Grade 6 English SOL Practice Test — Set 1 of 3

106 free Grade 6 English Virginia SOL practice questions drawn from official Virginia Department of Education released tests. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review. No signup required.

1. 1. This story is mostly about Mia —

   Aworking on a project at homeBchoosing a new art projectCwinning an art contestDcompleting a painting
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   Answer: C — winning an art contest

2. 2. What does this sentence suggest? “Julia relaxed, thinking Mr. Malone would let another tardy slide by.”

   AMr. Malone usually understands Julia’s actions.BMr. Malone and Julia know what to expect from each other.CJulia and Mr. Malone get along well with each other.DMr. Malone sometimes forgives Julia’s delays.
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   Answer: D — Mr. Malone sometimes forgives Julia’s delays.

3. 3. In paragraph 6, Julia’s response to the news that she cannot attend the field trip best indicates that she —

   Ais angry with herselfBregularly attends other eventsCdisagrees with her teacherDhas a strong interest in music
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   Answer: D — has a strong interest in music

4. 4. In paragraph 12, which topic do the adults most likely discuss before Julia arrives?

   AJulia’s grade in science classBJulia’s reluctance to share her feelingsCJulia’s reason for arriving after the start timeDJulia’s ability to make friends
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   Answer: C — Julia’s reason for arriving after the start time

5. 5. In paragraph 14, what does acknowledgment mean?

   Aadmitting something is trueBshowing an appreciationCexpressing strong feelingsDacting out of concern
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   Answer: A — admitting something is true

6. 6. Which word in paragraph 17 signals a generalization?

   ANormallyBpausedCHoweverDconsidered
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   Answer: A — Normally

7. 7. Complete the cause-and-effect relationship. Cause: Julia is tardy three times. Effect: __________________________

   AJulia makes her friends unhappy.BJulia has little time to practice music.CJulia misses class assignments.DJulia receives several days of detention.
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   Answer: D — Julia receives several days of detention.

8. 8. Which statement is most likely true about Julia’s dad?

   AHe wants Julia to learn from her mistakes.BHe closely observes Julia’s behavior.CHe is eager to defend Julia’s actions.DHe feels Julia has the ability to do well in school.
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   Answer: A — He wants Julia to learn from her mistakes.

9. 9. Which sentence states the most likely reason Julia is allowed to go on the field trip?

   AShe agrees to take the advice of her father.BShe conducts herself respectfully during the meeting.CMrs. Thompson thinks Julia made a mistake.DMr. Malone convinces Mrs. Thompson that Julia should attend.
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   Answer: D — Mr. Malone convinces Mrs. Thompson that Julia should attend.

10. 10. At the end of the story, the reader may best conclude that the biggest reward for Julia is —

    Aproving who really is to blameBbeing able to protect her friendsChaving her true character understoodDknowing her father spoke with the teachers
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    Answer: C — having her true character understood

11. 11. Which information would best be included in “The Mystery of Mountain Lake” section?

    AChanges in weather patternsBTypes of fish found in the lakeCIncreases in wildlife populationDNative plants around the lake
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    Answer: A — Changes in weather patterns

12. 12. According to paragraph 4, the main goal of Mountain Lake Conservancy is to —

    Ainvent new ways to monitor water levelsBpreserve the lake’s natural resourcesCtest students’ science knowledgeDencourage people to spend time in nature
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    Answer: B — preserve the lake’s natural resources

13. 13. Which heading would be best for paragraph 5?

    AProtecting the WaterBThe Best Way to Study the LandCVisiting Creatures in NatureDAn Outdoor Classroom
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    Answer: D — An Outdoor Classroom

14. 14. The author organizes information in paragraph 6 by —

    Acomparing the hotel’s appearance to nearby hotelsBlisting the reasons people visit the hotelCexplaining why the hotel needed to be changedDtelling about the hotel’s development
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    Answer: D — telling about the hotel’s development

15. 15. Based on the article, the mystery at Mountain Lake was difficult to solve since the cause of the changing water levels was —

    AdistantBunusualCprotectedDdisturbing
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    Answer: B — unusual

16. 16. The author refers to the hotel as “the historical Mountain Lake Hotel” most likely because of its —

    Along list of improvementsBremodeling to sandstone in the 1930sCexistence on the site since the 1850sDmany hosted events
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    Answer: C — existence on the site since the 1850s

17. 17. According to the article, the most likely reason visitors return to the Mountain Lake Hotel is to —

    Aexperience a different elevationBexplore local historyCenjoy outdoor activitiesDescape the noise of city life
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    Answer: C — enjoy outdoor activities

18. 18. Which sentence from the article states an opinion?

