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Question 1Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this paragraph: "The red fox is a patient hunter. It waits quietly in tall grass until a mouse moves. Then it pounces, pinning the mouse under its front paws. In winter it listens for mice under the snow." What is the main idea of this paragraph?

  1. Snow makes hunting hard for many animals.
  2. The red fox is a patient, skillful hunter. Correct answer.
  3. The red fox hides in grass all winter long.
  4. Mice are very fast runners in tall grass.

Explanation

The main idea is the one point that every sentence in the paragraph supports. All four sentences describe how the fox waits, listens, and pounces to catch mice, so the paragraph is about its patient hunting skill.

Question 2Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

A student reads a book about volcanoes. Under a photograph of a smoking mountain, a line of small text says: "Ash rises from Mount Cleveland, Alaska, 2006." What is this line of text called, and what is its job?

  1. A caption, because it explains the photograph. Correct answer.
  2. A heading, because it names the next section.
  3. An index entry, because it lists a page number.
  4. A glossary entry, because it defines a hard word.

Explanation

A caption is a short line of text placed with a photograph, diagram, or map to tell the reader what it shows. This line names the place and date of the image, so it captions the photo.

Question 3Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

A student's report on recycling includes four sentences. Which sentence states an opinion rather than a fact?

  1. Recycling is the best way to protect the planet. Correct answer.
  2. Many towns collect recycling once a week.
  3. Glass bottles are sorted by colour at the depot.
  4. Aluminum cans can be melted down and made into new cans.

Explanation

A fact can be checked and proven, while an opinion is a judgement that other people can reasonably disagree with. Calling recycling "the best way" is a judgement, whereas melting cans, weekly pickup, and colour sorting can all be verified.

Question 4Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this sentence: "The hikers were ravenous after the long climb, so they ate every sandwich in the pack." What does the word ravenous mean in this sentence?

  1. Completely lost
  2. Very thirsty
  3. Very tired
  4. Very hungry Correct answer.

Explanation

The clause beginning with "so" explains the word: the hikers ate every sandwich, which shows they were extremely hungry. The long climb explains why they were hungry; it does not give the meaning of ravenous.

Question 5Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

A recipe says: "1. Heat the oven to 220 degrees. 2. Roll the dough flat on a floured board. 3. Spread tomato sauce over the dough. 4. Sprinkle cheese on top. 5. Bake for 12 minutes." According to the recipe, which step comes right after the dough is rolled flat?

  1. The pizza is baked for 12 minutes.
  2. The sauce is spread over the dough. Correct answer.
  3. The oven is heated to 220 degrees.
  4. The cheese is sprinkled on top.

Explanation

A numbered procedure is read in order, so the step listed after rolling the dough is the next action to take. Spreading sauce is step 3 and follows step 2 directly.

Question 6Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this passage: "Once there was a raven who could speak. It traded three of its black feathers for three wishes, and each wish brought a surprise." To which genre does this passage most clearly belong?

  1. A news report about wildlife.
  2. A traditional tale with magic. Correct answer.
  3. A biography of a real bird.
  4. A set of instructions for readers.

Explanation

The opening "Once there was," the talking animal, and the wishes are fantasy elements typical of traditional tales and fairy tales. Factual reporting and instructions would not include impossible events of this kind.

Question 7Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this paragraph: "A smaller student dropped her books in the hallway. Maya knelt, gathered the loose papers, and helped her carry everything to class." Which word best describes Maya in this paragraph?

  1. Thoughtful Correct answer.
  2. Boastful
  3. Impatient
  4. Careless

Explanation

A character trait is shown through what a character does. Maya notices someone in trouble and quietly stops to help, which shows that she thinks about other people's needs.

Question 8Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

A food-drive poster shows a photo of a full box of cans. The words "Give One Can" are printed in huge letters, and the collection dates appear in small print at the bottom. Why did the designer most likely make "Give One Can" the largest text?

  1. To make the message clear at a glance. Correct answer.
  2. To show where the food will be taken.
  3. To list the rules for the food drive.
  4. To thank people who donated cans.

Explanation

In a poster, size signals importance because viewers read large text first, often from a distance. The call to action is the message the designer wants people to notice instantly, so it receives the biggest type.

