Free Printable TerraNova Practice Test for Grade 6

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TerraNova practice test, Grade 6

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Reading

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 13 minutes.

The Bakery at Dawn
Before the sun, before the bus, before the city wakes, the bakery on Fourth Street hums with all the bread it bakes. Its ovens glow like sleepy dragons breathing warm and slow, while Mrs. Lin, in flour-white sleeves, pats rows and rows of dough. The baker's radio plays low, a song from long ago, and Mrs. Lin hums right along while trays slide in a row. The windows fog, the mixers spin, the smell of cinnamon slips out beneath the bakery door to greet the rising sun. Each morning, walking to the train, my dad and I stop by. We share a roll, still warm inside, and wave the shop goodbye.
1.
Who is the speaker of the poem?
1. AA worker on the night shift
2. BA child who stops at the bakery each morning with Dad
3. CA shop owner across the street
4. DMrs. Lin, the baker
2.
At what time of day does the poem take place?
1. AAt lunchtime
2. BIn the middle of the afternoon
3. CLate at night
4. DVery early in the morning
Mill Creek Cleanup Day
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Mill Creek Cleanup Day
May 9, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Meet at the Mill Creek Park picnic shelter
Every spring, trash washes into Mill Creek from storm drains and streets. Plastic bags and bottles can harm the fish, turtles, and birds that live along the water. Help us give the creek a fresh start!
Who Can Help
Everyone is welcome. Volunteers under 14 must come with an adult.
What We Provide
Gloves, trash bags, grabber tools, and water
What to Bring
Closed-toe shoes that can get muddy
A hat and sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
Schedule
9:00 a.m. Sign in and safety talk
9:30 a.m. Teams head to the creek
11:30 a.m. Count and sort what we collected
12:00 p.m. Free lunch for all volunteers
3.
What will volunteers do at 11:30 a.m.?
1. ACount and sort what they collected
2. BSign in and listen to a safety talk
3. CPick up gloves and trash bags
4. DEat a free lunch
4.
Kayla is twelve years old and wants to help at the cleanup. What does she need to do?
1. ACome with an adult
2. BBring her own grabber tool
3. CJoin a team at 11:30 a.m.
4. DBring her own gloves and trash bags
Two Sides of a Broken Window
Text 1: The Best Hit of My Life
I had been trying all summer to hit one solid, and on Saturday afternoon I finally did. Marcus lobbed a slow pitch over the old tire we use for home plate, and when I swung, the bat made a sound I had never heard before, a clean, perfect crack. The ball rose over the hedge as if it had somewhere important to be, and for one second I felt like a major leaguer.
Then I heard glass break.
The ball had gone straight through Mrs. Petrossian's front window. Marcus was already backing toward his bike. "Run," he whispered.
Every part of me wanted to listen to him. Instead, I crossed the street, holding my cap, and rang her doorbell. Waiting for that door to open took the longest ten seconds of my life.
Text 2: Saturday Afternoon
I was working on the crossword puzzle when the window above my piano burst into pieces, and a baseball rolled across the rug and came to rest against my slipper.
My first feeling was anger, I will admit, since that window was older than I am. But when I looked outside, I saw something I had not expected. One boy was pedaling away as fast as he could, while the other was walking straight toward my door.
He stood on my porch, twisting his cap in both hands, so pale that his freckles stood out like pepper on a plate. "I hit it," he said. "I'm really sorry. I'll pay for it, but it might take a while."
I remembered my own son at that age, and how hard it is to stay when running away is easier. "That window was drafty anyway," I told him. "Rake my leaves this fall, and we'll call it even. Now, would you like your ball back?"
5.
In Text 2, how do Mrs. Petrossian's feelings change as the event unfolds?
1. AShe is frightened at first, so she locks her door.
2. BShe is calm at first, but then she worries about her old piano.
3. CShe is angry at first, and she stays angry to the end.
4. DShe is angry at first, but the boy's honesty softens her.
6.
How do the two narrators' descriptions of the moment the window breaks differ?
1. AThe boy describes his bike ride home; she describes the hedge beside her house.
2. BThe boy describes the thrill of his hit; she describes glass and a ball on her rug.
3. CThe boy describes her piano; she describes the slow pitch that Marcus threw.
4. DThe boy blames Marcus for the window; she blames the boy for running away.
7.
What does Text 2 reveal that the boy in Text 1 could not know?
1. AHe had been trying all summer to hit one solid.
2. BHe rang her doorbell while holding his cap.
3. CMarcus whispered to him that he should run away before anyone saw.
4. DSeeing him walk to her door instead of running changed her mind.
Bessie Coleman Takes Flight
Bessie Coleman was born in 1892 in Atlanta, Texas, one of thirteen children in a family of sharecroppers. She grew up picking cotton and walking miles to a one-room school, where she loved math. Her family had both African American and Native American roots.
As a young woman, Coleman moved to Chicago and worked as a manicurist in a barbershop. There she heard soldiers home from World War I tell stories about pilots in France. Coleman decided that she would fly.
Flight schools in the United States would not admit her, because she was Black and because she was a woman. Coleman refused to give up. She learned French, saved her money, and in 1920 sailed to France, where a flight school accepted her. In 1921, she earned her pilot's license, becoming the first African American woman and the first Native American woman to do so.
Back in the United States, Coleman became a stunt pilot. At air shows, crowds gasped as she flew loops and figure eights, and newspapers called her "Queen Bess." She used her fame to fight unfairness. She refused to perform at a show that would not let Black spectators enter through the same gate as white spectators. Between shows, she spoke at schools and churches, urging young Black Americans to learn to fly.
Coleman dreamed of opening a flight school of her own, so that others would not have to cross an ocean to learn. She did not live to see it. In 1926, at age 34, she died in an accident during a practice flight in Florida.
Her dream outlived her. A few years later, Black pilots founded a flying club in her name, and in 1995 the United States honored her with a postage stamp.
8.
Which sentence best states the central idea of the passage?
1. ABessie Coleman was the most famous stunt pilot anywhere in the world during the 1920s.
2. BBessie Coleman spent most of her life picking cotton on her family's farm in Texas.
3. CBessie Coleman built the first flight school for Black pilots in the United States.
4. DBessie Coleman overcame unfair barriers to become a pilot and opened the way for others.
9.
Why did Bessie Coleman go to France to learn to fly?
1. AFrench newspapers had already started calling her "Queen Bess."
2. BFlight schools in the United States would not admit her.
3. CShe wanted to perform in air shows in France.
4. DHer family had moved to France after the war.
10.
How does the author most likely want readers to view Bessie Coleman?
1. Aas a daring performer who cared mostly about fame
2. Bas a pilot who gave up on her dream too soon
3. Cas a brave pioneer whose influence lasted after her death
4. Das a careless flier who caused her own accident in Florida

