Grade 6 TEST 2

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From the passage we can say that the PROBLEM of land mines( Is found only in Africa., Is a worldwide occurrence., Is technically unsolvable, Is solved by the Belgians )

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Select one from the following.
How do the rats COMMUNICATE with the trainers?
( By tugging at their leash., By marking on the map., By smelling the chemicals., scraping on the ground )

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The MAIN idea of this passage is………………….

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Which of the two is NOT a reason for using pouch rats to find buried land mines?

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The process of safely disposing off land mines is( Impractical., Painstaking., Wasteful., Boring. )

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6. Which of these two sentences has a word or phrase meaning to choose?

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7. Which of the words are SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence below.
Building a winning team is a very arduous task.

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It is MOST LIKELY that the poet got the idea for this poem( From her experience as a writer., From her experience as a student., From her experience as a dancer., From her experience as a reader. ) .

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Select one from the following.
Why is the class referred to as self –divided?

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One half of the class can be described as indifferent.
Choose two words or phrases that BEST describes the other half.

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Which two words can replace the phrase "more than one occasion "can be replaced by.

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The passage says that “Lactobacillus is the key to making curd”.
Choose the option where the word key is used with a SIMILAR meaning.

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Choose the option that means the SAME as the expression ‘What you need’, in the passage( List of ingredients., List of groceries., List of elements., List of necessities. )

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Select from the drop down
my only hope of making the holiday interesting rested wholly on Feluda.
The phrase rested wholly on as it is used in the passage means the same as ( Practiced totally on., Depended fully on., Carried totally on., Forced fully on. )

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15. From the passage we can say that the narrator’s feeling towards Feluda is one o( Hopefulness., Admiration., Imagination., Helpfulness. )

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Choose the proverb that can be BEST EXPLAINED by the sentence below.
It is smart to finish your work when the conditions are ideal.

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If you were the policeman, how would you say the sentence below in his words without changing the meaning?
The policeman ordered us to move on as we were blocking the way.

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Which of these options BEST combines the two sentences into one?
Smitha writes well. Smitha also draws well.

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Identify the word with the CORRECT spelling to complete the sentence below.
“Today we learnt that some gases explode very easily. They are called( Combustible., Explosive., Inflammable., Ignitable. ) gases”.

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20. Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.
Choose the MOST SUITABLE option to complete the given sentence.
I Was just about to leave for the playground when…………..

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21. Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.
Identify the word with the CORRECT spelling to complete the sentence given below.
“My friend loves to take care of animals. She wants to be a( Ventanerian., Vetetariarian, Veterinarian., Vetiriarean. ) when she grows up”

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22. Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.
Choose the expression that BEST completes the sentence below.
When you make a big deal out of a small thing, you( Make a big noise with a tiny voice., Make thunder out of a little drum, Make someone’s blood boil., Make a mountain out of a molehill. )

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Choose the sentence that has a GRAMMATICAL ERROR.

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Choose the option that can BEST replace the phrase in the sentence below from the dropdown.
You have to take care of your money and save for the future._( Set aside for a rainy day., Set aside come rain or shine., Save till it rains cats and dogs., Save as if there is no tomorrow. )

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Which of the sentence which is GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT.

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Choose the correct response to complete the sentence:
To "turn ( the, a ) blind eye" to something means to ignore it.

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Fill in each space with either the gerund ("-ing") or the infinitive (to ...) form of the verb.

1. You are not allowed on the airplane. (smoke)
2. Would you mind _ the window? It's very hot in here. (open)

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On ( heard, hearing, hear ) the noise, some other women and children of the locality reached ( their, there, here )

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Farida lit some scraps of wood and started a fire, but its warmth" could not drive away" the cold seeping into the house.
Which of the following words means the same as the underlined word?

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Shailee is very protective and soft-spoken. Whenever someone is late, she calls to check on them. She does this because she gets ( disparate, worried, crazy, irritated )

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Which of these two words means the same as “baffled”

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For the sentence below, determine the words that are the synonyms for the word.
He was "dismayed" when he saw the smoke coming out from under the hood of his car.

