Grade 6 - California Standards Tests (CSTs) Released Items

Which words from the poem’s first and last stanzas tell the reader that these stanzas are written in the first person?
1. Phoenix, sky
2. night, dreams
3. beyond, across
4. I, my
In this poem, what is both destructive and creative?
1. fire
2. ash
3. light
4. air
The Phoenix could best represent a person who
1. makes a promise and then breaks it.
2. loses everything and starts over.
3. wants only to be carefree and have fun.
4. lives a life of habit and routine.
Which words from the poem are intended to provide a sense that the poem was written long ago?
1. soar, fly
2. branches, twigs
3. flame, burn
4. doth, perchance
Read this sentence from the editorial.

In this sentence, the word lot means
1. a great amount.
2. a complete group.
3. a section of land.
4. a result of chance.
Read this sentence from the editorial.

This statement would be made stronger by adding which of these sentences?
1. After all, Marvin’s store stocks thousands of the latest video releases.
2. After all, videos rented at the store do not have to be returned the same day.
3. After all, the management at the store is friendly and helpful.
4. After all, Marvin’s store occupies 2,000 square feet at the shopping center.
The author’s argument in Paragraph 2 that renting videos is “less expensive” than going to the movies would have been stronger if she had included
1. a newspaper story on the expense of managing a theater.
2. a quotation from a moviegoer regarding the cost of tickets.
3. a chart comparing theater ticket prices to movie rental prices.
4. a statement from the owner of the video store about his rental fees.
Which of the following sources would provide the best evidence to support the main idea in paragraph 3?
1. an editorial page about popular movies
2. a magazine about the history of moviemaking
3. a story about a famous filmmaker
4. a book about changing movies into videos
All of these are ways to tell the difference between spotted cats except
1. how big they are.
2. what their spots look like.
3. where they live.
4. how beautiful they are.
Which words from the passage are used as persuasion in that they express an attitude of sympathy for animals that are prey to big cats?
1. . . . how they move and hunt . . .
2. . . . might eat fruit, field mice, and large insects.
3. . . . dinner, which is usually an unfortunate antelope.
4. . . . that they are wild, powerful animals . . .
Which of these is the best summary of this passage?
1. All spotted cats are powerful, beautiful, and graceful.
2. Spotted cats may look similar, but they are different in many ways.
3. There are many different spotted cats in the world.
4. Spotted cats in the wild hunt many different kinds of animals.
Read these lines from the poem.

What does the word deploy mean?
1. spread
2. hide
3. ruin
4. grow
Read this line from the poem.

This line refers to the fact that the swan
1. is a threat to the other birds.
2. has disturbed the still water.
3. cannot find the food she seeks.
4. distracts from the pond’s beauty.
How does the poet achieve her tone?
1. She sets the poem in a public park.
2. She describes familiar things in a surprising way.
3. She uses lines of varying length.
4. She contrasts the swan with other birds.
How does the poet create a sense of activity in the poem?
1. She compares the bridge to an eye.
2. She avoids introducing too many characters in the poem.
3. She uses strong, descriptive words.
4. She keeps the length of each line fairly short.
What is the purpose of the metaphors used throughout the poem?
1. to explain the many uses of water
2. to help the reader visualize certain ideas
3. to avoid the need for characters
4. to show the reader that water is a symbol of life
Where would this passage most likely be found?
1. in a news magazine
2. in a collection of autobiographies
3. in a newspaper
4. in a collection of biographies
Which part of the passage is most likely fictional?
1. the description of the White House
2. the trip Harriet and Miss Hetty took to England
3. the conversation between Harriet and Miss Hetty
4. the background information about Harriet’s childhood
The passage is mainly about Harriet’s
1. Uncle James.
2. contributions to the United States.
3. love of flowers.
4. evening with the Prince of Wales.
Information in the passage supports the idea that Harriet’s family was
1. wealthy.
2. stubborn.
3. fun loving.
4. selfish.
How did Harriet help her uncle?
1. She traveled everywhere with him.
2. She was his housekeeper.
3. She was his hostess.
4. She helped him collect artwork.
Which 10-year-old child best meets the qualifications to be a youth volunteer at the Animal Shelter?
1. Matt, who is allergic to animal fur
2. Katie, who likes dogs but does not have an adult sponsor
3. Bryan, who can work with either cats or dogs on weekday afternoons
4. Amber, who wants to work with cats on Sunday afternoons
What is the first action that should be taken by a young person who wants to serve as a dog nuzzler?
1. Write a note stating this preference and attach it to the application form.
2. Call the director of the Animal Shelter before filling out the application form.
3. Call the volunteer information hotline to find out if a dog nuzzler position is available.
4. Complete the authorization and acknowledgment form and mail it to the Animal Shelter.
Which detail from Document A emphasizes the personal benefits of being a youth volunteer at the Animal Shelter?
1. The Animal Shelter of Sacramento County has volunteer opportunities for people of all ages.
2. Children 10 years of age or older are allowed to participate in some of our programs as youth volunteers when accompanied by an adult.
3. Youth volunteers learn responsibility as they serve the community.
4. Cat snugglers must be knowledgeable about cats and their needs.
Read this excerpt from Document C.