Question 9Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this paragraph: "Jared checked the sky, then tied a tarp over the woodpile. He carried the garden chairs into the shed and filled two buckets with water from the tap." What can the reader most reasonably infer that Jared expects?

  1. Guests will arrive soon.
  2. The wood is too wet to burn.
  3. A storm is coming. Correct answer.
  4. The garden needs water.

Explanation

Covering wood, storing loose chairs, and filling water buckets are preparations people make before a storm, and the paragraph opens with Jared checking the sky. The clues work together to support a single inference.

Question 10Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this text: "Fill a jar with warm water. Stir in three spoons of salt until it dissolves. Tie a string to a pencil and rest the pencil across the jar so the string hangs in the water. Leave it overnight and look for crystals." Why did the author most likely write this text?

  1. To persuade readers to enjoy science
  2. To explain how to carry out a task Correct answer.
  3. To describe a famous scientist's work
  4. To tell an entertaining story

Explanation

The command verbs ("Fill," "Stir," "Tie," "Leave") and the ordered steps are features of procedural writing, whose purpose is to instruct the reader to complete a task. No opinion or narrative appears.

Question 11Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this sentence from a story: "The wind clawed at the shutters all night." What does the phrase "clawed at the shutters" most suggest about the wind?

  1. It was blowing from the sea.
  2. It was carrying feathers.
  3. It was fierce and rough. Correct answer.
  4. It was warm and gentle.

Explanation

Clawing is a rough, scraping action, so applying it to wind suggests force and violence rather than a gentle breeze. The words "all night" add to the sense of a long, harsh battering.

Question 12Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this paragraph: "I pressed my nose to the cold window. When the car turned into the drive, I barked and spun in circles until the door opened." Whose point of view is this, and what shows it?

  1. Third person, because the narrator knows everyone's thoughts.
  2. First person, because the narrator describes an event from outside.
  3. First person: the narrator says "I" and tells its own experience. Correct answer.
  4. Third person, because the narrator describes someone else's actions.

Explanation

A narrator who uses "I" and reports only what it sees, hears, and feels is speaking in first person. Readers get no access to other characters' thoughts here, so the passage is not third person.

Question 13Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this paragraph: "The arctic fox has short, rounded ears and a thick white coat. The desert fox has long ears that release heat and a pale, thin coat. Both animals are small foxes, but each is suited to a very different climate." How is this paragraph organized?

  1. Persuasive argument
  2. Chronological order
  3. Compare and contrast Correct answer.
  4. Problem and solution

Explanation

The paragraph describes features of two foxes and uses the signal words "both" and "but" to point out similarities and differences. That pattern is compare and contrast.

Question 14Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this paragraph: "Every spring the town's soccer club holds a used-gear sale. Families drop off cleats and shin pads they no longer need. Volunteers clean and sort the gear by size. On Saturday, younger players choose what they need for free." Which sentence best summarizes the paragraph?

  1. Families drop off many kinds of old sports gear.
  2. Young players like free soccer equipment.
  3. Volunteers clean cleats before the sale.
  4. A soccer club gives away used gear each spring. Correct answer.

Explanation

A good summary states the main idea and covers the whole paragraph in a sentence or two. This option names who (the club), what (gives away used gear), and when (each spring), while the others capture only one detail.

Question 15Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this sentence from a science report: "The first trial was inconclusive, so the team repeated the experiment with more careful measurements." What does inconclusive most likely mean?

  1. Fully proven by the evidence
  2. Not giving a clear answer Correct answer.
  3. Poorly explained to readers
  4. Finished ahead of schedule

Explanation

The prefix in- means "not," and the root is related to "conclude," meaning to decide or settle. The team repeated the test because the first result did not settle the question, which confirms that meaning.

Question 16Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this advertisement: "All of Brookside is signing up for the read-a-thon. Don't be the only one left out!" Which persuasive technique does the advertisement use?

  1. A made-up statistic
  2. A repeated slogan
  3. A celebrity endorsement
  4. A bandwagon appeal Correct answer.

Explanation

A bandwagon appeal suggests that everyone is already doing something, so the reader should join in or risk being left out. The ad names no famous person, offers no numbers, and repeats no slogan.

