TERRANOVA GRADE 6 PRACTICE TEST OVERVIEW

This practice test is designed to introduce your student tothe mechanics of taking the TerraNova Grade 6 test whenordered through FLO, and to give your student an idea of thekinds of questions the test will contain. The practice test canbe given a day or two in advance of the actual testing. It isnot timed.

Answer Sheet for StudentThe answer sheet is where your student will mark an answerfor each question. Use a #2 pencil. The bubbles on theanswer sheet should be filled in completely. Place theanswer sheet alongside the Practice Test and remind thestudent to mark only on the answer sheet.

Practice Test for StudentThe TerraNova Grade 6 Practice Test includes questions forReading and Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, SocialStudies, Vocabulary, Language Mechanics, Spelling, andMathematics Computation. Print and staple these pagestogether. Place alongside the answer sheet opposite of thestudent’s dominant writing hand when taking the practicetest.

Answer KeyWhen finished, compare the student’s answers with theanswer key and go over questions that were marked wrong.Ask the student if they feel comfortable with the test takingprocess. If more practice is needed (for example, the studentkeeps marking the answers on the practice test and not theanswer sheet), print out the practice test and answer sheetpages again and retake.

TEST TAKING TIPSFOR THE STUDENT

1. Relax. It’s natural to getnervous about tests. Just doyour best and try not toworry. You got this!

2. Listen and read carefully.Listen carefully whendirections are being read toyou. Read all the directionscarefully on the test. Ask yourproctor to explain anydirections you don’tunderstand.

3. Plan your time. While thispractice test is not timed, theactual test is. Listen to theamount of time given for atest section and use thattime well. Answer thequestions you are sure offirst, and be careful to nottake too long on any onequestion.

4. Think. It’s okay to not knowan answer to a question rightaway. Take some time tothink. Rule out answerchoices that you know arewrong and choose from theones that are left.

5. Stay positive. Somequestions will be hard toanswer and others will beeasy. Just do your best!

“The secret of good teaching is to regard thechild’s intelligence as a fertile field in which

seeds may be sown, to grow under the heat offlaming imagination.”

MARIA MONTESSORI

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Read this story. Then do Numbers 1 through 4.

Although more than 100 years have passed since its sinking, stories about the Titanic and itsdoomed passengers continue to intrigue and fascinate many. Movies about the disaster madein 1943, 1953, and 1997 drew millions of viewers and kept the event in the public eye. Whilethey took some dramatic license, some of the crucial facts were not totally lost in the film-making process. The ship’s recovery in 1985 served as a catalyst for some of the publicity thatensued.

Work began in 1909 on the Titanic as one of three liners that were designed to be the largestof their time. During the three years of construction, builders outfitted her with fifteenwatertight bulkhead compartments to deem her “practically unsinkable.” Unfortunately, thewalls between the compartments only went a few feet above the water line. So if anythingcaused the ship to list or pitch forward, water would pour in over the tops of the walls.

Probably the most publicly accepted reason for the loss of more than 1500 of the 2224 livesaboard, was the lifeboat situation. The ship carried only 20 lifeboats even though it wasequipped to carry 64. In addition, the first lifeboat was launched with only 28 people aboard –far short of its capacity of 65. This policy unfortunately applied to the ensuing lifeboatslaunched. Widespread confusion and disorganization in the face of such an emergencyundoubtedly contributed to the magnitude of the disaster.

News of the Titanic’s sinking was slow to reach those awaiting its arrival in New York. Newscommunication in 1912 was sluggish and unreliable. Some reports stated the ship had collidedwith an iceberg but was being towed to port with all aboard. In truth, the Titanic managed tostay afloat nearly three hours after the initial collision before sinking in the icy waters ofNewfoundland.

1. According to the essay, what factormade the Titanic seem “unsinkable?”

A walls higher than the water levelB extra thick steel platesC watertight compartmentsD waterproof lining of the bulkhead

2. What caused the ship to sink?

F collision with another shipG collision with an icebergH fire on boardJ being torpedoed

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4. What was the most acceptedreason for the massive loss of lives?

F disorganization of the crewG panic and chaos of passengersH overcrowding on the shipJ lifeboat situation

For Number 5, choose the sentence that iscomplete and written correctly.

5. A Its a hard route to follow.B Please tell they dinner is ready

to eat.C He was most definite a strong

and proud man.D She is the best player on the

team.

3. What year did the Titanic sink?

A 1910B 1911C 1912D 1913

For Number 6, choose the best way to combine the two sentences.

6. We fed the dog.We took the dog for a walk around the park.

F We fed the dog, and we took the dog for a walk around the park.G We fed the dog and walk around the park.H We fed the dog and took it for a walk around the park.J The dog we fed and took for a walk around the park.

For Number 7, read the paragraph. Choose the sentence that best fills the blank in theparagraph.

7. Michelangelo was a famous Italian sculptor, architect, and painter. He is perhaps bestknown for his painting of the ceiling inside the Sistine Chapel. The scenes he painted inthe Sistine Chapel are considered to be some of the most influential frescoes in thehistory of Western art. _____________________________________________________________________. The work is considered a cornerstone of Renaissance art.

A He designed a system of scaffolding to enable him and his assistants to paint theceiling.

B It took Michelangelo four years to complete this masterful work that covers over fivehundred square meters of ceiling.

C Although he did not like painting as much as sculpting, Michelangelo still acceptedthe task.

D He is also known for his many sculptors, such as the sculptor of David.

Read the paragraph below and do Number 8.

