6th Grade Assessment Test On Sentences! Quiz
Formatting sentences is not as easy as people think it is as one wrong word could change the entire meaning of a sentence. Being a sixth grader, how good are your sentence forming skills? Take up the quiz below and get to see just how excellent your sentence skills are so far. All the best and keep perfecting the skills!
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Choose the sentence in which the quotation is correctly punctuated.
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"Is it easier," I asked, "for me to come to your house?"
- B.
"Is it easier" I asked, "for me to come to your house?"
- C.
Is it easier, I asked, "for me to come to your house?"
Correct Answer
A. "Is it easier," I asked, "for me to come to your house?"Explanation
The correct answer is "Is it easier," I asked, "for me to come to your house?" This sentence correctly uses quotation marks to indicate the spoken words of the speaker. The comma is placed before the closing quotation mark to separate the dialogue tag from the spoken words.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Choose the sentence in which the quotation is correctly punctuated.
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"Our neighbor reported I watched a fascinating program on sharks."
- B.
Our neighbor reported, "I watched a fascinating program on sharks."
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Our neighbor reported "I watched a fascinating program on sharks.
Correct Answer
B. Our neighbor reported, "I watched a fascinating program on sharks."Explanation
The correct answer is "Our neighbor reported, 'I watched a fascinating program on sharks.'" The comma is used to separate the reporting verb "reported" from the direct quotation, and the quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by the neighbor.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which sentence is correct?
- A.
This morning I woke up, got dressed, brushed my teeth, and ate breakfast.
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This morning I woke up, got dressed, brushed, my teeth, and ate breakfast.
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This morning I woke up got dressed brushed my teeth, and ate breakfast.
Correct Answer
A. This morning I woke up, got dressed, brushed my teeth, and ate breakfast.Explanation
The correct answer is "This morning I woke up, got dressed, brushed my teeth, and ate breakfast." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses commas to separate each action in the list.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which sentence is correct?
- A.
The street was filled with angry protesters, shouting, spectators, and police.
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The street was filled with angry protesters shouting spectators, and police.
- C.
The street was filled with angry protesters, shouting spectators, and police.
Correct Answer
C. The street was filled with angry protesters, shouting spectators, and police.Explanation
The correct answer is "The street was filled with angry protesters, shouting spectators, and police." This sentence correctly uses commas to separate the different elements in the list: angry protesters, shouting spectators, and police.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
My sister loves mysteries; my brother likes comics.
- B.
My sister loves mysteries, my brother likes comics.
- C.
My sister loves mysteries my brother likes comics.
- D.
My sister loves mysteries: my brother likes comics.
Correct Answer
A. My sister loves mysteries; my brother likes comics.Explanation
The correct sentence is "My sister loves mysteries; my brother likes comics." This sentence uses a semicolon to separate two independent clauses, indicating a stronger connection between the two ideas compared to using a comma or no punctuation.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Marlin sits quietly in class every day yet he still receives a high grade for his work.
- A.
Run On Sentence
- B.
Complex Sentence
- C.
Compound Sentence
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
A. Run On SentenceExplanation
The given sentence is a run-on sentence because it consists of two independent clauses joined together without proper punctuation or conjunction. The first independent clause is "Marlin sits quietly in class every day" and the second independent clause is "yet he still receives a high grade for his work." These two clauses should be separated by a comma and a coordinating conjunction, or they can be made into two separate sentences.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which sentence is written correctly?
- A.
My parents cam late to the game, but, they arrived in time to see us win.
- B.
My parents cam late to the game, but they arrived in time to see us win.
- C.
My parents cam late to the game but they arrived in time to see us win.
- D.
My parents cam late to the game, and, they arrived in time to see us win.
Correct Answer
B. My parents cam late to the game, but they arrived in time to see us win.Explanation
The correct answer is "My parents cam late to the game, but they arrived in time to see us win." This sentence is written correctly because it uses the coordinating conjunction "but" to show contrast between the fact that the parents arrived late and the fact that they still managed to see the speaker's team win. The sentence does not have any unnecessary commas or conjunctions.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Patient is to impatient as fancy is to ______.
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Plain
- B.
Elaborate
- C.
Imagine
- D.
Chalk
Correct Answer
A. PlainExplanation
Patient and impatient are opposites (or antonyms).
Fancy and plain are opposites (or antonyms).Rate this question:
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- 9.
Apple: pie:: lettuce: _______
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Garden
- B.
Round
- C.
Salad
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Rabbits
Correct Answer
C. SaladExplanation
The analogy here is that apple is a main ingredient in pie, just like lettuce is a main ingredient in salad. Both pie and salad are dishes that are made using these ingredients. Therefore, the correct answer is salad.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Last year there was a horrible outbreak of flu.
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A. Fact
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B. Opinion
Correct Answer
B. B. OpinionExplanation
The statement "Last year there was a horrible outbreak of flu" expresses a subjective viewpoint rather than an objective fact. The term "horrible" indicates a personal judgment, making it an opinion rather than a verifiable statement. Different individuals may have different perspectives on the severity of the outbreak, so it cannot be considered a factual statement.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Babies generally start to talk betweem 18-24 months.
