PARCC Grade 6 ELA 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a metaphor?
- A direct comparison without 'like' or 'as' (Correct answer)
- A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
- An exaggeration
- A sound word
Correct answer: A direct comparison without 'like' or 'as'
A metaphor compares two things directly by stating one is the other.
Question 2: Which of these is a primary source?
- A diary written during an event (Correct answer)
- A textbook summary
- An encyclopedia article
- A book review
Correct answer: A diary written during an event
A primary source is an original, firsthand account such as a diary.
Question 3: What does the prefix 're-' usually mean?
- Again (Correct answer)
- Not
- Before
- Under
Correct answer: Again
The prefix 're-' means 'again,' as in 'rewrite' or 'redo.'
Question 4: Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?
- The dogs run in the yard. (Correct answer)
- The dogs runs in the yard.
- The dog run in the yard.
- The dogs is running.
Correct answer: The dogs run in the yard.
Plural subject 'dogs' agrees with the plural verb 'run.'
Question 5: What is an inference?
- A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning (Correct answer)
- A direct quote from the text
- A spelling mistake
- The title of a book
Correct answer: A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from textual clues and reasoning.
Question 6: Which word is an antonym for 'ancient'?
- Modern (Correct answer)
- Old
- Historic
- Aged
Correct answer: Modern
'Modern' means recent or new, the opposite of 'ancient.'
Question 7: What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
- To state the main idea of a paragraph (Correct answer)
- To end an essay
- To list sources
- To add a quotation
Correct answer: To state the main idea of a paragraph
A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph.