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Because firemen are often in dangerous situations, they must be "courageous."
Which word is an antonym for the specified word in the sentence ( Rugged, Brave, Cowardly )_

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The newspaper hired an "experienced" reporter to cover the story because they wanted to be sure it was a job well done!

Which word is an antonym for the word in the sentence?( Unsinkable, Expert, Unskilled )

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Choose the correct answer
If you go the extra mile,

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Choose the correct answer
If you let the cat out of the bag,

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The word that can best replace voracious is __________

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According to a report in yesterday’s newspaper 1.( Once, a, New )__ police dog was taken to Raj Bhavan 2.( at, next, on )_ Monday. This was to trace the 3.( killers, dogs, police ) of the "very important horse" which 4._( has, were, was ) reported missing on Sunday. The dog picked 5.( on, at, up ) the scent on some traces of 6.( those, Blood, Report ) and ran a few yards before losing the 7.( Bet, Track, Game ). The police have launched a vigorous 8( Search, Investigation, Campaign )nto the whole affair.

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Rewrite the sentence given below using correct punctuation.
Sarah's uncle's car was found without its wheels in that old derelict warehouse._

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In which sentence is one of the words with an ‘ie’ or ‘ei’ combination used wrong?

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SHAKING HANDS

Why is it that people always shake hands
when they meet upon the street?
Why isn't shaking their noses or ears
the proper way to greet?

Why do people shake and nod
their heads for yes and no?
Why not wiggle their belly buttons,
or tickle their own toe?

Why do people raise their hands
when they want to give an answer?
Why not shout or spit or pout
or spin 'round like a dancer?

Where did people learn these rituals?
In Iceland or Hong Kong?
Who was the first to try them out,
and how did they catch on?

Well, it's time for me to go,
so it's time to wave goodbye.
My hand is wobbling in the air,
but I'm still not quite sure why.

What does the word “wobbling” mean in the poem?

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SHAKING HANDS

Why is it that people always shake hands
when they meet upon the street?
Why isn't shaking their noses or ears
the proper way to greet?

Why do people shake and nod
their heads for yes and no?
Why not wiggle their belly buttons,
or tickle their own toe?

Why do people raise their hands
when they want to give an answer?
Why not shout or spit or pout
or spin 'round like a dancer?

Where did people learn these rituals?
In Iceland or Hong Kong?
Who was the first to try them out,
and how did they catch on?

Well, it's time for me to go,
so it's time to wave goodbye.
My hand is wobbling in the air,
but I'm still not quite sure why.

The poet’s view SUGGEST that she is ________________person.

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Identify the sentence with a SPELLING MISTAKE.

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In which sentence is one of the words with an ‘ei’ or ‘ie’ combination used wrongly.

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45. I will look for a dozen rats and hundreds of cockroaches. My landlord wants me to leave the apartment in the exact condition as I found it in.
Which of the following words best describes the tone in the above sentence? ( Impatient, Humourous, Sentimental, Threatening )

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Sheeba gave Meena her favourite pen during the exams, and Meena lost it. From that time, Sheeba stopped lending her things to Meena.

Which of the following proverbs best suits the above situation? ( No pain, no gain., Once bitten, twice shy, A stitch in time saves nine., Penny wise, pound foolish. )

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Mini was in such a hurry that she hit her leg against the table and broke a toe nail. Her mother then asked, “Where’s the fire, Mini?
What is Mini’s mother really asking?

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Feroz was not wealthy, but he always managed to send "extravagant" gifts to his sisters for their birthdays.
Which of the following words means the same as the specifiedword? ( Costly, wrapped, beautiful, unexpected )

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Choose the option that can REPLACE the specified words in the sentence without changing its meaning.
If you do not “abide” by the rules of the institution, you may face suspension. ( plan, follow, believe, dictate )

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Choose the CORRECT option that MATCHES the sentence given below.
He was known as a great playwright and as a great artist.

English Quiz on Grade 6 TEST 2, created by Aswathy Vijayakumar on 27/01/2020.