Vocabulary

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 8 minutes.

1.
Which word means almost the same as smell but has a more negative connotation?
1. Asnicker
2. Baroma
3. Cstench
4. Dgang
2.
The guide words on a dictionary page are scrutinize and seal.
Which word would you find on that page?
1. Ashrill
2. Bscurry
3. Csanctuary
4. Dstubborn
3.
A jet of water shot out of the broken pipe.
Which meaning of jet is used in this sentence?
1. Aa strong stream of liquid or gas shooting out
2. Ba fast airplane with powerful engines
3. Ca kind of bird
4. Da soft blanket
4.
A smiley face in a text can convey a feeling without any words.
What does the word convey mean in this sentence?
1. Abuy something new
2. Bshare an idea or feeling with others
3. Cforget a name
4. Dhide something from others
5.
The root aud means "hear." What does the word audience mean?
1. Aa group of people who watch or listen
2. Ba group of people who sell tickets
3. Ca group of people who build a stage
4. Da group of people who act in a play
6.
Tess bought a fancy-looking phone case online. It looked great in the pictures, but it cracked the first time she dropped it.
Which saying best fits this story?
1. AIf at first you don't succeed, try, try again
2. BBirds of a feather flock together
3. CAll that glitters is not gold
4. DBetter late than never
7.
col·umn
1. n. a tall post that holds up part of a building
2. n. a list of words or numbers that runs down a page
3. n. a regular piece of writing by one person in a newspaper or magazine
4. n. a long line of people or things moving one behind another

In her weekly column, the doctor answers questions from readers.
Which meaning of column is used in the sentence?
1. AMeaning 1
2. BMeaning 2
3. CMeaning 3
4. DMeaning 4
8.
Which word means "how far east or west a place is, measured in degrees"?
1. Asenate
2. Bpyramid
3. Cartifact
4. Dlongitude
9.
A stop sign is a polygon with eight equal edges.
This sentence is from a math book. What does polygon mean?
1. Aa solid shape like a cube
2. Ba shape with one curved side
3. Ca line that goes on forever
4. Da flat, closed shape with three or more straight sides
10.
Even after losing, the gracious champion shook hands with every player.
Which word could take the place of gracious without changing what the sentence means?
1. Arude
2. Bgorgeous
3. Cspacious
4. Dpolite

Language

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 10 minutes.

