School words and subject words

Grade 6 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer.

1. 1.

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

   • focus on one plan alone
   • look for things alike or different
   • list facts about both plans
   • sort data by size or color
2. 2.

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

   • decide after studying facts
   • collect facts for later study
   • finish a report with a paragraph
   • guess before reading the facts
3. 3.

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

   • leave out important details
   • name one feature or trait
   • tell details about something
   • draw a picture of something
4. 4.

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

   • write a topic or detail
   • name or recognize an idea
   • match a label or title
   • find a detail or example
5. 5.

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

   • find a word in text
   • repeat a stated fact exactly as written
   • predict what happens next
   • figure out meaning from clues
6. 6.

   Noah reads: “Revise the paragraph to make the explanation clearer.” What does revise mean?

   • correct every spelling error
   • write a paragraph from scratch
   • read a draft aloud once
   • improve writing by changing it
7. 7.

   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
8. 8.

   Ren reads: “Headings show the article’s structure by dividing it into parts.” What does structure mean?

   • the way parts are arranged
   • the design of a building
   • parts placed in random order
   • a list of article headings
9. 9.

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

   • give main points briefly
   • write a shorter note
   • list each detail in order
   • copy every sentence in full
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
    • give reasons or facts for an idea
    • state a claim with clear reasons