The phrase give permission and the word authorize suggest that the parent or legal guardian is able
1. to serve as an adult volunteer.
2. to give first aid to an injured youth.
3. to work as a kennel aide.
4. to grant power to others.
Which source would provide the most information about grooming dogs?
1. a book detailing the care of dogs
2. a pamphlet about dog kennels
3. a magazine article about the positive effects of owning a dog
4. a chart showing the sizes of various breeds of dogs
The author implies that large-sized dogs
1. are less comfortable around people.
2. are more difficult to handle.
3. need more human interaction.
4. respond better to youth volunteers.
The author makes the events of the passage seem more realistic by
1. describing the Owens home in careful detail.
2. supplying the conversation that might have taken place.
3. naming all seven of Jesse Owens’ sisters and brothers.
4. telling the name of the town where the events took place.
The phrase “as fast as the wind” in paragraph 7 is an example of
1. metaphor.
2. simile.
3. personification.
4. symbolism.
We can tell that this passage is an example of historical fiction because it
1. relates a folktale about imaginary people.
2. takes place in the United States of America.
3. tells a sequence of events involving a famous person.
4. has a happy ending for all of the characters.
This passage would most likely be found
1. in a sports magazine for young readers.
2. on the front page of a newspaper.
3. in a magazine about current world events.
4. on the editorial page of a newspaper.
In Italian, the word piano means
1. soft.
2. key.
3. loud.
4. string.
Why is it appropriate for the author to discuss bows in paragraph 2?
1. It shows that warlike people were also musical.
2. It shows how a bow is different from a harp.
3. It shows that stringed instruments are superior to other types of instruments.
4. It shows how stringed instruments were invented.
Which sentence from the passage shows that the piano is like both the harpsichord and the hammer dulcimer?
1. Unlike a guitarist or violinist, a pianist doesn’t actually see or touch the piano strings while playing.
2. Early stringed instruments resulted from these experiments with sound.
3. His new instrument combined a keyboard with the hammering, rather than plucking, of strings.
4. Therefore, the instrument was called a piano e forte, Italian words meaning “soft and loud.”
The topics within the passage allow for the comparison and contrast of
1. pianos.
2. instruments.
3. sounds.
4. inventors.
If Rudy’s friend Juan lives north of Smithville Road, Juan will
1. be on Rudy’s team.
2. be in Division AAA.
3. not be able to play in the league.
4. not have to attend the practices.
According to the registration form, additional forms may be obtained at any of these places except a
1. sports shop.
2. library.
3. grocery store.
4. school.
Read this line from the flyer.

