Grade 6 Language Arts CBT Quiz

Question 1

What kind of product is being advertised?

A. mosquito coils B. disinfectant C. matches D. laundry detergent

Question 2

Where was the product made? In ______.

A. Jamaica B. The United States C. England D. Trinidad and Tobago

Question 3

What is most likely to happen if the product is used after the year 2024?

A. Customers may have to pay a higher price. B. Customers may no longer be able to get a refund. C. It may lose its effectiveness. D. It may have to be sold at a reduced price.

Question 4

Which of the following suggests that the product should be used according to the instructions on the container?

A. environmentally friendly B. new and improved formula C. read label before using D. keep out of the reach of children

Question 5

Which is an accurate conclusion to draw from the label?

A. Anyone can use the product. B. Anyone can afford to buy the product. C. The product is the best one available for sale. D. The product did not always contain 5 coils.

Question 6

“Long-lasting, lethal effect” is an example of which figure of speech?

A. personification B. alliteration C. onomatopoeia D. simile

Question 7

To whom should permission slips be given?

A. Mrs. Casserly B. Mr. Chambers C. Ms. Stephens D. Mr. Brown

Question 8

“Convenient to you” is being used in reference to whom?

A. persons trying out for the swim team B. persons not properly attired C. the principal’s secretary D. the principal

Question 9

The notice was most likely on the bulletin board at ______.

A. the national stadium B. a school C. a community centre D. a swimming pool

Question 10

What is meant by “properly attired”? Persons taking part in training should ensure that they ______.

A. get permission from parents B. wear their uniform C. wear swimwear D. are well-rested

Question 11

Which evidence BEST suggests that swimming is an extra-curricular activity?

A. It begins in October. B. Participants have to be properly attired. C. Mrs. Casserly and Mr. Chambers are in charge. D. It begins at 3:00 pm or 4:00 pm.

Question 12

The table in Source 1 may BEST be described as an example of ______.

A. compare and contrast B. time sequencing C. problem and solution D. cause and effect

Question 13

From how many fruits was the Ortanique developed?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Question 14

What advantage does Parson Brown have over Navel Fruit oranges?

A. juicy and cheaper B. popular and available all year C. sweet and juicy D. fleshy and available all year

Question 15

Which orange is preferred by senior citizens?

A. Ortanique B. Seville Orange C. Parson Brown D. Navel Fruit

Question 16

Based on Source 2, which is the BEST evidence of the Ortanique’s value to Jamaica?

A. uniqueness B. price C. exports D. uses

Question 17

Based on information in the two sources, which is an accurate conclusion?

A. Seville Orange is the least popular. B. The Ortanique is popular locally and overseas. C. Parson Brown’s juice content makes it popular overseas. D. Navel Fruit has always been Jamaica’s favourite orange.

Question 18

To whom was the email sent?

A. Mrs. Bankersingh B. Ms. K. Smith C. Mr. Evans D. Mrs. Sotherby

Question 19

What is the purpose of the email? To complain about ______.

A. the quality of the television B. the quality of the customer service C. Ms. K. Smith D. Mr. Evans

Question 20

Mrs. Sotherby is most likely ______?

A. a blogger B. another customer C. the store technician D. the store manager

Question 21

“I have made a thousand calls…” is an example of ______.

A. a part of speech B. topic sentence C. a figure of speech D. concluding sentence

Question 22

Which internal text structure is MOST evident in the email?

A. definition B. cause and effect C. description D. compare and contrast

Question 23

Which tense is used in the second sentence in the passage?

A. continuous B. future C. present D. past

Question 24

Which paragraph has evidence which BEST indicates how successful the Nokia 3310 was?

A. paragraph 1 B. paragraph 2 C. paragraph 3 D. paragraph 4

Question 25

Chat (line 7) is used as what part of speech?

A. verb B. adjective C. adverb D. noun

Question 26

Which cellphone feature was most important to customers at the time the Nokia 3310 came out?

A. gaming B. text messaging C. voice dialling D. reminder function

Question 27

Which BEST summarizes the main idea in this article?

A. Features are what make cellphones attractive to customers. B. Samsung and iPhone are the most popular cellphones. C. Text messaging is a popular cellphone feature. D. Most customers use their cellphones for gaming.

Question 28

“Beep! beep! beep!” is an example of which figure of speech?

A. simile B. metaphor C. alliteration D. onomatopoeia

Question 29

Setting is most evident in which paragraph?

A. paragraph 1 B. paragraph 2 C. paragraph 3 D. paragraph 4

Question 30

What is being referred to as the alternative route?

A. Bog Walk Gorge B. Flat Bridge C. Angels Plaza D. North South Highway

Question 31

Which line(s) uses figurative language?

A. Giselle looked out the window (line 11). B. You could tell that it was cold outside (lines 14 - 15). C. An uneasy feeling held her captive (lines 17 - 18). D. She felt a jolt (line 20).

Question 32

The story is an example of ______,

A. narrative writing B. expository writing C. poetry writing D. persuasive writing

Question 33

In which paragraph can the climax be found?

A. paragraph 5 B. paragraph 4 C. paragraph 3 D. paragraph 2

Question 34

To whom or what does the “I” in line 1 refer?

A. person eating the mango B. pretty cubes C. the lion D. the narrator

Question 35

Which figure of speech is used in lines 1 and 2?

A. simile B. personification C. metaphor D. alliteration

Question 36

Which BEST describes the poet’s attitude in lines 1 to 6?

A. positive B. serious C. apologetic D. annoyed

Question 37

How many mangoes were eaten by the persona?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Question 38

Which TWO stanzas have evidence of a climax?

A. 2 and 3 B. 3 and 4 C. 4 and 5 D. 5 and 6

Question 39

Which stanza indicates a resolution in the poem?

A. stanza 6 B. stanza 5 C. stanza 4 D. stanza 3

Question 40

Which BEST describes the poet’s overall attitude in the poem?

A. outraged B. serious C. ambivalent D. annoyed