6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 1

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To translate, analyze, or give examples drawn from a text

idiom
2 A sentence or phrase written under a picture to tell about or explain the picture
literature
3 A group of sentences about the same topic
caption
4 A phrase or expression in which the meaning is different than the literal meaning
metaphor of the words
5 A part of a dramatic work
rising action
6 Like fiction, except that the characters, setting, and plot are real rather than
interpret imaginary
7 Writings that have lasting value
paragraph
8 The events in a story that move the plot forward, which involves conflicts and
episode complications
9 Something that makes sense; reasonable
logical
10 A comparison of two things that have something in common…it states one thing
literary nonfiction is something else

6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 1

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To translate, analyze, or give examples drawn from a text

idiom
2 A sentence or phrase written under a picture to tell about or explain the picture
literature
3 A group of sentences about the same topic
caption
4 A phrase or expression in which the meaning is different than the literal meaning
metaphor of the words
5 A part of a dramatic work
rising action
6 Like fiction, except that the characters, setting, and plot are real rather than
interpret imaginary
7 Writings that have lasting value
paragraph
8 The events in a story that move the plot forward, which involves conflicts and
episode complications
9 Something that makes sense; reasonable
logical
10 A comparison of two things that have something in common…it states one thing
literary nonfiction is something else

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 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 2
Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 A meaning suggested by a word or an expression in addition to its exact meaning

compare/contrast
2 A piece of writing in a special form, style, and language, often expressing
word processing emotion
3 To repeat the exact words used by someone else
distinguishing
4 Verbal exchange between people with opposite views
denotation
5 A term or label that indicates something
argument
6 The creation, input, editing, and production of documents and texts by means of
quote computer systems
7 To tell apart by seeing differences
genre
8 Writing at the beginning of a selection that tells you what will come
introduction
9 A category of art, music, or literature
poem/poetry
10 How two things are alike and how they are different
connotation

6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 2

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 A meaning suggested by a word or an expression in addition to its exact meaning

compare/contrast
2 A piece of writing in a special form, style, and language, often expressing
word processing emotion
3 To repeat the exact words used by someone else
distinguishing
4 Verbal exchange between people with opposite views
denotation
5 A term or label that indicates something
argument
6 The creation, input, editing, and production of documents and texts by means of
quote computer systems
7 To tell apart by seeing differences
genre
8 Writing at the beginning of a selection that tells you what will come
introduction
9 A category of art, music, or literature
poem/poetry
10 How two things are alike and how they are different
connotation

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 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 3
Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 The process of deep or serious thinking, or a particular thought that results from
1 reflection this process
2 The ability to speak or write smoothly and easily
6 context
3 to get the meaning, nature, or importance of
9 similarities
4 An expression with a special meaning
2 fluency
5 The sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph
7 pronoun
6 The setting of a word or phrase that affects its meaning
10 plagiarism
7 A word that is used as a substitute for a noun
5 topic sentence
8 Language that goes beyond the literal meaning of the words
3 understand
9 The quality of being alike
4 figure of speech
10 To steal and pass off (as the ideas or words of another) as one's own
8 figurative language

6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 3

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 The process of deep or serious thinking, or a particular thought that results from
1 reflection this process
2 The ability to speak or write smoothly and easily
6 context
3 to get the meaning, nature, or importance of
9 similarities
4 An expression with a special meaning
2 fluency
5 The sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph
7 pronoun
6 The setting of a word or phrase that affects its meaning
10 plagiarism
7 A word that is used as a substitute for a noun
5 topic sentence
8 Language that goes beyond the literal meaning of the words
3 understand
9 The quality of being alike
4 figure of speech
10 To steal and pass off (as the ideas or words of another) as one's own
8 figurative language

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 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 4
Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 Right for a certain time and place; proper

difference/different
2 Not the same; not alike
evolve
3 The title of a passage of text which announces the topic to be covered, generally
negative printed in bold type for emphasis
4 A group of words that a person knows or should know
thesaurus
5 A word or statement that expresses denial, disagreement, or refusal
video
6 A method or plan of action that you intend to use for some purpose
heading
7 To develop, achieve, or devise gradually
appropriate
8 A book that lists words with their synonyms or antonyms
sequence
9 The picture part of television
vocabulary
10 A text structure in which one event or action follows another
strategies