What other information in the flyer conflicts with this statement?
1. The buyer can get an additional 10% off only by bringing the flyer.
2. The shoe sale will last for about two weeks.
3. The buyer should come quickly to get the right shoes.
4. The shoe store is located in the Oak Mountain Mall.
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the essay.

What is the meaning of the word minor as it is used in the sentence?
1. harmful
2. average
3. childish
4. unimportant
Which detail is intended to persuade the reader that lack of control hinders performance?
1. Good team players know the rules of the game.
2. Uncontrolled anger can actually cause a person to make errors.
3. Additionally, people can be labeled if they act out their frustrations.
4. Teaching students the consequences of their actions is part of sportsmanship.
Based on the essay, what does the author believe about young people?
1. Young people seldom experience frustration or anger.
2. Young people should participate in sports.
3. Young people can learn fairness and respect.
4. Young people can ignore the consequences of their actions.
An excerpt from a book titled Staying Calm Under Pressure would provide the strongest support for which section of the essay?
1. “Teaching Good Sportsmanship”
2. “Knowing Rules”
3. “Managing Frustration”
4. “Taking Responsibility”
Read this sentence from paragraph 7 of the essay.

As used in the sentence, what does the word direction mean?
1. location
2. guidance
3. ordering
4. administration
Which best summarizes paragraph 2 of the article?
1. Katie became an English teacher. She wrote lots of rhymes and stories.
2. Katie wrote rhymes and stories in notebooks and diaries. One rhyme became a song sung today, “America the Beautiful.”
3. Katie’s spelling got better as she grew older. She wrote “America the Beautiful.”
4. Katie became an English teacher because she liked to write. She wrote lots of rhymes and stories.
Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of the article.

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?
1. a poem about an object
2. a love ballad
3. a hymn of praise
4. a short excerpt from a diary
Why does the author of the article most likely include a quote from Katharine Bates in paragraph 7?
1. to help the reader picture a scene that Katharine Bates thought about before writing “America the Beautiful”
2. to explain why Katharine Bates visited Pikes Peak
3. to explain why Katharine Bates was disappointed that the group of teachers had to leave Pikes Peak
4. to show how much Katharine Bates’ spelling had improved since childhood
Read this sentence from paragraph 7 of the article.

What is the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence?
1. volume
2. area
3. supply
4. wilderness
Read this excerpt from paragraph 7 of the article.

Which sentence best describes the relationship between the underlined words?
1. Alabaster and white are opposite in meaning.
2. Alabaster adds to the meaning of white.
3. Alabaster is an informal word for white.
4. Alabaster is a specific type of white.
Read this sentence from paragraph 7 of the article.

What is the meaning of the word stanzas as used in the sentence?
1. sections of a poem
2. styles of writing
3. notebooks for writing
4. melodies in a song
Which source would best support the main ideas presented in paragraphs 11 and 12?
1. a book about the history of patriotic songs
2. a magazine about music clubs
3. an encyclopedia entry for the word anthem
4. a newspaper article from 1926
Which statement is best supported by the article?
1. Katharine Bates did not like any of the melodies that were entered into the contest.
2. Katharine Bates wrote “America the Beautiful” in the hope that it would become the official national anthem.
3. Katharine Bates knew that some parts of the poem needed to be rewritten when she submitted it for publication.
4. Katharine Bates’ trip to Colorado inspired her to write “America the Beautiful.”
What would be the best way to begin an online search for the final version of Bates’ poem?
1. Type “Katharine Bates.”
2. Type “America the Beautiful.”
3. Type “song lyrics.”
4. Type “spacious skies.”
Read this sentence.

Which Spanish word meaning “enclosure” can be used to complete the sentence?
1. bronco
2. corral
3. rodeo
4. lasso
Which French expression would be most appropriate to say to someone about to go on a journey?
1. A la carte!
2. Bon voyage!
3. Merci beaucoup!
4. Bon appétit!
A conversation can turn into an argument in the same way that a discussion can become
1. a privilege.
2. an examination.
3. a debate.
4. a quotation.
Read this sentence.

