question #6Which word BEST completes the sentence

below?The student ( ) taking all the pencils needs to

return them. A. whoseB. who’sC. whosD. whos’

Answer #6

B. who’s

Question #7A semicolon should be added to the sentence

below. After which word does the semicolon need to be added?

The young women found a table at the café both looked like they needed a long break.

A. womenB. tableC. cafeD. they

Answer #7

C. cafe

Question #1Which sentence does NOT relate to the rest of the

paragraph and should be removed?

Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin in 1793. In 1794 he received a patent for the cotton gin. Some people doubt he actually invented it. Some people prefer cotton over silk.

Question #1

A. sentence 1B. sentence 2C. sentence 3D. sentence 4

Answer #1

D. sentence 4

Question #2Which word BEST fills in the blank in the

sentence below?

The ( ) hands worked quickly and with great skill.

A. chefB. chef’C. chefsD. chef’s

Answer #2

D. chef’s

Question #3Which sentence in the paragraph below is a

run-on sentence?

Saturday was the date of an important football game. Fans packed the stadium to watch the two rival teams. The score was close, which made everyone alert through the whole game. The fans screamed as the game ended they thought it was very exciting.

Question #3

A. sentence 1B. sentence 2C. sentence 3D. sentence 4

Answer #3

D. sentence 4

Question #4Which of the following is the correct way to

address a letter?

A. Dear mr. Monty,B. Dear Mr. monty,C. Dear Mr. Monty,D. dear Mr. Monty,

Answer #4

C. Dear Mr. Monty,

Question #5In the paragraph below, which word or phrase

is stated too often?

Collyn and Mary were going to a field trip on Monday. Collyn and Mary planned to take sketchbooks to the museum. Collyn and Mary would draw sketches of artwork at the museum. Collyn and Mary wanted to use their sketches to do their own paintings.

Question #5

A. sketchesB. museumsC. Collyn and MaryD. artwork

Answer #5

C. Collyn and Mary

Question #6Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A. Wow. You recited the poem perfectly.B. Wow, you recited the poem perfectly.C. Wow! You recited the poem perfectly!D. Wow you recited the poem perfectly!

Answer #6

C. Wow! You recited the poem perfectly!

Question #7Rosetta is choosing a topic for a social studies

report on the Revolutionary War. Which topic has the BEST focus?

A. Battles in the Revolutionary WarB. Georgians Who Fought in the Civil WarC. The Battle of Lexington in the

Revolutionary WarD. The Leaders of the British Navy

Answer #7

C. The Battle of Lexington in the Revolutionary War

Question #1Which of the sentences in the paragraph below is a

complex sentence?

After they ate a huge breakfast, Maya and Toni were ready to run errands. They made a list and changed into proper clothing. Maya got out the backpacks, and Toni filled the water bottles. They were ready for the big outing!

Question #1

A. sentence 1B. sentence 2C. sentence 3D. sentence 4

Answer #1

A. sentence 1

Question #2Which word has the spelling error in the

sentence below?Did you see the new catalog that lists the

features of the studdio apartment?

A. catalogB. featuresC. studdioD. apartment

Answer #2

C. studdio (studio)

Question #3In the paragraph below, sentence 4 is out of

order. Where should it BEST be placed?The day my dad run the marathon was one of

the most exciting days of my life. That Tuesday morning we got up early to get ready for the marathon. Before we went to the park, we had breakfast. Finally, dad finished her race in good time. During the race, we watched a lot of people running hard. I could not believe how many participated.

Question #3

A. after sentence 1B. after sentence 2C. after sentence 3D. after sentence 6

Answer #3

D. after sentence 6

Question #4Which word from the sentence below is a

conjunction?

Delia needed to draw her sketch, so she bought a charcoal pencil.

A. drawB. sketchC. soD. charcoal

Answer #4

C. so

Question #5What does the phrase “sweetened with sugar and

decorated” modify?With great enthusiasm, Monique and Bianca brought

the cake, sweetened with sugar and decorated, to the dining room table.

A. cakeB. Monique and BiancaC. enthusiasmD. table

Answer #5

A. cake

Question #6

Which of the following is a simple sentence?A. I hope the attend camp this summer, but I

always want to go to Colorado.B. If Hope would write more clearly, the

teacher could read her essay.C. The various stores are offering sales for the

next few weeks.D. The trees blew in the storm, but they never

fell down.

Answer #6

C. The various stores are offering sales for the next few weeks.

Question #7Where should a comma be placed in the

sentence below?When you get the forms in the mail fill them

out and return them right away.A. after getB. after mailC. after outD. after return

Answer #7

B. after mail