Are You Smarter Than a 6 th Grader? Are You Smarter Than a 6 th Grader? Question #1 Which word is the predicate adjective in the sentence below? The bubbly teacher was very enthusiastic. A.bubbly B.teacher C.was D.enthusiastic Answer #1 D. enthusiastic Question #2 Which sentence would be the BEST closing sentence for the following paragraph? Eating a healthy lunch can change your day. Foods high in sugar will give you quick energy but leave you tired after only an hour. Lunch foods such as peanut butter, nuts, tuna, or cheese give you energy that lasts much longer. Question #2 A.Most lunches are too expensive for many people. B.It pays to think about what you are eating. C.Have you ever eaten a good tuna sandwich? D.Lunchtime on a rainy day is a wonderful experience. Answer #2 B. It pays to think about what you are eating. Question #3 What is the purpose of the sentence below? Put your bike in the garage at the end of the afternoon. A.to show excitement B.to give a command C.to ask a question D.to give information Answer #3 B. to give a command Question #4 Which conjunction BEST fills in the blank in the sentence below? Chantal was very hungry, ( ) she ordered a piece of pizza. A.while B.and C.but D.so Answer #4 D. so Question #5 Which sentence BEST combines the two sentences below? Janson bought a new standard size basketball. Janson practiced with the basketball every afternoon for a month. A.Janson bought a new basketball and practiced with the basketball for a month it was standard size. B.Janson bought a new standard size basketball and Janson practiced with the basketball every afternoon for a month. C.Janson bought a new standard size basketball and practiced with it every afternoon for a month. D.Jason bought a new standard size basketball, because he practiced with the basketball every afternoon for a month. Answer #5 C. Janson bought a new standard size basketball and practiced with it every afternoon for a month. Question #6 Which word in the sentence below is a preposition? Thursday afternoon, Patricia and Calvin cleaned in the basement. A.Thursday B.afternoon C.and D.in Answer #6 D. in Question #7 Which word BEST fills in the blank in the sentence below? I bought a new jigsaw puzzle for my cousins, so I need to go give it to ( ). A.their B.them C.they D.us Answer #7 B. them Question #1 Which word from the sentence below is a an indirect object? Gina gave Max the book. A.Gina B.gave C.Max D.book Answer #1 C. Max Question #2 Adrienne looked at the index on the following slide for some information about outer space. What information will she find on pages 63-68? Question #2 Armstrong, Neil.7 Asteroid belt.37 Astronomy11-13Earth Gravity22, 58, 60 Jupiter63-68Mars Mercury Neptune Question #2 Adrienne looked at the index on the following slide for some information about outer space. What information will she find on pages 63-68? A.how far Earth is from the sun B.the phases of the moon C.information about Jupiter and its moons D.information about Halleys Comet Answer #2 C. Information about Jupiter and its moons Question #3 Which sentence is the topic sentence for the following paragraph? Some butterflies escape to cold weather by migrating to a warmer place. The orange- and-black monarch butterfly travels the farthest. Monarch butterflies spend a lot of time soaring, rather than flying. This helps them save energy. Question #3 A.sentence 1 B.sentence 2 C.sentence 3 D.sentence 4 Answer #3 A. sentence 1 Question #4 Which sentence in the paragraph is a fragment? If you think aardvarks have a funny-sounding name. Take a look at their appearance. They are among the strangest-looking creatures on Earth. Aardvarks, which live in Africa, have thick bodies. Question #4 A.If you think aardvarks have a funny- sounding name. B.Take a look at their appearance. C.They are among the strangest-looking creatures on Earth. D.Aardvarks, which live in Africa, have thick bodies. Answer #4 A. If you think aardvarks have a funny-sounding name Question #5 Which sentence is NOT related to the main idea of the paragraph and should be removed? In 1066, the Normans of France conquered England. Englands best land was divided among Norman noblemen. Then, Normans took over all positions in the government, courts, and church. The French-speaking Normans ruled England, and English- speaking people were their servants. Nowadays, the Channel connects England to France. Question #5 A.sentence 2 B.sentence 3 C.sentence 4 D.sentence 5 Answer #5 D. sentence 5 Question #6 What is the purpose of the sentence below? Can we reconsider the decision to shorten the art class? A.to ask a question B.to give a command C.to make a statement D.to express excitement Answer #6 A. to ask a question Question #7 Ronnie is reading a story about a sale at a local hobby shop. Which of the following sentences contains an error? A.Several of us plan to stock up for the future. B.Shopping for a bargain can be fun. C.You and her should try out the sale. D.Paints, pencils, and other supplies are discounted. Answer #7 C. You and her should try out the sale Question #1 Which word has the spelling error in the sentence below? Your determinashun and patriotism qualify you for the administrative position. A.determinashun B.patriotism C.qualify D.administrative Answer #1 A. determinashun (determination) (determination) Question #2 Why are transition words important to paragraph development? A.They introduce the main idea. B.They provide more information about the topic sentence. C.They help ideas flow from one sentence to the next. D.They sum up the topic of the paragraph. Answer #2 C. They help ideas flow from one sentence to the next. Question #3 Use the table of contents on the following slide to answer the question below. Using the table of contents, which lesson should you look in to find specific information about voting? Question #3 Table