Which French word correctly fits in the sentence?
1. coupé
2. essay
3. café
4. entrée
Read this sentence.

Without changing the meaning of the sentence, which word can best be used to replace the underlined part?
1. products
2. animals
3. soup
4. shares
Read this sentence.

Without changing the meaning of the sentence, which word or words can best be used to replace the underlined word?
1. polished
2. ended
3. destroyed
4. used up
Read this sentence.

In this sentence, what is the meaning of the underlined phrase?
1. start all over
2. support the decision
3. work faster
4. avoid mistakes
What is the difference between playing and practicing?
1. Playing is done by several people together, and practicing is done alone.
2. Playing usually takes less time than practicing does.
3. Playing is done just for fun, and practicing is done to become better at a skill.
4. Playing has to do with sports, and practicing has to do with music.
Read these sentences.

Which of these statements is not correct?
1. A guffaw is a loud burst of laughter.
2. Guffaws and giggles are both forms of laughter.
3. People who giggle are always mocking others.
4. Giggles are more continuous but quieter than guffaws.
Read this sentence.

In the sentence, the underlined phrase suggests
1. to be careful.
2. to be upset.
3. to be jolly.
4. to be interested.
Miguel’s teacher has asked the students to conduct research about what it was like to live in another time and to write about what they learn. Miguel wants to write about boys who became knights in the Middle Ages.

To complete this assignment, Miguel will write a
1. book review.
2. narrative poem.
3. factual report.
4. persuasive essay.
Miguel’s teacher has asked the students to conduct research about what it was like to live in another time and to write about what they learn. Miguel wants to write about boys who became knights in the Middle Ages.

Miguel used this CD-ROM encyclopedia to help him research his topic.

To find information about his topic, Miguel should use the mouse to click on the diamond next to
1. 476 A.D.
2. 1400.
3. 1600.
4. 1760.
Which sentence could Miguel best add at the end of the first paragraph of his report?
1. Knights used strong horses to help them fight battles.
2. There probably were knights in other historical periods, too.
3. A man was not simply born a knight; he had to earn such a title.
4. Women could not become knights unless theypretended to be men.
If Miguel wants to write to his cousin in Mexico about what he is learning, he should write a
1. letter to the editor.
2. personal letter.
3. letter of request.
4. business letter.
Read this sentence from paragraph 2.

What is the correct way to spell the underlined word?
1. segests
2. sugests
3. seggests
4. Leave as is.
Read this sentence from paragraph 4.

What is the correct way to write the underlined words?
1. used to be but people
2. used to be but, people
3. used to be, but, people
4. Leave as is.
Read this sentence from paragraph 5.

What is the correct way to spell the underlined word?
1. pretected
2. protected
3. pratected
4. Leave as is.
Read this part of a sentence from paragraph 5.

What is the correct way to write the underlined words?
1. Redwood National Park, in northwestern California
2. Redwood national park, in Northwestern California
3. Redwood national park, in northwestern California
4. Leave as is.
Read this sentence.

This sentence offers support by
1. defining the subject.
2. comparing the subject to something else.
3. beginning a story about the subject.
4. including an example that illustrates the subject.
Read this sentence.

Which underlined word is spelled incorrectly?
1. Diagrams
2. easily
3. availible
4. sources
Read this sentence.

Which underlined word in this sentence shouldbe capitalized?
1. events
2. conference
3. exhibitions
4. workshops
Read this sentence.

What is the correct way to write the underlined part of this sentence?
1. first; but
2. first: but
3. first, but
4. Leave as is.
Which of the following Internet keywords would best help someone find more information about other basic folds used in origami?
1. origami history
2. origami animals
3. simple origami
4. origami paper
Which sentence is best added to the end of paragraph 3?
1. The driver experiences the same things as the passengers
2. We know what to pay attention to and we screen out the rest.
3. I wonder what happens when we do know the route.
4. New places do that to all of us.
Read these two sentences from paragraph 4.

