Grade 6 NAT UNMASTERED SKILLS in ENGLISH

ENGLISH 6

READING

Competency 1: Get the main idea/theme of a selection

1. It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backwards. Some of them wore their t-shirt backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson! Dessert was served first instead of last at lunch. They tried to walk home backward, but they kept bumping into each other and fell down.

What is the main idea in this paragraph?A. Students failed their test.B. Dessert is supposed to come last.C. It is hard to do things backwards.D. Students had a backwards day.

2. Patty loves to play games. Her favorite game is Chess because it requires a great deal of thought. Patty also likes to play less demanding board games that are based mostly on luck. She prefers Monopoly because it requires lusk and skill. if she's alone, Patty likes to play action videos as long as they aren't too violent.

What is this paragraph mainly about?A. Patty likes action videos as long as

they aren’t too violent.B. Patty loves to play monopoly the most.C. Patty loves to play games. D. Patty like games that require lusk.

3. Sonny watches too much television. A toddler shouldn't spend hours sitting in front of a television screen. Worse yet, some of his wild behavior has been inspired by those awful cartoons he watches. His parents should spend more time reading or playing games with him and pull the plug on the TV! A baby needs more attention than just keeping them occupied and quiet.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?A. All cartoons are bad.B. Watching a lot of television is bad for

Sonny.C. Books are good to read to a toddler.

D. Watching a lot of television is good for a baby.

4. Many people claim that they do not have time to work exercise into their daily schedules. However, exercise can be easily worked one’s daily routine. For instance, one can do stretches while taking a shower. While standing in line at the grocery store, one can flex the abs or clench the rear. One can even do calf raises while talking on the phone. More ideas: try walking around the building during lunch breaks and always take the stairs.

What is the main idea in this passage?A. One can even do calf raises while

talking on the phone.B. Exercise is good for you.C. Exercise can be easily worked into

one’s daily routine.D. Many people claim that they do not

have time to work exercise into their daily schedules.

5. There are a number of activities that can be used to enhance your emotional growth. First, you can keep a daily journal. Writing down thoughts is an effective way of achieving better self-understanding. Second, you can join a support group. Sharing experiences creates an environment that will support your efforts to grow as a more interesting person. Third, take an assertiveness training course. Last, seek counseling.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?A. There are a number of activities that

can be used to enhance your emotional growth.

B. Writing down thoughts is an effective way of achieving better self – understanding.

C. Sharing experiences creates an environment that will support your efforts to grow as more interesting person.

D. Third, take an assertiveness training course.

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Competency 2: Identifying supporting details to justify a conclusion

Passage A

Are you in the habit of skipping breakfast? Breakfast is important; it gets your metabolism going. Then spread your remaining calories throughout the rest of the day by eating a wholesome lunch, nutritious snack, and balanced dinner. Eating this way keeps your metabolism high. You are also less likely to binge on junk food. You will have more energy and feel better if you eat nutritious food at least every four hours.

1. Which of these are supporting details in the paragraph?A. Breakfast is important; it gets your

metabolism going.B. Then spread your remaining calories

throughout the rest of the day by eating a wholesome lunch, nutritious snack and balanced dinner

C. Eating this way keeps your metabolism high.

D. You will have more energy and feel better if you eat nutritious food at least every four hours.

Passage B:

The cyclops was a hairy, huge beast with one eye in the center of its forehead. My men were afraid of the creature and wished to leave. I, being of a curious nature, was determined to stay and meet this new oddity. We had seen many great things and this had to be another gift from the gods. The cyclops liked sheep. I went forth from the boat to see this new being.

2. Which sentence does not belong in the above paragraph?A. I, being of a curious nature, was

determined to stay and meet this new oddity.

B. The cyclops liked sheep . C. I went forth from the boat to see this new

being.D. My men were afraid of the creature and

wished to leave.

Passage C

Read the following passage and answer the questions.

Our school needs more active student participation. If we want to keep enjoying great programs and activities, more students need to get involved. Last year, the student government sponsored one school – wide event each month. More than 50 percent of the students in our school attended at least four of these events. In addition, programs like the peer tutoring program and the summer intern bulletin board are organized by student government fundraisers. At least 40 percent of the school’s students take advantage of one of these programs as well. Yet only 10 percent of the school’s students are active in student government or serve on committees. Effective student government requires the involvement of as many students as possible. We can’t keep these programs going without your help. So, if you aren’t already involved in student government think about joining.

3. For which of the following statements does the writer provide the least support?A. Student government is importantB. More students should participate in

student government.C. Not many students participate in student

government.D. Student government programs can't be

run without more help

4. Which of the following statements is best supported by the information in the passage?A. The student government is the most

important group at school.B. Many students benefit from the programs

organized by student government.C. All students should participate in student

government.D. Students who do not participate in

student government do not care.

Passage D

All insects have three main body parts: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen. The head has a pair of antennae, and a pair of compound eyes. The thorax is the middle region of the body, and it bears the legs and wings. The abdomen contains many body

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organs, such as the heart, respiratory system, digestive system and reproductive system. Even though there are many different sizes, shapes, and colors of insects, they all have the same body.

