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6th grade School words and subject words worksheet

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School words and subject words

Grade 6 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

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Circle the best answer.

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

    • examine details to find a pattern
    • copy points without checking patterns
    • sort data into named groups
    • draw a graph to show data
  2. Bo reads: “Compare the two plans by noting what is alike and different.” What does compare mean?

    • look for things alike or different
    • list facts about both plans
    • sort data by size or color
    • focus on one plan alone
  3. Esme reads: “Conclude after reviewing the facts in both sources.” What does conclude mean?

    • collect facts for later study
    • decide after studying facts
    • finish a report with a paragraph
    • guess before reading the facts
  4. Kira reads: “Identify the main idea by naming what the passage is mostly about.” What does identify mean?

    • write a topic or detail
    • match a label or title
    • name or recognize an idea
    • find a detail or example
  5. Luz reads: “Infer the character’s feeling using details the author gives.” What does infer mean?

    • repeat a stated fact exactly as written
    • predict what happens next
    • find a word in text
    • figure out meaning from clues
  6. 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
  7. Noah reads: “Revise the paragraph to make the explanation clearer.” What does revise mean?

    • improve writing by changing it
    • write a paragraph from scratch
    • correct every spelling error
    • read a draft aloud once
  8. Pia reads: “Reference the article and interview when you explain where the facts came from.” What does reference mean?

    • list facts in a paragraph
    • point to a page number
    • mention information as support
    • retell a rumor as fact without a source
  9. Tala reads: “Summarize the article in a short version with main points.” What does summarize mean?

    • copy every sentence in full
    • write a shorter note
    • list each detail in order
    • give main points briefly
  10. Zee reads: “Facts support the claim by showing it is reasonable.” What does support mean?

    • give reasons or facts for an idea
    • hold up a loose chair leg
    • weaken a claim with more doubts
    • state a claim with clear reasons
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6th grade School words and subject words worksheet – printable
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About this worksheet

School words and subject words. Every version has 10 questions, and the answer key prints on the second page.

What your child will learn

  • I can use a sentence to learn a school word.
  • I can use a subject clue to learn a domain word.
  • I can swap my meaning into the sentence to test it.

Words to know

academic word: A word used in many school subjects

domain word: A word used mainly in one subject

clue: Nearby words that help explain a word

swap test: Replace a word with its meaning to check it

Common mistakes

Your child chose a related subject idea. Ask which words tell what the target word means.

Your child used an everyday meaning. Ask them to test the meaning in the sentence.

Your child chose a meaning that conflicts with the clue. Ask them to underline the helpful words.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with school words and subject words?

Your child chose a related subject idea. Ask which words tell what the target word means.

Are these 6th grade reading worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions at each level are free to print, with the answer key, and no account is needed.

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