6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 4

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

difference/different 1 Right for a certain time and place; proper

2 Not the same; not alike
evolve
3 The title of a passage of text which announces the topic to be covered, generally
negative printed in bold type for emphasis
4 A group of words that a person knows or should know
thesaurus
5 A word or statement that expresses denial, disagreement, or refusal
video
6 A method or plan of action that you intend to use for some purpose
heading
7 To develop, achieve, or devise gradually
appropriate
8 A book that lists words with their synonyms or antonyms
sequence
9 The picture part of television
vocabulary
10 A text structure in which one event or action follows another
strategies

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 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 5
Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 The time and place of the action in a story, play, or poem

specific
2 A comparison of two things that have something in common…it states one thing
setting is something else
3 Examining parts to understand how they work together to create meaning as a
perspective whole
4 A position from which something is considered or evaluated; standpoint
sensory details
5 Adjectives pertaining to the five senses‐‐‐taste, touch, smell, sight, hear
metaphor
6 A text structure in which one event or action follows another
sequence
7 Any person, place, or thing by which something is supplied
appropriate
8 Right for a certain time and place; proper
source
9 Pictures
analysis/analyze
10 Special or unique to something
images

6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 5

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

specific 1 The time and place of the action in a story, play, or poem
2 A comparison of two things that have something in common…it states one thing
setting is something else
3 Examining parts to understand how they work together to create meaning as a
perspective whole
4 A position from which something is considered or evaluated; standpoint
sensory details
5 Adjectives pertaining to the five senses‐‐‐taste, touch, smell, sight, hear
metaphor
6 A text structure in which one event or action follows another
sequence
7 Any person, place, or thing by which something is supplied
appropriate
8 Right for a certain time and place; proper
source
9 Pictures
analysis/analyze
10 Special or unique to something
images

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 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 6
Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 The act of figuring out how to do something ahead of time

suggest
2 The title of a passage of text which announces the topic to be covered, generally
concrete details printed in bold type for emphasis
3 A sentence that only has one clause
relevant/relevance
4 The main thought or focus of a work of writing
simple sentences
5 To tell someone what you think is a good idea to do
planning
6 Explicit details adding to the visual perception of the text, describes in great
detail how things might feel, smell, look like, sound like, and/or taste like
conventional
7 Related to or connected with the present matter; pertinent
logical
8 Things that are normal, ordinary, and following the accepted way
heading
9 Something that makes sense; reasonable
conclude/conclusion
10 An opinion that you form after thinking about many things; Also means an
central idea ending or result

6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 6

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

suggest 1 The act of figuring out how to do something ahead of time

2 The title of a passage of text which announces the topic to be covered, generally
concrete details printed in bold type for emphasis
3 A sentence that only has one clause
relevant/relevance
4 The main thought or focus of a work of writing
simple sentences
5 To tell someone what you think is a good idea to do
planning
6 Explicit details adding to the visual perception of the text, describes in great
detail how things might feel, smell, look like, sound like, and/or taste like
conventional
7 Related to or connected with the present matter; pertinent
logical
8 Things that are normal, ordinary, and following the accepted way
heading
9 Something that makes sense; reasonable
conclude/conclusion
10 An opinion that you form after thinking about many things; Also means an
central idea ending or result

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 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 7
Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To develop, achieve, or devise gradually

argument
2 A rough or preliminary sketch of a piece of writing, or a version still subject to
neutral revision
3 The forming of words from letters
text
4 Having terms that have to do with a particular science, art, or profession
spelling
5 Verbal exchange between people with opposite views
understand
6 Not helping or supporting either of two opposing sides
technical
7 To get the meaning, nature, or importance of
task
8 Adjectives pertaining to the five senses‐‐‐taste, touch, smell, sight, hear
rough draft
9 A piece of work to be done; duty
sensory details
10 Words that appear in anything written or printed
evolve

6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 7

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To develop, achieve, or devise gradually

argument
2 A rough or preliminary sketch of a piece of writing, or a version still subject to
neutral revision
3 The forming of words from letters
text
4 Having terms that have to do with a particular science, art, or profession
spelling
5 Verbal exchange between people with opposite views
understand
6 Not helping or supporting either of two opposing sides
technical
7 To get the meaning, nature, or importance of
task
8 Adjectives pertaining to the five senses‐‐‐taste, touch, smell, sight, hear
rough draft
9 A piece of work to be done; duty
sensory details
10 Words that appear in anything written or printed
evolve

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 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 8
Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To give human qualities to something that isn’t human

spelling
2 A cause or explanation for an action, opinion, or event
argument
3 Ideas in a paragraph or piece of text that explain or support the main idea of the
editing text
4 To correct and revise
context clues
5 The forming of words from letters
pronunciation
6 Verbal exchange between people with opposite views
supporting ideas
7 Clues given in a passage as to the meaning of the word
distinct
8 Different or set apart; separate
reason
9 Careful and organized study or gathering of information about a specific topic
research
10 The ability to use the correct stress, rhythm, and intonation of a word in a
personification spoken language