Question 17Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this fable: "A thirsty crow found a pitcher with water low in the bottom. It could not reach the water, so it dropped in pebbles one at a time. Slowly the water rose, and the crow drank." Which statement best expresses the theme of the fable?

  1. Water is hard to find in hot weather.
  2. Small steps can solve a big problem. Correct answer.
  3. Crows are the cleverest of all birds.
  4. Pitchers are useful for storing water.

Explanation

A theme is a message about life that the whole story supports. The crow succeeds by adding one pebble at a time, so the story teaches that patient, small efforts can overcome a difficult problem.

Question 18Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

A student is writing a report on the piping plover, an endangered shorebird on Prince Edward Island. Which source would be the most reliable for facts about the bird's diet?

  1. A comment posted under a nature video
  2. An advertisement for birdseed
  3. A fact sheet from a wildlife agency Correct answer.
  4. A classmate's blog about birds

Explanation

A wildlife agency studies the species and checks its information before publishing, which makes it the most reliable of these sources. Comments, personal blogs, and advertisements may be unchecked or written to sell something.

Question 19Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this sentence: "The ice-cream truck's song drifted down the street, thin and tinny, and behind us a screen door banged shut." Which sense does this description mainly appeal to?

  1. Touch
  2. Hearing Correct answer.
  3. Smell
  4. Sight

Explanation

The details are all sounds: a drifting song, a tinny tone, and a banging screen door. Words like "song" and "banged" name sounds rather than sights, smells, or textures.

Question 20Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this paragraph: "Lena read the sign at the trailhead: Bridge closed. Use the river path. She checked her watch. It was 3:45, and she had promised to be home by 4:00." Which prediction is best supported by the text?

  1. Lena will hurry along the river path. Correct answer.
  2. Lena will lose her watch on the trail.
  3. Lena will wait for the bridge to be repaired.
  4. Lena will swim across the river.

Explanation

Predictions must grow out of clues in the text. The sign offers one open route and the watch shows very little time left, so the best-supported prediction is that she takes that route quickly.

Question 21Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

A writer wants to show a character's nervousness without naming the feeling. Which sentence does this best?

  1. Sam was a boy who worried about everything at school.
  2. Nervousness is a normal feeling before a big test.
  3. Sam felt extremely nervous about the important math test.
  4. Sam erased a hole in his paper and checked the clock again. Correct answer.

Explanation

Showing rather than telling lets readers infer a feeling from a character's actions. Erasing until the paper tears and repeatedly checking the clock are behaviours that reveal worry, while the other sentences simply name or explain the feeling.

Question 22Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this paragraph from a developer's website: "Our new development will bring jobs and shops to the area. A few residents have complained about traffic, but their fears are overblown." Which statement best explains how this paragraph shows bias?

  1. It gives equal space to both sides of the issue.
  2. It reports numbers from an independent study.
  3. It dismisses the people who disagree with the project. Correct answer.
  4. It avoids using any emotional words.

Explanation

Bias shows in how a writer treats opposing views. Describing residents as "a few" and calling their concerns "overblown" belittles the disagreement instead of answering it with evidence.

Question 23Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this summary of a study: "In a study of 200 Grade 6 students, those who read for 20 minutes a day scored higher on a vocabulary test than those who read for 5 minutes." Which conclusion is best supported by this evidence?

  1. Reading daily makes students better at every subject.
  2. Daily reading and higher scores went together. Correct answer.
  3. Vocabulary tests are the best way to measure reading ability.
  4. Students who dislike reading always score lower.

Explanation

The study reports a link between more daily reading and higher scores on one vocabulary test, and nothing wider. It does not prove that reading causes success in every subject, so the claim must stay within what the data show.

Question 24Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

A print news article and a video report describe the same bridge accident. The video uses dramatic music and slow-motion footage of the collapse. What is the most likely effect of these choices?

  1. They help viewers check whether the facts are correct.
  2. They make the report shorter to watch.
  3. They give viewers technical facts about bridges.
  4. They make viewers feel a stronger emotional reaction. Correct answer.