Which word could best be used to join these sentences?
1. so
2. while
3. but
4. because
Read the last two sentences of paragraph 5.

Which word should be added to the beginning of the second sentence?
1. However,
2. Therefore,
3. Although,
4. Nevertheless,
Which sentence best serves as a summary to be added at the end of the report?
1. This is a good illustration of the concept.
2. The same phenomenon also occurs in the field of athletics.
3. The first and second days of school are stressful times.
4. Thus, in a sense, time speeds up when our surroundings become more familiar.
To complete this assignment, Serena will write a
1. personal letter.
2. factual report.
3. short story.
4. book review.
If Serena wants to obtain information from her state’s marine institute, she should write a
1. letter to the editor.
2. letter of complaint.
3. letter of request.
4. personal letter.
In the first sentence of the rough draft, what is a better way to write “filled many people with wonder”?
1. attracted tourists from many lands
2. captured people’s imaginations
3. inspired authors to write stories
4. caused people to have nightmares
What is the correct way to write the underlined part of sentence 15?
1. No one had ever saw
2. No one has ever seen
3. No one have ever seen
4. No one has ever saw
What is the correct way to capitalize these words from sentence 20?
1. An American scientist named Dr. clyde roper
2. An American Scientist named dr. clyde roper
3. An American scientist named Dr. Clyde Roper
4. An American Scientist named dr. Clyde Roper
Which of these sentences could best be added at the end of the rough draft?
1. Kaikoura Canyon is an undersea canyon located in the country of New Zealand.
2. Other scientists around the world are investigating the habitats of other marine creatures.
3. Such a discovery would help unlock the mysteries of this fascinating creature.
4. There are not very many people in the world who have ever seen giant squids.
Read the following sentence.

For which paragraph in the rough draft would this be the best concluding sentence?
1. the first paragraph
2. the second paragraph
3. the second paragraph
4. the fourth paragraph
Which sentence would be best to remove from the first paragraph?
1. Those who built the Tower of Pisa never meant for it to lean, though this is what has made it famous.
2. Other towers, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Tower of London, are known for their own unique qualities.
3. In recent years, workers have had to make the Tower of Pisa lean less, to make it safe for visitors to enter.
4. How did the tower come to lean, and how did workers make the Leaning Tower stand straighter?
What is the correct way to write the underlined part of sentence 5?
1. in the town of pisa, near the coast in Northwestern Italy
2. in the town of Pisa, near the coast in northwestern Italy
3. in the town of Pisa, near the Coast in northwestern Italy
4. in the town of pisa, near the coast in northwestern Italy
What is the correct way to write sentence 7?
1. This land, an old riverbed.
2. This land was old, and was a riverbed.
3. An old, riverbed is what the land was.
4. This land was an old riverbed.
How should sentence 8 best be rewritten to give the reader more information?
1. It was a poor location because the soil was sandy and soft.
2. It was the wrong place to build.
3. It was not a good place to choose because it was a poor choice.
4. It was an unfortunate decision.
The best way to provide a better transition between the second and third paragraphs would be to replace the word Then with which of these transitions?
1. All things being equal,
2. After it was closed,
3. To make it do that,
4. As they thought about it,
Which of the following revisions would make sentence 12 more informative?
1. There was very much soil taken out from beneath one side of the tower.
2. From under one side of the tower the workers took out an enormous quantity of soil.
3. The workers performed much labor to remove soil from its place under the tower.
4. About eight tons of soil were removed from the non-leaning side of the tower.
What is the correct way to spell the underlined word in sentence 14?
1. dosen’t
2. doesn’t
3. dossn’t
4. dosn’t
Which of these sentences would be best to add as the last sentence of the third paragraph?
1. The Tower of Pisa probably wouldn’t have been famous if it didn’t lean.
2. In another three hundred years, however, the process might have to be repeated.
3. Seventeen inches is a small but important difference in tilt for this tower.
4. If they had built the tower somewhere else, it might have stood straight.
Which organizational pattern was used to arrange the details in the second and third paragraphs?
1. spatial sequence
2. comparison and contrast
3. order of importance
4. time sequence
Which word from the report is spelled incorrectly?
1. amazingley
2. process
3. unique
4. ability
Read this sentence from the report.