    ADeer, bears, bobcats, raccoons, and squirrels may be seen here.BHotel ownership changed throughout the years.CToday the site includes the main hotel and smaller cabins.DWhether for study or rest, countless people frequent this fascinating place.
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    Answer: D — Whether for study or rest, countless people frequent this fascinating place.

19. 19. Which word means “to be continually engaged in close, careful study”?

    AresearchBresearcherCresearchingDresearched
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    Answer: A — research

20. 20. The author’s use of the word flying in the title best shows that the speaker —

    Alikes the floating appearance of the snowBmoves down the hill at a quick paceChas an interest in winged creaturesDis thrown from the sled into the air
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    Answer: B — moves down the hill at a quick pace

21. 21. Based on lines 4–5, the speaker’s closeness to the sled shows the speaker is —

    Aseeking a new path to try with the sledBattempting to use an uneven sledCtrying to maintain control of the sledDlearning to increase the speed of the sled
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    Answer: C — trying to maintain control of the sled

22. 22. Which two words are the best synonyms for lumber in line 18?

    AboundBglideCtrudgeDleap
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    Answer: C — trudge

23. 23. Which line best suggests that the speaker has been down the hill in the past?

    AThe ground rushes up to meet us…BThis time, surely, we’ll make itCWith each step, I sink into the snowDNear the top it grows steep…
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    Answer: B — This time, surely, we’ll make it

24. 24. What will the speaker most likely do next?

    APull the sled back homeBFind a better hill to sledCLet someone else use the sledDContinue to sled on the hill
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    Answer: D — Continue to sled on the hill

25. 25. What is the meaning of vice in this sentence? “A small vice in Craig’s writing style is his habit of not explaining his ideas…”

    Aa bad practiceBan unusual activityCa confusing situationDan interesting concept
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    Answer: A — a bad practice

26. 26. Paragraph 1 indicates that therapy dogs can work with children who —

    Aneed extra practice readingBhave trouble sitting still while readingCshow a special interest in animalsDstruggle to cooperate with other people
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    Answer: A — need extra practice reading

27. 27. Which question is answered in paragraph 2?

    AHow are therapy dogs trained?BWhere do therapy dogs work?CHow many therapy dogs are there?DWhat traits must therapy dogs have?
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    Answer: D — What traits must therapy dogs have?

28. 28. In paragraph 4, the word circumstances means —

    AarrangementsBsituationsCmomentsDways
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    Answer: B — situations

29. 29. Which paragraph discusses the role of the dog’s handler during a therapy session?

    AParagraph 1BParagraph 3CParagraph 4DParagraph 5
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    Answer: B — Paragraph 3

30. 30. Based on the article, what might a child most likely be able to do after several reading therapy sessions?

    APrepare to read alone in the libraryBRead with a different animal each sessionCFeel comfortable reading to a small groupDWork with other children in reading sessions
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    Answer: C — Feel comfortable reading to a small group

31. 31. What may the reader conclude about birds in reading therapy programs?

    AThey are used less often than other animals.BThey are only used if they can talk.CThey are easier to handle than other animals.DChildren like them more than other animals.
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    Answer: A — They are used less often than other animals.

32. 32. This article answers all of these questions EXCEPT —

    AWhy are some children unable to work with therapy dogs?BHow does someone become a therapy dog handler?CWhat makes a therapy dog different from a pet?DHow often do children work with therapy dogs?
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    Answer: D — How often do children work with therapy dogs?

33. 33. Which word best replaces slumped in paragraph 5?

    AslidBsankCtumbledDcrashed
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    Answer: B — sank

34. 34. Which sentence is the best summary of paragraph 10?

    AAnthony’s dad offers to stay home.BAnthony’s mom prepares to go shopping.CAnthony amazes his mom and dad.DAnthony and his family assign the duties.
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    Answer: D — Anthony and his family assign the duties.

35. 35. Complete the cause-and-effect relationship. Cause: Anthony thinks about cinnamon gum. Effect: __________________________

    AAnthony suddenly remembers Field Day.BAnthony looks at the list of chores.CAnthony takes a bite of breakfast cereal.DAnthony listens to his sister and mother talk.
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    Answer: A — Anthony suddenly remembers Field Day.

36. 36. Which sentence best shows that Anthony can be responsible?

