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6th grade (Year 7 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.6.1, L.4.1.F, W.6.2.A, W.6.1.A · England: KS2 SATs GPS, KS3 Writing, KS3 Writing (paragraphing)

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The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment

For one month, students at Brookfield School tried something unusual: no phones at lunch. Phones stayed in lockers from twelve until one, and the dining hall filled with board games, sketchbooks and a lot more noise. The idea came from the student council. In a survey, 61 per cent of students said they spent most of lunch looking at a screen, and many said they wanted a break but found it hard to stop on their own. At first, not everyone was happy. "I thought it was a punishment," admitted Jaden, 12. "But after a week I'd learned to play chess, and now I actually look forward to lunch." Teachers noticed changes too. Ms Ortega, who supervises the hall, said there were fewer arguments and more students sitting in mixed groups. However, some students said they missed messaging family members during the day. The council will now vote on whether to keep the rule. One suggestion is a compromise: phone-free Mondays to Thursdays, with Fridays left free.

  1. Question 1

    Read "The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment". Why does the writer include the sentence beginning 'However' in paragraph 4?

    • A. to introduce a new topic
    • B. to tell a joke
    • C. to prove the rule was a total success
    • D. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report

  1. Question 2

    ___ Octopuses can open jars, escape from tanks and even recognise individual people. Which topic sentence best opens this paragraph?

    • A. The sea is very deep.
    • B. Jars can be hard to open.
    • C. Octopuses have eight arms.
    • D. Octopuses are among the cleverest animals in the sea.

  2. Question 3

    Topic sentence: "Sleep is essential for learning." Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

    • A. During sleep, the brain stores what we learned that day.
    • B. Tired students find it harder to concentrate.
    • C. Teenagers need around eight to ten hours a night.
    • D. Some beds are more expensive than others.

  3. Question 4

    Choose the word that joins the ideas as described in brackets. We missed the bus, ___ we were late for school. (show result)

    • A. so
    • B. but
    • C. yet
    • D. or

  4. Question 5

    We can take the train. We can take the bus. Which choice combines the sentences most clearly?

    • A. We can take the train, so the bus.
    • B. We can take the train or the bus.
    • C. We can take the train because the bus.
    • D. We can take the train but the bus.

  5. Question 6

    Is this a fragment, a run-on, or a correct sentence? The cake was delicious, everyone wanted another slice.

    • A. fragment
    • B. run-on
    • C. correct sentence

The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment

For one month, students at Brookfield School tried something unusual: no phones at lunch. Phones stayed in lockers from twelve until one, and the dining hall filled with board games, sketchbooks and a lot more noise. The idea came from the student council. In a survey, 61 per cent of students said they spent most of lunch looking at a screen, and many said they wanted a break but found it hard to stop on their own. At first, not everyone was happy. "I thought it was a punishment," admitted Jaden, 12. "But after a week I'd learned to play chess, and now I actually look forward to lunch." Teachers noticed changes too. Ms Ortega, who supervises the hall, said there were fewer arguments and more students sitting in mixed groups. However, some students said they missed messaging family members during the day. The council will now vote on whether to keep the rule. One suggestion is a compromise: phone-free Mondays to Thursdays, with Fridays left free.

  1. Question 7

    Read "The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment". Why does the writer include the sentence beginning 'However' in paragraph 4?

    • A. to prove the rule was a total success
    • B. to tell a joke
    • C. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report
    • D. to introduce a new topic

  1. Question 8

    ___ They give us oxygen, provide homes for wildlife and cool cities on hot days. Some even help prevent floods by soaking up rainwater. Which topic sentence best opens this paragraph?

    • A. Floods can be dangerous.
    • B. Trees do far more for us than most people realise.
    • C. My favourite tree is in the park.
    • D. Some trees are very tall.

  2. Question 9

    Topic sentence: "The school should open a games club at lunchtime." Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

    • A. Chess was probably invented in India.
    • B. It would give quieter students somewhere to go.
    • C. Several teachers have already offered to help.
    • D. Board games build problem-solving skills.

  3. Question 10

    Choose the word that joins the ideas as described in brackets. We missed the bus, ___ we were late for school. (show result)

    • A. or
    • B. so
    • C. yet
    • D. but

  4. Question 11

    The roads were icy. School was closed. Which choice combines the sentences most clearly?

    • A. The roads were icy, but school was closed.
    • B. Although the roads were icy, school was closed.
    • C. Because the roads were icy, school was closed.
    • D. Unless the roads were icy, school was closed.

  5. Question 12

    Is this a fragment, a run-on, or a correct sentence? Because the bus was late.

    • A. fragment
    • B. run-on
    • C. correct sentence

The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment

For one month, students at Brookfield School tried something unusual: no phones at lunch. Phones stayed in lockers from twelve until one, and the dining hall filled with board games, sketchbooks and a lot more noise. The idea came from the student council. In a survey, 61 per cent of students said they spent most of lunch looking at a screen, and many said they wanted a break but found it hard to stop on their own. At first, not everyone was happy. "I thought it was a punishment," admitted Jaden, 12. "But after a week I'd learned to play chess, and now I actually look forward to lunch." Teachers noticed changes too. Ms Ortega, who supervises the hall, said there were fewer arguments and more students sitting in mixed groups. However, some students said they missed messaging family members during the day. The council will now vote on whether to keep the rule. One suggestion is a compromise: phone-free Mondays to Thursdays, with Fridays left free.

  1. Question 13

    Read "The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment". Why does the writer include the sentence beginning 'However' in paragraph 4?

    • A. to prove the rule was a total success
    • B. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report
    • C. to introduce a new topic
    • D. to tell a joke

  1. Question 14

    ___ Octopuses can open jars, escape from tanks and even recognise individual people. Which topic sentence best opens this paragraph?

    • A. Jars can be hard to open.
    • B. The sea is very deep.
    • C. Octopuses have eight arms.
    • D. Octopuses are among the cleverest animals in the sea.

  2. Question 15

    Topic sentence: "The school should open a games club at lunchtime." Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

    • A. Chess was probably invented in India.
    • B. Board games build problem-solving skills.
    • C. Several teachers have already offered to help.
    • D. It would give quieter students somewhere to go.

  3. Question 16

    Choose the word that joins the ideas as described in brackets. I love the sea, ___ I get seasick on boats. (show contrast)

    • A. yet
    • B. because
    • C. so
    • D. and

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Answer key: 6th grade writing & editing

  1. 1. D. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report

  2. 2. D. Octopuses are among the cleverest animals in the sea.

  3. 3. D. Some beds are more expensive than others.

  4. 4. A. so

  5. 5. B. We can take the train or the bus.

  6. 6. B. run-on

  7. 7. C. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report

  8. 8. B. Trees do far more for us than most people realise.

  9. 9. A. Chess was probably invented in India.

  10. 10. B. so

  11. 11. C. Because the roads were icy, school was closed.

  12. 12. A. fragment

  13. 13. B. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report

  14. 14. D. Octopuses are among the cleverest animals in the sea.

  15. 15. A. Chess was probably invented in India.

  16. 16. A. yet