School words and subject words

Grade 6 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer.

1. 1.

   Ari reads: “Analyze the graph by looking for its pattern.” What does analyze mean?

   • draw a graph to show data
   • examine details to find a pattern
   • sort data into named groups
   • copy points without checking patterns
2. 2.

   Bo reads: “Compare the two plans by noting what is alike and different.” What does compare mean?

   • look for things alike or different
   • sort data by size or color
   • focus on one plan alone
   • list facts about both plans
3. 3.

   Esme reads: “Conclude after reviewing the facts in both sources.” What does conclude mean?

   • guess before reading the facts
   • collect facts for later study
   • finish a report with a paragraph
   • decide after studying facts
4. 4.

   Jun reads: “Describe the leaf with its color, shape, and size.” What does describe mean?

   • tell details about something
   • leave out important details
   • draw a picture of something
   • name one feature or trait
5. 5.

   Kira reads: “Identify the main idea by naming what the passage is mostly about.” What does identify mean?

   • match a label or title
   • name or recognize an idea
   • find a detail or example
   • write a topic or detail
6. 6.

   Luz reads: “Infer the character’s feeling using details the author gives.” What does infer mean?

   • figure out meaning from clues
   • find a word in text
   • predict what happens next
   • repeat a stated fact exactly as written
7. 7.

   Milo reads: “Respond to the question with evidence from the article.” What does respond mean?

   • ask a question or wait for a turn
   • quote or copy evidence
   • answer or react to something
   • write a note or message
8. 8.

   Pia reads: “Reference the article and interview when you explain where the facts came from.” What does reference mean?

   • point to a page number
   • mention information as support
   • list facts in a paragraph
   • retell a rumor as fact without a source
9. 9.

   Tala reads: “Summarize the article in a short version with main points.” What does summarize mean?

   • write a shorter note
   • give main points briefly
   • copy every sentence in full
   • list each detail in order
10. 10.

    Zee reads: “Facts support the claim by showing it is reasonable.” What does support mean?

    • weaken a claim with more doubts
    • hold up a loose chair leg
    • state a claim with clear reasons
    • give reasons or facts for an idea