    A“Can I go to the grocery store with you, Mom?”B“Today is Field Day at the recreation center!”C“We have to beat the team that won last year!”D“I need to call Caleb so he can find a new partner.”
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    Answer: D — “I need to call Caleb so he can find a new partner.”

37. 37. What does the title mean?

    AAnthony must overcome the challenge of time.BAnthony must improve his running speed.CAnthony must organize his weekend time.DAnthony must learn to take his time with chores.
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    Answer: A — Anthony must overcome the challenge of time.

38. 38. What does the word misplaced mean?

    FlostGchangedHbrokenJhidden
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    Answer: F — lost

39. 39. Costumes will be approved at dress rehearsals. Dress rehearsals will be held in the Smithdale High School Auditorium: • Grades K–5: Thursday, May 5, from 6:00–7:00 P.M. • Grades 6–12: Monday, May 9, from 7:00–8:00 P.M. Performers should be prepared to stay an extra hour. 3. Read this dictionary entry. act (akt) n. 1. The process of doing something. 2. A written record of actions. 3. One of the major divisions of a play or opera. 4. A performance and its members. What is the meaning of acts in the section describing how performers are accepted without tryouts? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 4. Which question is answered in the description of how performers are accepted without tryouts? F Will students have an opportunity to practice? G How will students know they are in the show? H When is the show for high school students? J How long is each performance? 5. What is the job of a stagehand? A To design costumes B To direct performers C To play musical instruments D To provide special support 6. The twenty-first group to sign up will be allowed to perform if — F another performer is unable to attend G another performance is shortened H the performance is original J the performer is approved 7. Each person performing in the talent show is required to submit a — A telephone number B musical recording C permission slip D costume sketch 8. On what day does a second grader need to show up for rehearsal? F Wednesday, May 11 G Friday, May 13 H Thursday, May 5 J Monday, May 9 9. Based on information about the talent show, which word best describes the members of the Smithdale Student Activity Club?

    AStrictBImportantCCleverDOrganized
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    Answer: D — Organized

40. 40. Where would this flier most likely be found?

    FIn a city newspaperGIn a school newsletterHOn a website about singingJOn a wall of a music store
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    Answer: G — In a school newsletter

41. 41. What is the purpose of this flier?

    ATo explain what a talent show is to the readerBTo inform the reader about the talent show guidelinesCTo persuade the reader to develop a new talentDTo tell the reader what skills are needed for the talent show
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    Answer: B — To inform the reader about the talent show guidelines

42. 42. Which would be most helpful to include in the flier?

    FA date to sign up for the showGA list of teachers involved in the showHA photograph from a previous showJA timeline of student events
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    Answer: F — A date to sign up for the show

43. 43. In paragraph 1, the phrase “weighing my options” means —

    Afinding a place to sitBconsidering choicesClooking around an areaDsetting up supplies
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    Answer: B — considering choices

44. 44. Based on paragraph 1, why does Vanessa most likely choose to sketch at the park?

    FIt has a variety of people and activities to draw.GHer teacher suggests she try drawing in various places.HIt is a quiet place to practice her drawing.JShe likes to practice drawing nature scenes.
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    Answer: F — It has a variety of people and activities to draw.

45. 45. In paragraphs 1 and 2, the author uses the word “shadow” to create a sense of —

    AconcernBmysteryChumorDcomfort
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    Answer: B — mystery

46. 46. In which word does -ness mean the same as it does in thoroughness?

    FbusinessGharnessHkindnessJwitness
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    Answer: H — kindness

47. 47. Why does the author include paragraph 8 in the story?

    ATo explain the reason for the major conflictBTo provide clues as to how the story will endCTo show how the setting is related to the plotDTo establish a connection between the characters
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    Answer: D — To establish a connection between the characters

48. 48. Based on paragraphs 11 and 12, Kenyi and Vanessa will most likely —

    Fhelp each other with math homeworkGenter their combined drawings in an art contestHexperiment with other art suppliesJhelp each other improve their art skills
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    Answer: J — help each other improve their art skills

49. 49. The imagery in paragraph 15 most appeals to the reader’s sense of —

    AsightBtouchCsmellDsound
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    Answer: A — sight

50. 50. Which event best completes this sequence of events: Vanessa meets Kenyi in the park; they talk; —; they are pleased with their finished products.

    FThey enjoy each other’s drawing lessons.GThey agree to draw girls playing catch.HThey decide to draw with crayons instead of charcoal.JThey decide to finish each other’s drawings.
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    Answer: J — They decide to finish each other’s drawings.

Practice items adapted from Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests. Practice items are provided for study purposes and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Virginia Department of Education.