Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts : Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts
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Example Questions
Example Question #92 : Language
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
No longer existing
Context
Knack
Soothe
Extinct
Extinct
When something is extinct, it means it no longer exists.
To use extinct in a sentence, "The panda bear is endanger of becoming extinct."
Example Question #102 : Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
With a speaking voice that can be clearly heard.
Aloud
Allowed
Allow
Allude
Aloud
To read something aloud means to read it so people can hear it. Not silently or at a whisper.
To use aloud in a sentence, “The teacher decided the class would read the chapter aloud.”
Example Question #4 : Verify Preliminary Determinations Of Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.D
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
To have been given permission.
Elude
Allude
Allowed
Aloud
Allowed
When something is allowed, it is permitted.
To use allowed in a sentence, “The lifeguard said we were allowed to dive in the deep end of the pool.”
Example Question #103 : Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
The type of environment in which an animal normally lives.
Hobby
Habitat
Habit
Habitual
Habitat
Most animals have a natural habitat. Birds in trees, whales in oceans, etc.
To use habitat in a sentence, “The tiger was returned to its natural habitat, a jungle in Asia.”
Example Question #6 : Verify Preliminary Determinations Of Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.D
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
Follow in an effort to capture.
Peruse
Provoke
Pursue
Purse
Pursue
When you pursue something, you are trying to get it.
To use pursue in a sentence, “I have chosen to pursue a college degree.”
Example Question #104 : Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
Examine carefully or at length.
Pursue
Provoke
Peruse
Purse
Peruse
When you peruse an article, you are not skimming it. You are spending significant time reading through it.
To use peruse in a sentence, “I decided to peruse the article because I found the topic so interesting.”
Example Question #3 : Verify Preliminary Determinations Of Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.D
Select the word that matches the definition provided:
Bring to an end.
Thermal
Terminate
Termite
Trite
Terminate
When you terminate something, you end it.
To use terminate in a sentence, “They decided to terminate his job at the factory.”
Example Question #9 : Verify Preliminary Determinations Of Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.D
Select the word that matches the definition provided:
Relating to a city or densely populated area.
Rubble
Rural
Urban
Urbane
Urban
Cities are referred to as urban areas.
To use urban in a sentence, “He liked living in an urban environment, there were tall buildings everywhere.”
Example Question #1 : Verify Preliminary Determinations Of Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.D
Select the word that matches the definition provided:
Relating to the countryside rather than the town.
Urbane
Rurik
Rural
Urban
Rural
People who live on farms or near small towns are often considered to live in rural areas.
To use rural in a sentence, “She was from a small, rural community with only one stop light.”
Example Question #101 : Language
Select the word that matches the definition provided:
A solemn pledge to do something.
View
Vowel
Vow
Vice
Vow
When you vow to do something, you are making a promise to do it.
To use vow in a sentence, “He made a vow that he would always take care of her.”
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