Grade 6 English SOL Practice Test — Set 3 of 3

Set 3 of 3 — 6 more free Grade 6 English SOL practice questions from official VDOE released tests.

1. 1. Jada most likely smiles at the end of the story because she —

   Fis looking forward to visiting the planetariumGlikes to share information with othersHrealizes she has talents of her ownJis thinking about her new friendship
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   Answer: H — realizes she has talents of her own

2. 2. Zach knows that Jada is not as meek as she seems because she —

   Ahas learned to play an instrument for schoolBwants her friend to attend the field trip with herCtalks about the information on the handoutDhas answered many questions in science class
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   Answer: D — has answered many questions in science class

3. 3. Zach discusses eclipses with Jada because —

   FMr. Tao wants the students to better understand the subjectGMr. Tao says the material will be included on a future testHhe knows that the other students are already familiar with the subjectJhe wants to have a conversation with his new science partner
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   Answer: F — Mr. Tao wants the students to better understand the subject

4. 4. Based on information in the story, the reader understands that Zach —

   Ahas spoken to Sydney sometimes in classBhas seen Sydney and Jada communicate with each otherCknows that Sydney and Jada enjoy scienceDfeels that he will be a good partner for Jada
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   Answer: B — has seen Sydney and Jada communicate with each other

5. 5. Which sentence best expresses a theme of the story?

   FOpinions from others are sometimes unwelcome.GEveryday heroes receive little attention for their good deeds.HAcquaintances often make the best of friends.JImportant lessons can come from unlikely sources.
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   Answer: J — Important lessons can come from unlikely sources.

6. 6. Zach’s character is important to the story because he —

   Ashows Jada she is a good partnerBallows Jada to be herselfCgives Jada a chance to answer questionsDlets Jada talk about school
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   Answer: B — allows Jada to be herself

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.