FSA Practice Test (6th Grade: English Language & Arts) 3

Question 1

An author writes, "The cake was so delicious it disappeared in seconds." This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Answer

Hyperbole is exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

Question 2

Which sentence is written in the past tense?

Accepted Answer

She walked to school.

Answer

"Walked" is the past-tense form of the verb "walk."

Question 3

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To state the main point

Answer

A topic sentence introduces the main point that the rest of the paragraph supports.

Question 4

Which word means the opposite of "generous"?

Accepted Answer

Selfish

Answer

"Selfish" is an antonym of "generous," which means willing to give.

Question 5

In which sentence is the comma used correctly?

Accepted Answer

After dinner, we watched a movie.

Answer

A comma follows an introductory phrase before the main clause.