6th Grade MAP Practice Test English Reading : Set 1

Read the passage.
“In Idaho Falls live two awesome ladies. Several years ago it was the good fortune of May and Phyllis to come into some unexpected money. Not only theirs but also many others lives have been touched by that good fortune.” – from The Idaho News mailbox
What fact is in this paragraph?
Copyright Info: Post Register, Letter to the Editor, 2002. P.O. Box 1800, Idaho Falls, Idaho
83403.

Read the passage and answer the question.
It was an awful sound. I was pushed forward in my seat and felt the straps pulling me back. I looked around and saw that our car was off the road, and we were crunched up against a telephone pole. There was no possible way to avoid the accident, but I knew that our seat belts had saved our lives. My dad was sitting in the driver’s seat, trying to take off his seat belt so he could check to see if I was okay. I will always wear my seat belt, and I hope everyone else does too.
What does the author want you to care about?

1. Read the passage and answer the question.
Charlotte’s pretty, ruffled dress was becoming torn and ragged. She needed a pair of pants so she could climb around on the ship without getting caught in the ropes on the deck. She needed to get around more quickly, because she could not keep up with the rest of the crew. She had to find something quick.
What is the best summary for this passage?

Read the paragraph and answer the question.

What do you do after boiling the noodles?

Tara and Tanisha were planning a surprise party for Krystal. They invited a few of Krystal’s friends. They began decorating the house. Tanisha hung streamers along the ceiling while Tara  blew up balloons. Next, they both decided to serve punch and cake. Tara went to the store for punch while Tanisha baked the cake. At last, they were ready for the party.
What did they do to prepare for the party?

Read the sentences and answer the question.
A. I think I will read this book.
B. Sara is going to come over to study.
C. Last year, I bought a new bicycle.
D. Tomorrow, we are going to the store.
Which sentence happened in the past?

Read the passage.
Friday was going to be a big day! It was the championship game of the season in soccer, and Joe was the team captain. He wanted to lead his team to their first district championship in the history of their school. They only had enough players to use 3 substitutes, so they always had to be in excellent shape in order to play almost the entire games and run at their fastest speeds the whole time. Alex was one of their fastest players, and Joe knew that without Alex, it was be
difficult to win on Friday. The school held a huge pep rally to encourage the team and cheer them on that morning. The cheerleaders were planning a special presentation during half time, and it seemed that the entire community was going to be at the game to witness the historic victory. The game was supposed to start at 5:00 that evening, so Joe asked all the players to meet in the locker rooms at 3:30 to suit up and have a quick warm up before the game. Excitement and tension were in the in air, and Joe was feeling both confident and nervous. He didn’t want to let everyone down. As he walked up to the locker rooms to get ready for all the other players to arrive, he saw the coach standing at the door. He looked very upset and told Joe that three of the players had come down with the flu, and they would be unable to play in the game today. They didn’t have to forfeit the game as long as the rest of the players were still willing to play, but this would mean they would have to stay in the whole time and have no substitutes.
What would be the best solution?

What word rhymes with bear?

Which bibliography lists magazines?

Read the label.

Copyright Info: 2001 Welch’s Concord, MA 01742
How many servings does this product contain?

Read the passage.
At the very time of the humiliation at Fort Duquesne—when George Washington, Daniel Boone, and General Edward Braddock were defeated by French and Indian foes—a Mohawk Indian was readying himself for a warriors’ dance. The Mohawk—name Warraghiyagey (war-rag-ee- YAH-gay)—painted bright designs on his naked chest, stepped into a deerskin kilt adorned with porcupine quills, and donned a cap topped with a single eagle feather. Tied to his wrists and
ankles were dried deer’s hoofs that rattled as he moved. He ate of ceremonial dog meat and threw a red-painted hatchet onto a war post. Soon he would lead the strenuous dance.
Copyright Info: Hakin, Joy. From Colonies to Country: 1710-1791. Book 3, Second Edition. Oxford University Press, 1999.
In the last three sentences to whom does “he” refer?

Read the passage.
Plants need nutrients to make their food and get energy. Some plants that grow in poor soil get the nutrients they need by “eating” animals. A sweet-smelling liquid attracts insects to a pitcher plant. Once an insect enters the tube-shaped leaf of the plant, hairs that point downward stop it from leaving. The insect falls into the pool of liquid inside the leaf. The liquid dissolves the insect, and the plant uses the nutrients.Copyright Info: Harcourt, Inc. 2002. School Permissions and Copyrights, Harcourt, Inc., 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, Florida 32887-6777.
Why do plants eat animals or insects?

Literal Reading Comprehension—Sequencing–RIT 211 – 220
Read the Passage.
After Joel finished his run, he went and recorded his time on his log. It was his best time he had recorded since his last run in October. Since then, he wondered if he was not in as good of shape because his times seemed to be longer. After today, he would have to pay close attention to what he was doing differently to make sure he was running as fast as he could.
How would you paraphrase Joel’s events?

Read the passage.
Why did I raise my hand? He asked himself, but in his heart, he knew exactly why he had bolted his hand in the air so fast. He longed for the spotlight and the attention. What would I do in the talent show, John thought. I could sing, but Jake was a much better singer. I could play the piano, but Carla would surely play her masterpiece and amaze everyone. I have no idea what I am even thinking!
What can you infer about John?

Read the following paragraph.

Read the definitions.

Select the reason below that would best support a writer’s conclusion that teachers are more important than computers.

Read the passage.
She was alone and still, gazing out to sea; and when she felt his presence and the worship of his eyes her eyes turned to him in quiet sufferance of his gaze, without shame or wantonness. Long, long she suffered his gaze and then quietly withdrew her eyes from his and bent them towards the stream, gently stirring the water with her foot hither and thither. The first faint noise of gently moving water broke the silence, low and faint and whispering, faint as the bells of sleep; hither and thither, hither and thither: and a faint flame trembled on her cheek.Copyright Info: Joyce, James. A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. Bedford Books, 1993.
What can be determined from this passage?

Read the paragraph.
Ryan positioned himself in the gate. As the gate opened, he exploded onto the race course and assumed a tucked position. His skis held tightly to the snow-packed floor as he rounded the first corner. This was going to be an awesome race for him.
What did Ryan do right after he rounded the first corner?

Read the announcement.

Which of the following times can you attend the fair?

Read the paragraph from a guide to winter snowmobiling.
Experience the opportunity of touring Yellowstone National Park on a snowmobile. We will ride from West Yellowstone and make stops at Old Faithful, Mammouth, and the upper and lower falls. Plan a minimum of 5 hours for this guided tour. Cost is $50.00 per person. Riders can rent or bring his/her own snowmobile. Tickets are available at Basin Motor Sports. We’ll see you on
December 1st for a scenic-filled day.
Which of the following best restates these directions?