1.
Ethan's class is on a field trip to the history museum.
Which line of dialogue best shows that Ethan is surprised?
1. A"Another glass case of old spoons? How many spoons does one museum need?" Ethan sighed, slouching against the wall.
2. B"Thank you for answering all my questions," Ethan told the tour guide with a smile.
3. C"The map says the dinosaur hall is upstairs, but these stairs only go down," Ethan said, turning the map sideways.
4. D"This tiny shoe belonged to a real kid two hundred years ago?" Ethan exclaimed, his eyebrows shooting up.
2.
Leo forgot his lunch his friend shared a sandwich with him.
This is a run-on sentence. Which choice fixes it correctly?
1. ALeo forgot his lunch, but his friend shared a sandwich with him.
2. BLeo forgot his lunch but, his friend shared a sandwich with him.
3. CLeo forgot his lunch, his friend shared a sandwich with him.
4. DLeo forgot his lunch. his friend shared a sandwich with him.
3.
The Garcias and ______ shared a campsite at Yellowstone last summer.
Which word best completes the sentence?
1. Aour
2. Bwe
3. Cus
4. Dourselves
4.
Each of the science fair projects ______ displayed on a table in the gym.
Which word or words best complete the sentence?
1. Aare
2. Bhave been
3. Cwere
4. Dis
5.
______ Early jazz blended several kinds of music, including the blues, ragtime, and brass band marches. Many jazz musicians make up new music on the spot while they play. For example, a trumpet player might invent a brand-new melody in the middle of a solo. From its start in New Orleans, jazz grew into one of the most important kinds of American music.
Which sentence would be the best topic sentence for this paragraph?
1. AMy uncle caught a huge catfish in the lake behind his cabin last weekend.
2. BJazz is a style of American music that grew out of New Orleans in the early 1900s.
3. COur science class measured how far different paper airplanes could fly across the gym.
4. DLouis Armstrong, a trumpet player from New Orleans, became one of the most famous jazz stars in history.
6.
Next semester, our school will introduce a new program that teaches students how to code and write computer programs.
Which revision says the same thing most clearly and with no extra words?
1. ANext semester, our school's rolling out a coding thing for students.
2. BNext semester, our school will introduce a program that teaches students how to code.
3. CNext semester, our school will introduce a new program that teaches students how to code.
4. DNext semester, our school will end a program that teaches students how to code.
7.
Every middle school student should study a second language, such as Spanish, Chinese, or French. Learning another language lets students talk with more people in their town and around the world. Workers who speak two languages are needed in many jobs, from hospitals to stores. ______, a new language helps students learn about the food, music, and art of other places. Spanish is the second most common language spoken in American homes, so it is useful in daily life. Clearly, learning a second language is a smart choice for every middle school student.
Which word or phrase best fills the blank?
1. AFinally
2. BOn the other hand
3. CHowever
4. DMoreover
8.
Only authorized ______ may enter the science supply room.
Which word best completes the sentence?
1. Apersonnell
2. Bpersonal
3. Cpersonnel
4. Dpersonel
9.
The robotics club meets on Thursdays. The club is building a robot. The robot can sort recycling.
Which sentence best combines the three sentences without changing what they mean?
1. AThe robotics club, which meets on Thursdays, is building a robot who can sort recycling.
2. BThe robotics club which meets on Thursdays, is building a robot that can sort recycling.
3. CThe robotics club, which meets on Thursdays, are building a robot that can sort recycling.
4. DThe robotics club, which meets on Thursdays, is building a robot that can sort recycling.
10.
Elena is writing a report about how the Constitution divides power among three branches of government.
Which source would be the most useful for this report?
1. Aa museum guide about the Liberty Bell
2. Ba civics textbook chapter on the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
3. Ca history of the Declaration of Independence
4. Da biography of George Washington's early life

Language Mechanics

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 8 minutes.