6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 8

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To give human qualities to something that isn’t human

spelling
2 A cause or explanation for an action, opinion, or event
argument
3 Ideas in a paragraph or piece of text that explain or support the main idea of the
editing text
4 To correct and revise
context clues
5 The forming of words from letters
pronunciation
6 Verbal exchange between people with opposite views
supporting ideas
7 Clues given in a passage as to the meaning of the word
distinct
8 Different or set apart; separate
reason
9 Careful and organized study or gathering of information about a specific topic
research
10 The ability to use the correct stress, rhythm, and intonation of a word in a
personification spoken language

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 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 9
Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To look into carefully and closely so as to learn the facts; examine

fantasy
2 Something that makes sense; reasonable
logical
3 A general idea or thought
investigation
4 Having to do with or using sound
root word
5 the act of figuring out how to do something ahead of time
plagiarism
6 A strong feeling such as joy, hatred, sorrow, or fear
concept
7 A story containing unreal, imaginary features like talking animals or fairies
emotion
8 The base word you start with before adding prefixes or suffixes
planning
9 To steal and pass off (as the ideas or words of another) as one's own
audio
10 A text structure that explains why things happen and and the events that happen
cause and effect as a result

6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 9

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To look into carefully and closely so as to learn the facts; examine

fantasy
2 Something that makes sense; reasonable
logical
3 A general idea or thought
investigation
4 Having to do with or using sound
root word
5 the act of figuring out how to do something ahead of time
plagiarism
6 A strong feeling such as joy, hatred, sorrow, or fear
concept
7 A story containing unreal, imaginary features like talking animals or fairies
emotion
8 The base word you start with before adding prefixes or suffixes
planning
9 To steal and pass off (as the ideas or words of another) as one's own
audio
10 A text structure that explains why things happen and and the events that happen
cause and effect as a result

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 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 10
Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 The act or an instance of talking or writing about something

consistent
2 To have a strong effect upon someone or something
text structure
3 To show how to do something
context
4 Different or set apart; separate
fluency
5 Things that are normal, ordinary, and following the accepted way
demonstrate
6 The pattern or arrangement of ideas in a text passage
conventional
7 The ability to speak or write smoothly and easily
impact
8 Having a regular style or pattern; not changing
discussion
9 The setting of a word or phrase that affects its meaning
graphics
10 Charts, maps, drawings, and other images used in printed works such as books
distinct and magazines

6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 10

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 The act or an instance of talking or writing about something

consistent
2 To have a strong effect upon someone or something
text structure
3 To show how to do something
context
4 Different or set apart; separate
fluency
5 Things that are normal, ordinary, and following the accepted way
demonstrate
6 The pattern or arrangement of ideas in a text passage
conventional
7 The ability to speak or write smoothly and easily
impact
8 Having a regular style or pattern; not changing
discussion
9 The setting of a word or phrase that affects its meaning
graphics
10 Charts, maps, drawings, and other images used in printed works such as books
distinct and magazines

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 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 11
Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To give for a purpose

technology
2 A group of words that a person knows or should know
discussion
3 Ideas in a paragraph or piece of text that explain or support the main idea of the
dialogue text
4 The act or an instance of talking or writing about something
contribute
5 The main thought or focus of a work of writing
pronoun
6 A row of icons on a computer screen that activate commands or functions when
central idea clicked
7 The use of science in solving problems
toolbar
8 A comparison of two different things that are similar in some way
vocabulary
9 A word that is used as a substitute for a noun
analogy
10 A talk between two or more people or between characters in a play, film, or
supporting ideas novel

6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 11

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To give for a purpose

technology
2 A group of words that a person knows or should know
discussion
3 Ideas in a paragraph or piece of text that explain or support the main idea of the
dialogue text
4 The act or an instance of talking or writing about something
contribute
5 The main thought or focus of a work of writing
pronoun
6 A row of icons on a computer screen that activate commands or functions when
central idea clicked
7 The use of science in solving problems
toolbar
8 A comparison of two different things that are similar in some way
vocabulary
9 A word that is used as a substitute for a noun
analogy
10 A talk between two or more people or between characters in a play, film, or
supporting ideas novel