Explanation

Music and slow motion are production techniques that shape mood rather than add information. Because they heighten drama, viewers are more likely to respond emotionally to the event.

Question 25Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read these lines from a poem: "The fog arrives / on soft paws, / crouches over the harbour / and is gone." What does comparing the fog to a cat help the reader imagine?

  1. The fog frightens everyone in the town.
  2. The fog feels warm and furry on the skin.
  3. The fog settles quietly and then leaves. Correct answer.
  4. The fog is loud and moves quickly.

Explanation

The comparison borrows the cat's quiet movement and crouching stillness. Readers picture fog that drifts in silently, hangs over the harbour, and then disappears without a sound.

Question 26Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this paragraph: "The red cliffs along the north shore crumble a little each year. Rain loosens the soil, and waves carry it away. Signs warn visitors to stay back from the edge." Which sentence best states the main idea?

  1. Warning signs are more useful than fences for protecting visitors.
  2. The north shore is the most beautiful place on Prince Edward Island.
  3. The cliffs are eroding, so visitors should stay back. Correct answer.
  4. Rain is the only force that changes the north shore cliffs over time.

Explanation

A main idea must cover the whole paragraph, not just one detail. The paragraph links erosion to the warning signs, so the safest statement includes both.

Question 27Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

A Grade 6 magazine article about lobster fishing includes a labeled diagram of a lobster trap and a caption under a photo. What is the main purpose of these text features?

  1. to help readers understand how the trap works Correct answer.
  2. to replace the need for any written explanation in the article
  3. to show that lobster fishing is the province's largest industry
  4. to make the article look more colourful for young readers

Explanation

Text features such as labeled diagrams and captions present information visually. They support the written article by making the trap's parts and use easier to understand.

Question 28Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this sentence: "The harbour was bustling before dawn: boats nudged for space, crews shouted, and crates thumped onto the wharf." In this sentence, what does bustling mean?

  1. dangerous and stormy
  2. slow and careful
  3. quiet and empty
  4. busy and noisy Correct answer.

Explanation

Context clues include boats nudging for space, crews shouting, and crates thumping. Together these details show busy, noisy activity rather than calm or danger.

Question 29Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

A poster for a beach cleanup shows a sea turtle wrapped in plastic. The words say, "Every wrapper counts." What is the poster's main purpose?

  1. to explain how turtles find food
  2. to persuade people to reduce plastic waste Correct answer.
  3. to describe the steps for cleaning a beach
  4. to entertain readers with a story about a turtle

Explanation

The image and slogan are designed to change what viewers do. "Every wrapper counts" pushes people to act, so the purpose is persuasion rather than entertainment or explanation.

Question 30Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Which sentence from a Grade 6 report about potato farming is an opinion?

  1. A potato plant needs about 60 centimetres between rows.
  2. Potato farmers in this area plant in late May.
  3. The best potatoes in the province come from red soil. Correct answer.
  4. Many farmers store potatoes in cool cellars.

Explanation

An opinion expresses a judgement that readers can debate. The word "best" is a value judgement, while planting dates and row spacing are measurable facts.

Question 31Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read these directions: "First, measure the board twice. Next, mark the cut line with a pencil. Then, ask an adult to saw along the line." Which step happens immediately before marking the cut line?

  1. asking an adult to saw the board
  2. measuring the board twice Correct answer.
  3. painting the finished board
  4. sanding the cut edge

Explanation

Sequence words signal the order: first measure, next mark, then saw. The step immediately before marking is measuring the board twice.

Question 32Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this sentence: "When the power went out at the rink, Eli passed out glow sticks from his bag and led the younger skaters to the lobby." Which words best describe Eli?

  1. careless and loud
  2. shy and uncertain
  3. angry and impatient
  4. prepared and calm Correct answer.

Explanation

Eli already had glow sticks and took charge without panicking. Those actions show he was ready for an emergency and calm under pressure.

Question 33Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

A weather website shows a map of Prince Edward Island with blue arrows pointing east. A legend says, "Wind direction." What information does the map mainly show?