Which is the correct punctuation for the underlined part of the sentence?
1. nor mate, but; they do perform
2. nor mate. But; they do perform
3. nor mate, but they do perform
4. nor mate but, they do perform
Read this sentence from the report.

Which is the best way to rewrite the sentence to form a complex sentence?
1. By a worker bee reaching the age of three weeks, it begins one of its primary functions—hunting for food.
2. A worker bee reaches the age of three weeks, so it begins one of its primary functions— hunting for food.
3. When a worker bee reaches the age of three weeks, it begins one of its primary functions—hunting for food.
4. A worker bee reaches the age of three weeks, but it begins one of its primary functions— hunting for food.
Read this excerpt from the report.

What is the correct way to revise the underlined part of the excerpt?
1. none of these behaviors is as fascinating
2. none of these behaviors was as fascinating
3. none of these behaviors been as fascinating
4. none of these behaviors had been as fascinating
Which sentence could best be added to the last paragraph to help summarize the report?
1. The discoveries of scientists help all people.
2. The wasp also uses many forms of communication.
3. The honeybee is a special insect because it produces honey and wax.
4. Like human language, the dance of the honeybees is a complicated form of communication.
Which keyword entry would best help the student locate more information about how honeybees exchange information?
1. organization + sting + scientist
2. bees + honey + organization
3. bees + communication + pheromones
4. scientist + insect + communication
Which word from the passage is not spelled correctly?
1. servived
2. commercials
3. merely
4. villain
Which sentence could best be added to the beginning of the second paragraph?
1. Obviously, some kinds are more complicated to make and operate than others.
2. Local schools and libraries are good places to find a string puppet show being presented.
3. Puppets continue to entertain people of all ages, and we all remember Pinocchio fondly.
4. It might surprise you to know that puppetry is a very old art form.
What is the correct way to use capitalization in the underlined words in sentence 6?
1. the Greek philosopher Plato
2. the greek philosopher plato
3. the Greek Philosopher Plato
4. the greek philosopher Plato
Which term best describes the passage?
1. an editorial
2. a humorous story
3. a descriptive report
4. an entertainment review
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the essay.

What is the correct spelling of the underlined word in the sentence?
1. tremindous
2. tremendous
3. tramendus
4. tremendus
Which sentence could best be added to paragraph 1 as a supporting detail?
1. Almost half of all hot dogs are sold between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
2. Boiling and grilling are popular ways to prepare hot dogs.
3. The Fourth of July is celebrated with fireworks.
4. Hot dogs are quite popular in both New York and Chicago.
Which sentence provides additional details to the information in paragraph 2?
1. A long-standing debate exists about whether hamburgers taste better than hot dogs.
2. Few fans of hot dogs would actually eat them for breakfast.
3. The average consumer has only a general idea about the basic ingredients of hot dogs.
4. Other varieties include tofu dogs, beef dogs, cheese dogs, and bun-length dogs.
Read these sentences from paragraph 3 of the essay.

Which transition could best be placed in the blank space?
1. unfortunately
2. for example
3. nevertheless
4. moreover
Which keyword entry could the author of the essay have used for an Internet search to find out that most people prefer mustard on their hot dogs?
1. most popular hot dog topping
2. how to prepare hot dogs
3. hot dog sales in the United States
4. types of hot dogs
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the report.

What is the correct way to punctuate the underlined part of the sentence?
1. fearless warrior—and the Greek philosopher
2. fearless warrior; and the Greek philosopher
3. fearless warrior: and the Greek philosopher
4. fearless warrior, and the Greek philosopher
Read these sentences from paragraph 3 of the report.