Grade 6 TEST 2

Select one from the following. How do the rats COMMUNICATE with the trainers? By tugging at their leash. By marking on the map. By smelling the chemicals. scraping on the ground( By tugging at their leash., By marking on the map., By smelling the chemicals., scraping on the ground )

The MAIN idea of this passage is………………….

Which of the two is NOT a reason for using pouch rats to find buried land mines?

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text. The process of safely disposing off land mines isImpractical. Painstaking. Wasteful. Boring.( Impractical., Painstaking., Wasteful., Boring. )

6. Which of these two sentences has a word or phrase meaning to choose?

7. Which of the words are SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence below. Building a winning team is a very arduous task.

Select one from the following. Why is the class referred to as self –divided?

One half of the class can be described as indifferent. Choose two words or phrases that BEST describes the other half.

Which two words can replace the phrase "more than one occasion "can be replaced by.

The passage says that “Lactobacillus is the key to making curd”. Choose the option where the word key is used with a SIMILAR meaning.

15. From the passage we can say that the narrator’s feeling towards Feluda is one oHopefulness. Admiration. Imagination. Helpfulness.( Hopefulness., Admiration., Imagination., Helpfulness. )

Choose the proverb that can be BEST EXPLAINED by the sentence below. It is smart to finish your work when the conditions are ideal.

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text. If you were the policeman, how would you say the sentence below in his words without changing the meaning? The policeman ordered us to move on as we were blocking the way.

Which of these options BEST combines the two sentences into one? Smitha writes well. Smitha also draws well.

20. Select from the dropdown list to complete the text. Choose the MOST SUITABLE option to complete the given sentence. I Was just about to leave for the playground when…………..

Select one from the following.
How do the rats COMMUNICATE with the trainers?
( By tugging at their leash., By marking on the map., By smelling the chemicals., scraping on the ground )

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.
The process of safely disposing off land mines is( Impractical., Painstaking., Wasteful., Boring. )

7. Which of the words are SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence below.
Building a winning team is a very arduous task.

Select one from the following.
Why is the class referred to as self –divided?

One half of the class can be described as indifferent.
Choose two words or phrases that BEST describes the other half.

The passage says that “Lactobacillus is the key to making curd”.
Choose the option where the word key is used with a SIMILAR meaning.

15. From the passage we can say that the narrator’s feeling towards Feluda is one o( Hopefulness., Admiration., Imagination., Helpfulness. )

Choose the proverb that can be BEST EXPLAINED by the sentence below.
It is smart to finish your work when the conditions are ideal.

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.
If you were the policeman, how would you say the sentence below in his words without changing the meaning?
The policeman ordered us to move on as we were blocking the way.

Which of these options BEST combines the two sentences into one?
Smitha writes well. Smitha also draws well.

20. Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.
Choose the MOST SUITABLE option to complete the given sentence.
I Was just about to leave for the playground when…………..

Choose the correct response to complete the sentence:
To "turn ( the, a ) blind eye" to something means to ignore it.

Fill in each space with either the gerund ("-ing") or the infinitive (to ...) form of the verb.

1. You are not allowed on the airplane. (smoke)
2. Would you mind _ the window? It's very hot in here. (open)

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text-
On ( heard, hearing, hear ) the noise, some other women and children of the locality reached ( their, there, here )

Farida lit some scraps of wood and started a fire, but its warmth" could not drive away" the cold seeping into the house.
Which of the following words means the same as the underlined word?

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text-

Shailee is very protective and soft-spoken. Whenever someone is late, she calls to check on them. She does this because she gets ( disparate, worried, crazy, irritated )

For the sentence below, determine the words that are the synonyms for the word.
He was "dismayed" when he saw the smoke coming out from under the hood of his car.

Because firemen are often in dangerous situations, they must be "courageous."
Which word is an antonym for the specified word in the sentence ( Rugged, Brave, Cowardly )_

The newspaper hired an "experienced" reporter to cover the story because they wanted to be sure it was a job well done!

Which word is an antonym for the word in the sentence?( Unsinkable, Expert, Unskilled )

Choose the correct answer
If you go the extra mile,

Choose the correct answer
If you let the cat out of the bag,