  1. the location of weather stations
  2. the direction the wind is blowing Correct answer.
  3. the temperature in each county
  4. the amount of rain expected

Explanation

A legend explains what map symbols mean. The arrows are the main symbols, and the legend identifies them as wind direction.

Question 34Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this sentence: "Nora checked the tide chart twice, then moved the picnic table higher up the beach." What can you infer about Nora?

  1. She has lost the tide chart in the sand.
  2. She expects the tide to reach the table's old spot. Correct answer.
  3. She is planning to build a fire on the sand.
  4. She wants to leave the beach before sunset.

Explanation

Checking the tide chart and moving the table show that Nora is preparing for rising water. An inference connects these clues to a reason the text does not state directly.

Question 35Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this paragraph: "Last year, students at Elm Street School noticed that lunch waste filled six bins each day. They started a compost program and placed reminders above the bins. By spring, lunch waste was down to two bins a day." Which summary best captures the paragraph?

  1. Students reduced lunch waste by starting a compost program and adding reminders. Correct answer.
  2. Compost programs are difficult to start in elementary schools.
  3. The school bought six new bins to hold waste from lunches.
  4. Students at Elm Street School eat lunch in a large cafeteria every day.

Explanation

A summary should state the main problem and result in a few words. The paragraph focuses on how students cut lunch waste through composting and reminders.

Question 36Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this paragraph: "Warm water gives the storm energy. As the storm moves over the ocean, it picks up more moisture. When it reaches land, it drops heavy rain." Which text structure is used?

  1. cause and effect Correct answer.
  2. compare and contrast
  3. chronological order
  4. description

Explanation

The paragraph links warm water and moisture to heavy rain, showing causes and results. It does not compare two topics or give a set of steps in time order.

Question 37Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read these sentences: "I have watched the ferry come and go for thirty years. From my window, I know every captain by the sound of the horn." Who is most likely speaking?

  1. a ferry captain who is retiring
  2. a student writing a ferry schedule
  3. a lighthouse keeper who lives by the harbour Correct answer.
  4. a tourist on a first ferry ride

Explanation

The speaker stays in one place and observes the ferry daily for thirty years. Living by the harbour explains both the view and the long familiarity with captains.

Question 38Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

A student is researching how the Confederation Bridge was built. Which source would most likely give accurate technical details?

  1. an engineering report by the bridge's designers Correct answer.
  2. a tourism advertisement for bridge tours
  3. a comment below a vacation video about the bridge
  4. a fictional story set near the bridge

Explanation

Technical details are most reliable when they come from experts with direct knowledge. An engineering report by the bridge's designers provides specific, checkable information.

Question 39Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

A video about a new skate park uses fast cuts, excited music, and interviews only with skaters who support the plan. Which media technique is being used?

  1. explaining safety rules step by step
  2. using selective details to persuade viewers Correct answer.
  3. providing balanced coverage of both sides
  4. reporting facts without any opinion

Explanation

The video chooses exciting production and only supportive voices. That selection shapes the audience's view instead of showing a range of perspectives.

Question 40Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this sentence: "The potato field was a quilt of green and brown squares." What does the metaphor suggest about the field?

  1. The field had patches of different colours. Correct answer.
  2. The field was covered with actual fabric.
  3. The field was too wet to harvest.
  4. The field had been damaged by frost.

Explanation

A metaphor compares two things without using "like" or "as." A quilt has patches, so the field looked like blocks of green and brown crops.

Question 41Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this story: "Jaden's fiddle string snapped during practice. He found no spare in his case, so he walked to his neighbour's house and borrowed one. That night, he practised the same tune until his fingers ached." Which theme is best supported?

  1. Old instruments sound better.
  2. Neighbours often become best friends.
  3. Music contests are unfair.
  4. Perseverance helps people improve. Correct answer.

Explanation

Jaden solves a problem and keeps practising despite difficulty. The events point to persistence as the message, not friendship or fairness.

Question 42Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this sentence: "The old wharf groaned as the tide pulled at its posts." What does the word groaned suggest about the wharf?

  1. It was newly built and strong.
  2. It was old and under strain. Correct answer.
  3. It was hidden by fog.
  4. It was crowded with fishermen.