Which is the best way to combine these sentences without changing the meaning?
1. Which is the best way to combine these sentences without changing the meaning?
2. Alexander built cities to connect his empire, and his armies conquered new areas.
3. Alexander’s armies conquered new areas, yet he built cities to connect his empire.
4. Although Alexander built cities to connect his empire, his armies conquered new areas.
Read these sentences from paragraph 5 of the report.

Which is the best way to combine these sentences to form a simple sentence?
1. The Greeks spread their culture and philosophy all over the known civilized world, and they also spread their art and literature.
2. The Greeks spread their culture, philosophy, art, and literature all over the known civilized world.
3. The Greeks spread their culture and philosophy all over the known civilized world, but they also spread their art and literature.
4. The Greeks spread their culture and philosophy, also their art and literature, all over the known civilized world.
Read this sentence from paragraph 5 of the report.

What is the correct way to write the underlined part of the sentence?
1. has flourishes
2. has flourishing
3. flourished
4. flourish

Grade 6 - California Standards Tests (CSTs) Released Items

Choose the correct answer for each question.

Which words from the poem’s first and last stanzas tell the reader that these stanzas are written in the first person?

In this poem, what is both destructive and creative?

The Phoenix could best represent a person who

Which words from the poem are intended to provide a sense that the poem was written long ago?

Read this sentence from the editorial.

In this sentence, the word lot means

Read this sentence from the editorial.

This statement would be made stronger by adding which of these sentences?

The author’s argument in Paragraph 2 that renting videos is “less expensive” than going to the movies would have been stronger if she had included

Which of the following sources would provide the best evidence to support the main idea in paragraph 3?

All of these are ways to tell the difference between spotted cats except

Which words from the passage are used as persuasion in that they express an attitude of sympathy for animals that are prey to big cats?

Which of these is the best summary of this passage?

Read these lines from the poem.

What does the word deploy mean?

Read this line from the poem.

This line refers to the fact that the swan

How does the poet achieve her tone?

How does the poet create a sense of activity in the poem?

What is the purpose of the metaphors used throughout the poem?

Where would this passage most likely be found?

Which part of the passage is most likely fictional?

The passage is mainly about Harriet’s

Information in the passage supports the idea that Harriet’s family was

How did Harriet help her uncle?

Which 10-year-old child best meets the qualifications to be a youth volunteer at the Animal Shelter?

What is the first action that should be taken by a young person who wants to serve as a dog nuzzler?

Which detail from Document A emphasizes the personal benefits of being a youth volunteer at the Animal Shelter?

Read this excerpt from Document C.

The phrase give permission and the word authorize suggest that the parent or legal guardian is able

Which source would provide the most information about grooming dogs?

The author implies that large-sized dogs

The author makes the events of the passage seem more realistic by

The phrase “as fast as the wind” in paragraph 7 is an example of

We can tell that this passage is an example of historical fiction because it

This passage would most likely be found

In Italian, the word piano means

Why is it appropriate for the author to discuss bows in paragraph 2?

Which sentence from the passage shows that the piano is like both the harpsichord and the hammer dulcimer?

The topics within the passage allow for the comparison and contrast of

If Rudy’s friend Juan lives north of Smithville Road, Juan will

According to the registration form, additional forms may be obtained at any of these places except a

Read this line from the flyer.

What other information in the flyer conflicts with this statement?

Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the essay.

What is the meaning of the word minor as it is used in the sentence?

Which detail is intended to persuade the reader that lack of control hinders performance?

Based on the essay, what does the author believe about young people?

An excerpt from a book titled Staying Calm Under Pressure would provide the strongest support for which section of the essay?

Read this sentence from paragraph 7 of the essay.

As used in the sentence, what does the word direction mean?

Which best summarizes paragraph 2 of the article?

Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of the article.

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?

Why does the author of the article most likely include a quote from Katharine Bates in paragraph 7?

Read this sentence from paragraph 7 of the article.

What is the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence?

Read this excerpt from paragraph 7 of the article.

Which sentence best describes the relationship between the underlined words?

Read this sentence from paragraph 7 of the article.

What is the meaning of the word stanzas as used in the sentence?

Which source would best support the main ideas presented in paragraphs 11 and 12?

Which statement is best supported by the article?

What would be the best way to begin an online search for the final version of Bates’ poem?

Read this sentence.

Which Spanish word meaning “enclosure” can be used to complete the sentence?

Which French expression would be most appropriate to say to someone about to go on a journey?

A conversation can turn into an argument in the same way that a discussion can become

Read this sentence.

Which French word correctly fits in the sentence?

Read this sentence.

Without changing the meaning of the sentence, which word can best be used to replace the underlined part?

Read this sentence.

Without changing the meaning of the sentence, which word or words can best be used to replace the underlined word?

Read this sentence.

In this sentence, what is the meaning of the underlined phrase?

What is the difference between playing and practicing?

Read these sentences.

**In this poem, what is both destructive and creative?**

**The Phoenix could best represent a person who**

**Which of the following sources would provide the best evidence to support the main idea in paragraph 3?**

**Which of these is the best summary of this passage?**

**Which 10-year-old child best meets the qualifications to be a youth volunteer at the Animal Shelter?**

**What is the first action that should be taken by a young person who wants to serve as a dog nuzzler?**

**Which source would provide the most information about grooming dogs?**

**According to the registration form, additional forms may be obtained at any of these places except a**

**An excerpt from a book titled Staying Calm Under Pressure would provide the strongest support for which section of the essay?**

**Which best summarizes paragraph 2 of the article?**

**Which sentence best describes the relationship between the underlined words?**

**Which source would best support the main ideas presented in paragraphs 11 and 12?**

**Which statement is best supported by the article?**

**What would be the best way to begin an online search for the final version of Bates’ poem?**

**Which French expression would be most appropriate to say to someone about to go on a journey?**

**Without changing the meaning of the sentence, which word can best be used to replace the underlined part?**

**Without changing the meaning of the sentence, which word or words can best be used to replace the underlined word?**

**Which of these statements is not correct?**

Miguel’s teacher has asked the students to conduct research about what it was like to live in another time and to write about what they learn. Miguel wants to write about boys who became knights in the Middle Ages.

To complete this assignment, Miguel will write a

Miguel’s teacher has asked the students to conduct research about what it was like to live in another time and to write about what they learn. Miguel wants to write about boys who became knights in the Middle Ages.

Miguel used this CD-ROM encyclopedia to help him research his topic.

**Which sentence could Miguel best add at the end of the first paragraph of his report?**

**Which of the following Internet keywords would best help someone find more information about other basic folds used in origami?**

**Which sentence is best added to the end of paragraph 3?**

**Which sentence best serves as a summary to be added at the end of the report?**

**Which of these sentences could best be added at the end of the rough draft?**

**For which paragraph in the rough draft would this be the best concluding sentence?**

**Which sentence would be best to remove from the first paragraph?**

**How should sentence 8 best be rewritten to give the reader more information?**

**The best way to provide a better transition between the second and third paragraphs would be to replace the word Then with which of these transitions?**

**Which of these sentences would be best to add as the last sentence of the third paragraph?**

**Which is the best way to rewrite the sentence to form a complex sentence?**

**Which sentence could best be added to the last paragraph to help summarize the report?**

**Which keyword entry would best help the student locate more information about how honeybees exchange information?**

**Which word from the passage is not spelled correctly?**

**Which sentence could best be added to the beginning of the second paragraph?**

**Which term best describes the passage?**

**Which sentence could best be added to paragraph 1 as a supporting detail?**

**Which transition could best be placed in the blank space?**