5. Find the supporting detail for the topic sentence.A. The head has a pair of antennae.B. The thorax is the middle region of the

body.C. The abdomen contains many body

organs.D. All of the above

Competency 3: Distinguish Fact from Opinion

1. Which of the following is a fact?A. Wild cats are the most beautiful animals in

the world.B. A cheetah is the world's fastest animal . C. A jaguar is sneaky.D. The lion is truly the king of the beasts.

2. Which of the following best describes an opinion?A. A person who can prove something.B. Making a good choice. C. A person’s thoughts or feelings about

something.D. Something that can be proven

Read the selection carefully and answer the questions 3 and 4.

Andrew’s mother and father unloaded the van after the family returned from the soccer tournament. Andrew was exhausted from playing in all eight games over the weekend. Andrew wasn’t helping, because he ran inside the house to call his grandparents to tell them about the games. He had won a trophy for being the most valuable player, and his team had won all of their games. He scored at least two goals in each of the games. He was extremely excited.

3. Which of these sentences is NOT a fact stated in the paragraph?A. Andrew won a trophy at the soccer

tournament.

B. Andrew scored at least 2 goals in every game.

C. Andrew was exhausted, but excited about the tournament.

D. Andrew’s team won all of their games in the tournament.

4. Which of these sentences is an opinion stated in the paragraph?A. Andrew was exhausted, but excited

about the tournament.B. Andrew’s parents unloaded the van after

the tournament.C. Andrew called his grandparents to tell

them about the tournament.D. Andrew’s team won the tournament.

Read the paragraph and answer the questions that follow.

Steve, Raphael, Karen, and I all went to the movies last Friday night. Steve had picked the movie, because it was his birthday. He really likes comedies, so we chose one that starred his favorite comedian. We made it just in time, because the movie was starting in fifteen minutes. We got really great seats. They were in the middle of the theater, fourteen rows from the front. Steve and Karen laughed through the entire movie. They just loved it! Raphael and I didn't think it was funny at all. The only thing Raphael and I thought was funny was when Steve laughed so hard that he spilled his popcorn all over Karen.

5. Which of the following is NOT a fact stated in the paragraph?A. Steve spilled his popcorn on KarenB. Steve, Raphael, Karen and I went to the

movies last Friday night.C. We have seats in the front row of the

theatre.D. It was Steve's birthday, so he chose the

movie

6. Which of the following is an opinion stated in the paragraph?A. Steve's favorite comedian was in the

movieB. Steve spilled his popcorn on Karen.C. It was Steve's birthday, so he chose the

movieD. Steve and Karen loved the movie.

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Competency 4: Inferring general mood of the selection

Read the following selections and infer the general mood by selecting the correct answer from the choices below.

1. A third grade boy had won a medal as the best reader in class. Puffed with pride, he boasted to the maid at home. “Let’s see if you can read as well as I can, Nora.” The good woman took the book, looked at it closely, and finally stammered, “Why, Billy, I don’t know how to read.A. arrogant C. amazementB. boastful D. happy

2. Mila was expecting Tina, her cousin, to come for a visit. They had not seen each other for over a year. She was sure they would have a lot of stories to share. A sound at the door made Mila rush to open it. Instead of Tina, she saw a thin dirty little kitten.A. dismay C. livelinessB. depressing D. furious

3. The manager glared at Myrna and shouted: “How clumsy of you!” Then he turned to the elderly woman and said, “Let me help you clean up, Ma’am I’m so sorry this happened. You can order anything you like, free of charge.A. discontentment C. apologeticB. ignorance D. longing

4. Lina was cleaning the cage of her doves, and she took out the dishes for their food and water.She did not notice that the door of the cage was left slightly open. One dove got out. Lina saw the bird fly.A. apprehensive C. regretB. frustrations D. appreciation

5. At ten years old, I was taken to help my father in his business. I disliked the trade, and had a strong inclination to go to sea, but my father declared against it; but residing near the water, I was much in and on it. I learned to swim well, and to manage boats; and when embarked with other boys, I was commonly allowed to govern, especially in any case of difficulty.A. disappointed C. relievedB. elated D. depressed

GRAMMAR

Competency 5: Use prepositional phraseChoose the correct preposition to complete the prepositional phrase in the question.

1. I’d rather have the wine ________beer.A. instead thanB. instead fromC. instead toD. instead of

2. ________bad weather, the trip will be postponed to next week.A. In caseB. In case of C. In case toD. In case from

3. ____________my fellow employees, I would like to thank the management for all they have done to improve our situation.A. In behalf ofB. To behalf ofC. On behalf of D. From behalf of

4. We finally solved our problem ________ a new device created by our research and development department.A. from means ofB. by means of C. by means fromD. by means to

5. You will have to remember that, ________John, no one wants to work on this problem.A. apart toB. apart from C. apartD. apart of

Competency 6: Use verbs that agrees with indefinite pronoun

Choose the letter that corresponds to you answer.

1. I didn’t see Max at the gym. In fact, I didn’t see __________. The place was empty.A. nobody C. anybodyB. somebody D. someone

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2. Please tell the salesman at the door that we don’t want to buy _____________.A. nothing C. anythingB. something D. no one

3. If the phone call is for me, I’m not here. I’m not talking to _________this weekend.A. nobody C. anybodyB. somebody D. everybody

4. I need __________to talk to. I’m very lonely. A. no one C. anyoneB. someone D. everyone

5. She did __________. She just slept all day long.A. nothing C. everythingB. anything D. something

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