(1) Although they are called French fries, this popular side dish is not French at all. (2) Itsorigins have been traced to Belgium. (3) Historians claim that poor villagers living in MeuseValley began frying potations in the late-1600s. (4) During World War I, American soldiersstationed in Belgium were first introduced to these delicious fried potatoes. (5) The officiallanguage of the Belgium army was French, so the Americans nicknamed the fried potatoes“French fries.” (6) French fries are one of the most popular side dishes in the world. (7) Eachcountry puts their own spin on the delicious crispy treat.

8. Where would this sentence best fit in the paragraph?

The nickname stuck and decades later the credit is still going to the wrong country.

F after sentence 4G after sentence 5H after sentence 6J after sentence 7

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You may use scratch paper to solve these problems. Use of a calculator is permitted. You willalso need a ruler with inches and centimeters.

1. Which of these is the best estimate of the answer to 58) 24,002?

A 4B 40C 400D 4,000

2. In 2014, the average rainfall for the month of May was 6.25 inches. In 2015, the averagerainfall in the month of May was 4.53 inches. How much more rain was recorded in May2014 than in May 2015?

F 1.64 inchesG 2.54 inchesH 1.72 inchesJ 1.54 inches

3. Irena rode her bicycle west on Yale Street and made a 65 degree turn on Green Street.What kind of angle represents the 65° turn Irena made at Green Street?

A straightB rightC obtuseD acute

4. Jim put 4 white, 6 blue, 2 yellow, and 8 red marbles into a bag. Without looking, Samwill choose one marble from the bag. What is the probability that Sam will choose ayellow marble?

F1

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G25

5. Use the inch side of your ruler to help solve this problem.What is the perimeter of this shape?

A 338

B 558

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H15

J3

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C 5

D 528

Study this graph and then do Number 6.

6. Which player scored 38 points?

F LilyG TomH JaneJ Mark

1. Which of these is not a part of an atom?

A protonsB elementsC nucleusD electrons

2. Which object will not be attracted toa magnet?

F nailG paper clipH pencilJ coin

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3. Which of these animals has a bodytemperature that is not easilyaffected by the temperature in itsenvironment?

A a spotted toadB a rattlesnakeC a gold fishD a seal

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1. What do the Great Victoria, Patagonian,Gobi, and Sahara have in common?

A They are all located in Africa.B They are all ancient cities.C They are all deserts.D They are names of rivers.

2. North Dakota has many resourcesthat produce revenue for the stateincluding wheat, coal, oil, and naturalgas. Which of these resources isrenewable?

F wheatG coalH oilJ natural gas

For Number 1, read the sentences. Then choose the word that correctly completes bothsentences.

1. My grandma used a ____________ to weave.The feeling of dread continued to ______________.

A needleB loomC handleD subside

For Number 2, choose the word thatmeans the same or about the same as theunderlined word.

2. the suspense

F continuationG actionH anticipationJ bridge

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Social Studies

For Number 3, choose the word thatmeans the opposite of the underlinedword.

3. to declare

A sayB ignoreC announceD flash

3. First Amendment: Freedom of speech Freedom of religion Freedom of the press Freedom of assembly

Which of these is a right protectedby the First Amendment?

A right to a jury trialB right to obtain witnessesC right to bear armsD right to attend a meeting

For Number 1, choose the answer that is written correctly and shows the correctcapitalization and punctuation.

1. A I just finished the book how to kill a mockingbird.B The short story “the bird Flew Away” is excellent.C My favorite Christmas song is “white Christmas”.D “Time Stood Still” is a suspenseful short story.

For Number 2, look at the underlined part of the sentence. Choose the answer that shows thebest capitalization and punctuation for that part.

2. Pam asked “where are the plates?”

F asked. WhereG asked, “WhereH asked, whereJ Correct as it is

For Numbers 3 and 4, read the letter and the passage and look at the numbered, underlinedparts. Choose the answer that shows the best capitalization and punctuation for each part.

3. A elk. And a bear.B elk and a bear.C elk, and a bear.D Correct as it is

4. F SincerelyG Sincerely,H sincerelyJ Correct as it is

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Language Mechanics

October 31, 2018

Dear Grandma,We went on a road trip to Jackson, Wyoming. The scenery was beautiful.

(3) While driving we saw coyotes, deer, elk, and, a bear.

(4) sincerely,Allison

For Numbers 1 and 2, choose the wordthat is spelled correctly and bestcompletes the sentence.

1. The _________ man tried to dance.

A clumseyB clumsayC clumsieD clumsy

2. The performance was ___________.

F censationalG sensationelH sensationalJ censaytionel

This section is about working math problems. You may use scratch paper to solve theproblems. Calculators should not be used for this section.

1.54) 707

2.0.432 x 2.75 =

Spelling

For Number 3, read the phrases. Find thephrase containing the underlined wordthat is not spelled correctly. If all theunderlined words are spelled correctly,mark “All correct.”

3. A to reconcileB in a disguysC time for the premiereD All correct

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A 14B 14 R 5C 13D 13 R 5E None of these

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F 0.1188G 1.188H 11.88J 0.01188K None of these

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A 8B 12C 0D 2E None of these

F 0.195G 0.0195H 1.950J 1.0950K None of these

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Vocabulary1 - B2- H3- B

Language Mechanics1 - D2- G3- C4- G

Spelling1 - D2- H3- B

Mathematics Computation1 - D2- G3- C4- H5- D6- F

Reading & Language Arts1 - C2- G3- C4- J5- D6- H7 - B8- G

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Science1 - B2- H3- D

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