EQAO Junior Division Assessment Content 2

Question 1

A Grade 6 student reads a passage where the author describes both the benefits and drawbacks of solar energy. What is the author's purpose?

Accepted Answer

To present a balanced view of solar energy

Answer

When an author presents both sides of an issue, the purpose is to inform with a balanced perspective rather than to persuade or entertain.

Question 2

In a reading passage, the phrase 'the thunderstorm roared like an angry lion' is an example of which literary device?

Accepted Answer

Simile

Answer

A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as,' and here the thunderstorm is compared to a lion using the word 'like.'

Question 3

When a reader makes an inference about a character's feelings, they should use:

Accepted Answer

Clues from the text combined with their own prior knowledge

Answer

Making an inference requires combining textual clues with background knowledge to reach a conclusion not directly stated.

Question 4

Which text feature would BEST help a reader locate information about a specific topic in a non-fiction book?

Accepted Answer

The index

Answer

An index lists topics alphabetically with page numbers, making it the best tool for quickly locating specific information in a non-fiction book.

Question 5

A student encounters the unfamiliar word 'cordial' in a sentence: 'She greeted everyone with a cordial smile and warm handshake.' What context clue best helps determine the meaning?

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'warm handshake' suggests friendliness

Answer

The phrase 'warm handshake' provides a context clue suggesting that 'cordial' means friendly or warm in manner.

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EQAO Junior Division Assessment Content 2