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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   • write a note or message
   • ask a question or wait for a turn
   • quote or copy evidence
   • answer or react to something
7. 7.

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

   • improve writing by changing it
   • read a draft aloud once
   • correct every spelling error
   • write a paragraph from scratch
8. 8.

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

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

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

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

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

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