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 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 12
Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To look to for advice or information

logical
2 A channel or system of communication
opinion
3 Something that makes sense; reasonable
event
4 A personal judgment that someone thinks is true, but that may be true or false
consult
5 Something that happens
pertinent
6 One of a pair of punctuation marks " " or ` ' used chiefly to indicate the beginning
synonym and the end of a direct quotation
7 A word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word
medium
8 Characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary, casual, or familiar use
quotation mark
9 Having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant
informal English
10 The pattern or arrangement of ideas in a text passage
text structure

6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 12

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To look to for advice or information

logical
2 A channel or system of communication
opinion
3 Something that makes sense; reasonable
event
4 A personal judgment that someone thinks is true, but that may be true or false
consult
5 Something that happens
pertinent
6 One of a pair of punctuation marks " " or ` ' used chiefly to indicate the beginning
synonym and the end of a direct quotation
7 A word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word
medium
8 Characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary, casual, or familiar use
quotation mark
9 Having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant
informal English
10 The pattern or arrangement of ideas in a text passage
text structure

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 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 13
Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To respond to one another in a social situation

facts
2 Having terms that have to do with a particular science, art, or profession
interact
3 To form a picture of in the mind
conclude/conclusion
4 To translate, analyze, or give examples drawn from a text
understand
5 An opinion that you form after thinking about many things; Also means an
theme ending or result
6 A statement that can be proven
visualize
7 A position from which something is considered or evaluated; standpoint
graph
8 to get the meaning, nature, or importance of
technical
9 A drawing or diagram that shows the relationship between numbers using
interpret pictures, bars, or lines
10 The main subject for a work of literature, art, or music
perspective

6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 13

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To respond to one another in a social situation

facts
2 Having terms that have to do with a particular science, art, or profession
interact
3 To form a picture of in the mind
conclude/conclusion
4 To translate, analyze, or give examples drawn from a text
understand
5 An opinion that you form after thinking about many things; Also means an
theme ending or result
6 A statement that can be proven
visualize
7 A position from which something is considered or evaluated; standpoint
graph
8 to get the meaning, nature, or importance of
technical
9 A drawing or diagram that shows the relationship between numbers using
interpret pictures, bars, or lines
10 The main subject for a work of literature, art, or music
perspective

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 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 14
Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To describe something fully; item by item

setting
2 The time and place of the action in a story, play, or poem
cause and effect
3 To talk someone into doing or believing something; convince
detail
4 An action or response to something that has happened or has been done
illustrate
5 A talk between two or more people or between characters in a play, film, or
dialogue novel
6 Exactly the same in shape and size
topic sentence
7 A text structure that explains why things happen and the events that happen as a
persuade/persuasive result
8 Having to do with or using sound
reaction
9 The sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph
congruent
10 To make something more clear or visible
audio

6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 14

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 To describe something fully; item by item

setting
2 The time and place of the action in a story, play, or poem
cause and effect
3 To talk someone into doing or believing something; convince
detail
4 An action or response to something that has happened or has been done
illustrate
5 A talk between two or more people or between characters in a play, film, or
dialogue novel
6 Exactly the same in shape and size
topic sentence
7 A text structure that explains why things happen and the events that happen as a
persuade/persuasive result
8 Having to do with or using sound
reaction
9 The sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph
congruent
10 To make something more clear or visible
audio

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 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 15
Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 A statement that can be proven

neutral
2 Sentences in a paragraph or piece of text that explain or support the main idea of
judgment the text
3 A meaning suggested by a word or an expression in addition to its exact meaning
summary/summarize
4 A fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
connotation
5 An opinion formed after carefully studying all of the information
stanza
6 Uncertainty or vagueness in meaning, intention, or the like
facts
7 Not helping or supporting either of two opposing sides
supporting details
8 To make something more clear or visible
ambiguity
9 A list of writings with time and place of publication
bibliography
10 A statement presenting the main points, a brief retelling of the main points
illustrate

6th Grade Reading Vocabulary TEST 15

Match the word with its definition by writing the correct number in the space provided.

1 A statement that can be proven

neutral
2 Sentences in a paragraph or piece of text that explain or support the main idea of
judgment the text
3 A meaning suggested by a word or an expression in addition to its exact meaning
summary/summarize
4 A fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
connotation
5 An opinion formed after carefully studying all of the information
stanza
6 Uncertainty or vagueness in meaning, intention, or the like
facts
7 Not helping or supporting either of two opposing sides
supporting details
8 To make something more clear or visible
ambiguity
9 A list of writings with time and place of publication
bibliography
10 A statement presenting the main points, a brief retelling of the main points
illustrate

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