Language - MAP 6th Grade Reading
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Select the word that best completes the sentence.
The location of the house was a key
in her decision to buy it.
Select the word that best completes the sentence.
The location of the house was a key in her decision to buy it.
The definition of “factor” is a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome. The use of “factor” in this sentence informs the reader that location was one of several aspects of the house that influenced the purchaser.
The definition of “factor” is a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome. The use of “factor” in this sentence informs the reader that location was one of several aspects of the house that influenced the purchaser.
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Select the word that best completes the sentence.
The
was that his parents took the phone away for a week.
Select the word that best completes the sentence.
The was that his parents took the phone away for a week.
The definition of “consequence” is a result or effect of an action or condition. The use of “consequence” in this sentence informs the reader that the phone was taken away because of something he likely did.
The definition of “consequence” is a result or effect of an action or condition. The use of “consequence” in this sentence informs the reader that the phone was taken away because of something he likely did.
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Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
really wanting something to happen
Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
really wanting something to happen
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
Both impatient and eager mean to want something to happen. However, eager means you are excited- which is more positive. Impatient means you are pushy or demanding- which is negative. Eager is the correct answer.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
Both impatient and eager mean to want something to happen. However, eager means you are excited- which is more positive. Impatient means you are pushy or demanding- which is negative. Eager is the correct answer.
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Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
someone who works for someone
Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
someone who works for someone
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
Both employee and underling mean to work for someone. However, underling is more of a negative term.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
Both employee and underling mean to work for someone. However, underling is more of a negative term.
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Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
a smell
Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
a smell
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
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Select the word that is the negative connotation for the definition below:
Intelligent
Select the word that is the negative connotation for the definition below:
Intelligent
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All the above options have to do with intelligence, but “cunning” also has to do with deceit and trickery.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All the above options have to do with intelligence, but “cunning” also has to do with deceit and trickery.
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Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Young
Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Young
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All the above options have to do with being young, but “youthful” is the only option that has a positive connotation.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All the above options have to do with being young, but “youthful” is the only option that has a positive connotation.
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Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
A thin physique
Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
A thin physique
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All the above options have to do with a thin body, but “scrawny” has a negative connotation - unhealthy, malnourished, unattractive.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All the above options have to do with a thin body, but “scrawny” has a negative connotation - unhealthy, malnourished, unattractive.
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Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Careful with money
Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Careful with money
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with being careful with one’s money, “thrifty” has a positive connotation - frugal, economical.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with being careful with one’s money, “thrifty” has a positive connotation - frugal, economical.
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Select the term that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
Self-assured
Select the term that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
Self-assured
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with self-confidence, but “arrogant” has a negative connotation - cocky, conceited.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with self-confidence, but “arrogant” has a negative connotation - cocky, conceited.
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Select the term that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Person who tells falsehoods
Select the term that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Person who tells falsehoods
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with a person who gives misinformation, but “storyteller” has a positive connotation - narrator, poet.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with a person who gives misinformation, but “storyteller” has a positive connotation - narrator, poet.
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Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
There was a distinct
coming from the garage.
Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
There was a distinct coming from the garage.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with smells and odors, but “stench” has a negative connotation - stink, funk.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with smells and odors, but “stench” has a negative connotation - stink, funk.
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Fill in the blank with the term that has a positive connotation:
The food had a
taste.
Fill in the blank with the term that has a positive connotation:
The food had a taste.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options can be used to describe the taste of food, but only unique has a positive connotation - uncommon, rare.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options can be used to describe the taste of food, but only unique has a positive connotation - uncommon, rare.
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Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
He has a(n)
personality.
Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
He has a(n) personality.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options can be used to describe a reserved personality, but “loner” has a negative connotation - outcast, outsider
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options can be used to describe a reserved personality, but “loner” has a negative connotation - outcast, outsider
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Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
The way he walked was
.
Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
The way he walked was .
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options can be used to describe an abnormal way of walking, but “weird” has a negative connotation - strange, unnatural.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options can be used to describe an abnormal way of walking, but “weird” has a negative connotation - strange, unnatural.
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Which figure of speech is used in the sentence below?
Watching the performance was as entertaining as watching paint dry.
Which figure of speech is used in the sentence below?
Watching the performance was as entertaining as watching paint dry.
A simile is a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more vivid. In this case, comparing the performance with watching paint dry gives the reader the impression that the performance was very slow and boring.
A simile is a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more vivid. In this case, comparing the performance with watching paint dry gives the reader the impression that the performance was very slow and boring.
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Select the intensive pronoun in the following sentence:
No one was around to help me in the restaurant, so I cleaned off the table myself.
Select the intensive pronoun in the following sentence:
No one was around to help me in the restaurant, so I cleaned off the table myself.
Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
In this case, "myself" emphasizes the pronoun "I".
Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
In this case, "myself" emphasizes the pronoun "I".
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Select the intensive pronoun in the following sentence:
After waiting outside of the stadium all night, the crowd was finally able to congratulate the player himself.
Select the intensive pronoun in the following sentence:
After waiting outside of the stadium all night, the crowd was finally able to congratulate the player himself.
Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronoun himself emphasizes the noun player.
Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronoun himself emphasizes the noun player.
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Select the intensive pronoun in the following sentence:
No one was in the hotel lobby when I arrived, so I carried all of my bags myself.
Select the intensive pronoun in the following sentence:
No one was in the hotel lobby when I arrived, so I carried all of my bags myself.
Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronoun myself emphasizes the pronoun I.
Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronoun myself emphasizes the pronoun I.
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Select the correct intensive pronoun to complete the sentence.
He drove to California all by
.
Select the correct intensive pronoun to complete the sentence.
He drove to California all by .
Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
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