Year 6 ICAS English 5-Question Sample

Question 1 of 5 Syntax

After weighing the final comment, what does the final judgement most directly refer back to?

A the cup record and the old team program B the shared public signal made by the bell C the rain hiding the score and changing what the speaker notices D the incomplete but useful map design

Question 2 of 5 Syntax

While reading this source, what would a dash before the final qualifying phrase most likely signal?

A a full stop that ends the passage before the idea is complete B a pause that adds a qualification or sharper afterthought C a spelling correction D a list of equal items only

Question 3 of 5 Vocabulary

From the writer's exact wording, what is the effect of the wording in "The numbers are not good and I am not going to soften them."?

A It tells the reader to ignore all the earlier evidence. B It helps the reader see the main idea more clearly. C It has no connection with the main idea. D It proves that the title is unrelated to the passage.

Question 4 of 5 Structure

After checking the speaker's purpose, which statement best describes the main purpose of "One More Season"?

A to explain how a poem builds meaning out of what it refuses to name B to argue for continuing despite figures the speaker admits are poor C to explain how the poem raises a question about temporary work without answering it D to explain how careful observations changed the bus stop solution

Question 5 of 5 Voice

From the sentence before the quote, which wording would make the writer's judgement too strong for the evidence in "The Slow Seed"?

A This proves it is always true. B The evidence suggests a careful conclusion. C The passage gives a useful clue. D The final idea is supported by the details.

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