Explanation

The word "groaned" gives the wharf a human sound, suggesting creaking from pressure. The tide pulling at its posts shows that the structure is under strain.

Question 43Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

A table is titled "Average Monthly Snowfall in Three Island Towns." It has rows for January, February, and March and columns for each town. Which question can the table answer?

  1. Which town gets the most snow in February? Correct answer.
  2. Why does snow fall more in some years?
  3. How many schools are in each town?
  4. Which town has the warmest summer?

Explanation

The table's columns and rows match towns with months. A question about February snowfall can be answered by comparing values in that row.

Question 44Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this sentence from a camp brochure: "Our camp has served Island families for 20 years, and it is the friendliest camp in the province." Which part is an opinion?

  1. for 20 years
  2. it is the friendliest camp in the province Correct answer.
  3. Our camp has served Island families for 20 years
  4. has served Island families

Explanation

An opinion cannot be proven true for everyone. "Friendliest" is a judgement, while the number of years served is a checkable fact.

Question 45Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this paragraph: "The sky turned green-gray. The radio warned of gusts over 90 km/h. The crew began tying extra ropes across the boat." What will the crew most likely do next?

  1. paint the boat's cabin
  2. ignore the radio and go home
  3. finish securing the boat before the storm Correct answer.
  4. take the boat out for a calm fishing trip

Explanation

The clues point to a dangerous windstorm, and the crew is already securing the boat. A logical prediction follows from those details rather than ignoring them.

Question 46Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this paragraph: "The new bike lane removed 12 parking spots on Water Street. Shop owners say customers will stop coming. The town council approved the lane without a survey of businesses." Which statement best explains how the passage shows bias?

  1. It presents only the shop owners' concerns and leaves out other views. Correct answer.
  2. It gives equal space to supporters and opponents of the lane.
  3. It quotes a scientist who studied traffic patterns.
  4. It uses a graph to make the parking loss look larger.

Explanation

Bias appears when a text selects only one side of an issue. The passage reports shop owners' fears but leaves out cyclists, planners, and other residents.

Question 47Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Two texts discuss later school start times. Text 1 tells the story of one sleepy student who missed the bus. Text 2 reports average sleep hours from a survey of 500 students. Which statement best compares the two texts?

  1. Text 1 gives statistical proof, while Text 2 tells a personal story.
  2. Both texts rely mainly on interviews with teachers.
  3. Neither text gives any information about sleep.
  4. Text 1 uses one student's experience, while Text 2 uses survey data. Correct answer.

Explanation

Text 1 uses an anecdote to illustrate the issue. Text 2 uses numerical survey results, so the contrast is a personal example versus data.

Question 48Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this paragraph: "The brochure calls the trail 'easy.' It does not mention the two river crossings or the washed-out bridge. My boots are still drying." What is the narrator's tone?

  1. grateful and cheerful
  2. calm and uninterested
  3. confused and forgetful
  4. skeptical and slightly sarcastic Correct answer.

Explanation

The narrator points out what the brochure left out and mentions still-wet boots. The gap between the word "easy" and the real conditions creates a skeptical, mildly sarcastic tone.

Question 49Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this dialogue: "'You can take the small boat,' said Aunt June. 'But check the gas.' 'I always do,' Marco said, already walking away. 'And the radio?' she called. He waved without turning." What does the dialogue suggest about Marco?

  1. He is angry with Aunt June.
  2. He is afraid of the water.
  3. He has never used the boat before.
  4. He is confident but careless about safety. Correct answer.

Explanation

Marco says he always checks the gas but walks away before answering about the radio. His confidence and lack of attention suggest he may skip a safety step.

Question 50Reading and Viewing (Grade 6 literacy)

Read this claim: "Our school should start a garden because students will learn responsibility and the food will be fresh." Which evidence would best strengthen the claim?

  1. a story about one student who dislikes eating vegetables at lunch
  2. a study linking school gardens to responsibility and fresh food Correct answer.
  3. an opinion from one parent who enjoys gardening
  4. a list of shade flowers that are easy for beginners to grow

Explanation

Strong evidence directly supports both parts of the claim and comes from a broader source. A single story or one parent's opinion is much weaker than a study.