of Contents Chapter 1Citizenship and Government Lesson 1.Systems of Government Lesson2..Local, State, and Federal Government Lesson 3..American Constitutional Democracy Lesson 4.International Relationships Lesson 5Roles of the Citizen Question #3 A.Lesson 1 B.Lesson 2 C.Lesson 4 D.Lesson 5 Answer #3 D. Lesson 5 Question #4 Which sentence could be the topic sentence for the paragraph below? The sea is rich in salt and chemicals such as iodine and magnesium. A fortune in rare minerals-nickel, cobalt, and copper-is found under the seabed. Large deposits of oil and natural gas lie under the sea. You can see why the sea is a giant source of wealth. Question #4 A.Humans require iodine in their daily diets. B.The ocean is a great place to take a vacation. C.The sea has very little to offer in terms of health. D.The sea is a kind of gold mine. Answer #4 D. The sea is a kind of gold mine. Question #5 Which punctuation mark is missing from the sentence below? What career appeals to you? asked Rickys father. A.period B.apostrophe C.quotation marks D.comma Answer #5 B. apostrophe Question #6 Which word BEST completes the sentence below? The student ( ) taking all the pencils needs to return them. A.whose B.whos C.whos D.whos Answer #6 B. whos Question #7 A semicolon should be added to the sentence below. After which word does the semicolon need to be added? The young women found a table at the caf both looked like they needed a long break. A.women B.table C.cafe D.they Answer #7 C. cafe Question #1 Which sentence does NOT relate to the rest of the paragraph and should be removed? Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin in In 1794 he received a patent for the cotton gin. Some people doubt he actually invented it. Some people prefer cotton over silk. Question #1 A.sentence 1 B.sentence 2 C.sentence 3 D.sentence 4 Answer #1 D. sentence 4 Question #2 Which word BEST fills in the blank in the sentence below? The ( ) hands worked quickly and with great skill. A.chef B.chef C.chefs D.chefs Answer #2 D. chefs Question #3 Which sentence in the paragraph below is a run-on sentence? Saturday was the date of an important football game. Fans packed the stadium to watch the two rival teams. The score was close, which made everyone alert through the whole game. The fans screamed as the game ended they thought it was very exciting. Question #3 A.sentence 1 B.sentence 2 C.sentence 3 D.sentence 4 Answer #3 D. sentence 4 Question #4 Which of the following is the correct way to address a letter? A.Dear mr. Monty, B.Dear Mr. monty, C.Dear Mr. Monty, D.dear Mr. Monty, Answer #4 C. Dear Mr. Monty, Question #5 In the paragraph below, which word or phrase is stated too often? Collyn and Mary were going to a field trip on Monday. Collyn and Mary planned to take sketchbooks to the museum. Collyn and Mary would draw sketches of artwork at the museum. Collyn and Mary wanted to use their sketches to do their own paintings. Question #5 A.sketches B.museums C.Collyn and Mary D.artwork Answer #5 C. Collyn and Mary Question #6 Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A.Wow. You recited the poem perfectly. B.Wow, you recited the poem perfectly. C.Wow! You recited the poem perfectly! D.Wow you recited the poem perfectly! Answer #6 C. Wow! You recited the poem perfectly! Question #7 Rosetta is choosing a topic for a social studies report on the Revolutionary War. Which topic has the BEST focus? A.Battles in the Revolutionary War B.Georgians Who Fought in the Civil War C.The Battle of Lexington in the Revolutionary War D.The Leaders of the British Navy Answer #7 C. The Battle of Lexington in the Revolutionary War Question #1 Which of the sentences in the paragraph below is a complex sentence? After they ate a huge breakfast, Maya and Toni were ready to run errands. They made a list and changed into proper clothing. Maya got out the backpacks, and Toni filled the water bottles. They were ready for the big outing! Question #1 A.sentence 1 B.sentence 2 C.sentence 3 D.sentence 4 Answer #1 A. sentence 1 Question #2 Which word has the spelling error in the sentence below? Did you see the new catalog that lists the features of the studdio apartment? A.catalog B.features C.studdio D.apartment Answer #2 C. studdio (studio) (studio) Question #3 In the paragraph below, sentence 4 is out of order. Where should it BEST be placed? The day my dad run the marathon was one of the most exciting days of my life. That Tuesday morning we got up early to get ready for the marathon. Before we went to the park, we had breakfast. Finally, dad finished her race in good time. During the race, we watched a lot of people running hard. I could not believe how many participated. Question #3 A.after sentence 1 B.after sentence 2 C.after sentence 3 D.after sentence 6 Answer #3 D. after sentence 6 Question #4 Which word from the sentence below is a conjunction? Delia needed to draw her sketch, so she bought a charcoal pencil. A.draw B.sketch C.so D.charcoal Answer #4 C. so Question #5 What does the phrase sweetened with sugar and decorated modify? With great enthusiasm, Monique and Bianca brought the cake, sweetened with sugar and decorated, to the dining room table. A.cake B.Monique and Bianca C.enthusiasm D.table Answer #5 A. cake Question #6 Which of the following is a simple sentence? A.I hope the attend camp this summer, but I always want to go to Colorado. B.If Hope would write more clearly, the teacher could read her essay. C.The various stores are offering sales for the next few weeks. D.The trees blew in the storm, but they never fell down. Answer #6 C. The various stores are offering sales for the next few weeks. Question #7 Where should a comma be placed in the sentence below? When you get the forms in the mail fill them out and return them right away. A.after get B.after mail C.after out D.after return Answer #7 B. after mail