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A. Fact
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B. Opinion
Correct Answer
A. A. FactExplanation
This statement is a fact because it provides a specific age range (18-24 months) at which babies generally start to talk. This information can be objectively verified and is based on scientific research and developmental milestones.Rate this question:
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- 12.
She entered a very perilous job. she might put her life at risk.
- A.
Adventurous
- B.
Dangerous
- C.
Tiring
Correct Answer
B. DangerousExplanation
The correct answer is "dangerous" because the statement mentions that the job is perilous and could potentially put her life at risk. This implies that the job is fraught with danger and poses a significant level of risk. The word "dangerous" accurately describes the situation and aligns with the given information.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Teacher Rhea wants to gauge her students performance by giving them series of activities.
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Measure
- B.
Reward
- C.
Energize
Correct Answer
A. MeasureExplanation
Teacher Rhea wants to assess her students' performance by giving them a series of activities. This implies that she wants to determine their progress, evaluate their skills, and track their development. The word "measure" accurately describes this intention as it means to determine the extent or quantity of something. The other options, "reward" and "energize," do not align with the goal of evaluating performance and are therefore not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Can I have a letter of ___________ from work?
- A.
Absance
- B.
Absence
- C.
Abscene
Correct Answer
B. AbsenceExplanation
The correct answer is "absence". In the given question, the person is requesting a letter related to their work. The word "absence" is the correct spelling for the noun form of being away or not present. It is commonly used in the context of requesting a letter to confirm or explain someone's absence from work.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Susan ___________ spilled coffee on the table.
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Accidentaly
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Accidentely
- C.
Accidentally
Correct Answer
C. AccidentallyExplanation
The correct spelling in this case is "accidentally." It is an adverb that describes how Susan spilled the coffee.Rate this question:
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Identify the main idea and/or thesis statement.Farmers in Japan have a problem. There is not much land to farm, and there are many people to feed. Some farmers cut rows in the hillsides and two crops there.This help a little, but many kinds of food are shipped to Japan. They can choose anything they want to eat!.
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There is little land to farm in Japan; so many kinds of food are shipped to Japan.
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Growing food on the hillside in Japan is hard work.
- C.
The Japanese like getting food from different countries.
Correct Answer
A. There is little land to farm in Japan; so many kinds of food are shipped to Japan.Explanation
The main idea and/or thesis statement of the given passage is that there is little land available for farming in Japan, which is why many kinds of food are shipped to the country. This implies that Japan relies on importing food due to the limited farming space, highlighting the problem faced by farmers in the country.Rate this question:
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Identify the main idea and/or thesis statement.For young children, losing privileges for short amounts of time can be very effective. One way for this to happen is by using what is called “Time-Out.” Time-Out means time away from all those fun things in a child’s life. It is a way of disciplining your child without raising your hand or your voice. Basically, Time-Out involves having your child sit in one place for a certain amount of time. You can easily see that most kids wouldn’t like Time-Out because they would rather be doing fun things (Burke & Herron, 1996, p. 40).
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Time-Out is not an effective way of disciplining children.
- B.
Time-Out is an effective way of disciplining children.
- C.
Spanking is the least effective way of disciplining children.
- D.
Time-Out means sitting in one place for a certain amount of time.
Correct Answer
B. Time-Out is an effective way of disciplining children.Explanation
Yes, the first two sentences provide the topic: "Time-Out" and present the author's opinion that they are effective.
a) Is not correct because it states the opposite of the author's opinion on time-out.
b) Is correct.
c) Is not correct. Spanking can not be the main idea because it is not addressed in the article.
d) Is not correct because this is a supporting detail, not the main idea.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
- A.
The dancer's shoes were on the floor; she forgot them today!
- B.
The dancers' shoes were on the floor; she forgot them today!
- C.
The dancers shoe's were on the floor; she forgot them today!
- D.
The dancers shoes' were on the floor; she forgot them today!
Correct Answer
A. The dancer's shoes were on the floor; she forgot them today!Explanation
The correct answer is "The dancer's shoes were on the floor; she forgot them today!" This sentence uses an apostrophe correctly to show possession. The apostrophe is placed before the "s" to indicate that the shoes belong to the dancer.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
- A.
Mulans enemies are the Huns.
- B.
Mulans enemies are the Hun's.
- C.
Mulans enemies' are the Huns.
- D.
Mulan's enemies are the Huns.
Correct Answer
D. Mulan's enemies are the Huns.Explanation
The correct answer is "Mulan's enemies are the Huns." This sentence uses apostrophes correctly to indicate possession. The apostrophe is used before the "s" to show that the enemies belong to Mulan.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which of the following sentences uses apostrophes correctly?
- A.
Twinkies are a long-lasting food item; they usually last long past they're expiration date.
- B.
Twinkie's are a long-lasting food item; they usually last long past they're expiration date.
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Twinkies' are a long-lasting food item; they usually last long past their expiration date.
- D.
Twinkies are a long-lasting food item; they usually last long past their expiration date.
Correct Answer
D. Twinkies are a long-lasting food item; they usually last long past their expiration date.Explanation
The correct answer is "Twinkies are a long-lasting food item; they usually last long past their expiration date." This sentence uses apostrophes correctly by using "their" to show possession and "they're" as a contraction of "they are."Rate this question:
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