1.
Which sentence writes the title correctly?
1. AWe clapped along to Dance in the Rain.
2. BWe clapped along to "Dance in the Rain."
3. CWe clapped along to "Dance in the Rain".
4. DWe clapped along to Dance in the Rain.
2.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
1. AWei admitted "I left the flashlight on the bench."
2. BWei admitted, "i left the flashlight on the bench."
3. CWei admitted, "I left the flashlight on the bench."
4. DWei admitted, "I left the flashlight on the bench".
3.
My sister just turned twelve, so this was her ______ birthday.
Which word is spelled correctly and completes the sentence?
1. Atwelfth
2. Btwelveth
3. Ctwelth
4. Dtwelvth
4.
Which word is spelled correctly?
1. Aargumint
2. Bargument
3. Carguement
4. Dargumant
5.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
1. AOur science teacher, however, gave, us one more week to finish the project.
2. BOur science teacher, however, gave us one more week to finish the project.
3. COur science teacher, however gave us, one more week to finish the project.
4. DOur science teacher, however gave us one more week to finish the project.
6.
Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?
1. AOur science teacher showed us a piece of obsidian (a kind of volcanic glass.
2. BOur science teacher showed us a piece of obsidian (a kind of volcanic glass.)
3. COur science teacher showed us a piece of obsidian (a kind of volcanic glass).
4. DOur science teacher (showed us a piece of obsidian a kind of volcanic glass).
7.
Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?
1. AOn the Fourth of July, we watched fireworks over the Potomac river.
2. BOn the Fourth of July, we watched fireworks over the Potomac River.
3. COn the Fourth of July, we watched Fireworks over the Potomac River.
4. Don the Fourth of July, we watched fireworks over the Potomac River.
8.
Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?
1. ANext semester, Ethan will take Latin and a computer science class.
2. BNext semester, Ethan will take Latin and a Computer science class.
3. CNext semester, Ethan will take latin and a computer science class.
4. Dnext semester, Ethan will take Latin and a computer science class.
9.
In which sentence should the words in bold be set off with commas?
1. APeople who live near the coast often get ready for hurricanes early in the summer.
2. BLake Superior the largest of the Great Lakes holds more water than the other four lakes combined.
3. CPlants that get plenty of sunlight usually grow faster than plants kept in the dark.
4. DStudents who finish their science projects early can help set up the gym for the fair.
10.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
1. AWe roasted corn over the fire on a crisp cool evening in September.
2. BWe roasted corn over the fire on a crisp, cool evening in September.
3. CWe roasted corn over the fire on a crisp, cool, evening in September.
4. DWe roasted corn over the fire on a crisp cool, evening in September.

Mathematics

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 12 minutes.

1.
What is 1/5 ÷ 4?
1. A1/20
2. B20
3. C1 1/4
4. D4/5
2.
What ordered pair names point P?
1. A(3, 9)
2. B(3, 8)
3. C(2, 9)
4. D(9, 3)
3.
The line plot shows how much rain fell on each of 9 days. On how many days did at least 3/4 inch of rain fall?
1. A8
2. B1
3. C6
4. D2
4.
What is the value of {3 × [7 + (3 × 5)]} − 7?
1. A113
2. B15
3. C59
4. D29
5.
32 students each said how many books they read over spring break. The table shows the results. How many books did the 32 students read in all?
1. A31
2. B32
3. C46
4. D6
6.
The graph shows the solution of an inequality. Which inequality is it?
1. A5x ≤ 25
2. Bx + 5 ≥ 25
3. C5x > 25
4. D5x ≥ 25
7.
What is the value of |−4|?
1. A0
2. B−4
3. C4
4. D5
8.
The right rectangular prism is packed with cubes whose edges are 1/2 foot long. How many of these cubes fill the prism?
1. A28
2. B7
3. C14
4. D56
9.
The graph shows a proportional relationship between hours biked, x, and miles biked, y. The line passes through point P. What is the unit rate, the value of y when x is 1?
1. A5
2. B8
3. C4
4. D0.25
10.
The sum of three consecutive integers is −30. What is the least of the three integers?
1. A−11
2. B−12
3. C11
4. D−9

Mathematics Computation