Puerto Rico CRECE English as a Second Language — Grade 6

Read the passage: "El Yunque National Forest is a unique tropical rainforest located in eastern Puerto Rico. It receives over 200 inches of rainfall each year, creating a lush green environment. High in the mountain trees, rare species like the Puerto Rican parrot find food and shelter. Conservation workers monitor the forest daily to protect these endangered birds and keep the trails safe for visitors." What is the main idea of the passage?

• AVisitors prefer walking on dry trails in eastern Puerto Rico.
• BEl Yunque is a rainy tropical forest that provides a protected habitat for rare wildlife.
• CPuerto Rican parrots only eat seeds found at the bottom of mountain trees.
• DRainfall in Puerto Rico happens mostly during the winter months.

Read the passage from Question 1: "El Yunque National Forest is a unique tropical rainforest located in eastern Puerto Rico. It receives over 200 inches of rainfall each year, creating a lush green environment. High in the mountain trees, rare species like the Puerto Rican parrot find food and shelter. Conservation workers monitor the forest daily to protect these endangered birds and keep the trails safe for visitors." According to the passage, who works daily to protect endangered birds in El Yunque?

• ATourists visiting the trails
• BConservation workers
• CLocal mountain farmers
• DWeather researchers

Read the sentence: "The heavy rainfall creates a lush green environment across the entire mountain." What does the word "lush" mean as used in this sentence?

• AGrowing thick and healthy
• BDry and dusty
• CSmall and weak
• DCold and icy

Read the passage: "El Yunque National Forest is a unique tropical rainforest located in eastern Puerto Rico. It receives over 200 inches of rainfall each year, creating a lush green environment. High in the mountain trees, rare species like the Puerto Rican parrot find food and shelter. Conservation workers monitor the forest daily to protect these endangered birds and keep the trails safe for visitors." Why do conservation workers monitor the forest daily?

• ATo build new hotels inside the forest
• BTo protect endangered birds and maintain trail safety
• CTo cut down trees for commercial wood
• DTo stop the rain from falling on visitors

What is the main purpose of an author writing an informational passage about El Yunque National Forest?

• ATo entertain readers with a funny story about a parrot
• BTo inform readers about the natural features and wildlife of El Yunque
• CTo persuade readers to move away from Puerto Rico
• DTo teach readers how to construct a wooden hiking trail

Read the passage: "Mosquito Bay in Vieques is world-famous for its bioluminescence. Microscopic organisms called dinoflagellates live in the warm bay water. When something stirs the water, like a paddle or a fish, these tiny creatures emit a bright blue-green light. Local guides take visitors in kayaks on dark nights so everyone can see the magical glowing water." What causes the dinoflagellates to glow?

• ASunlight reflecting off the kayaks
• BFlashlights used by tour guides
• CMovement or disturbance in the water
• DElectricity from nearby sea lighthouses

Read the sentence from the passage: "Microscopic organisms called dinoflagellates live in the warm bay water." What does the word "microscopic" mean?

• AExtremely large and heavy
• BToo small to be seen without special enlargement
• CBrightly colored like a rainbow
• DDangerous to touch

Read the passage: "Mosquito Bay in Vieques is world-famous for its bioluminescence. Microscopic organisms called dinoflagellates live in the warm bay water. When something stirs the water, like a paddle or a fish, these tiny creatures emit a bright blue-green light. Local guides take visitors in kayaks on dark nights so everyone can see the magical glowing water." Why do guides conduct kayak tours on dark nights?

• ABecause the water is colder at night
• BBecause the blue-green glow is best visible in darkness
• CBecause kayaks are not allowed during daytime hours
• DBecause dinoflagellates sleep during the afternoon

Which detail from the Mosquito Bay passage best shows that dinoflagellates are living creatures?

• ALocal guides lead tours on dark nights.
• BThey are microscopic organisms that live in the warm bay water.
• CKayaks paddle across the calm surface.
• DVieques is an island located near Puerto Rico.

How is the passage about Mosquito Bay organized?

• ABy listing events in historical chronological order from 1800 to 2000
• BBy describing a natural phenomenon and explaining how it works
• CBy comparing Mosquito Bay to cold lakes in North America
• DBy presenting a fictional problem and a magical solution

Read the passage: "Mateo wiped sweat from his forehead as he pulled weeds around the young tomato plants. His grandmother, Abuela Rosa, smiled and handed him a cold glass of quenepa juice. 'Patience, Mateo,' she encouraged. 'A good harvest takes time, care, and daily effort.' Inspired by her words, Mateo picked up his trowel and kept working under the afternoon sun." Which word best describes Mateo in this story?

• ALazy
• BHardworking
• CFearful
• DGreedy

Where does the story featuring Mateo and Abuela Rosa take place?

• AInside a busy supermarket
• BIn an outdoor garden on a sunny afternoon
• COn a boat in the open sea
• DIn a quiet library classroom

Read the sentence: "'Patience, Mateo,' she encouraged. 'A good harvest takes time, care, and daily effort.'" What does Abuela Rosa mean by this advice?

• APlants grow instantly if you water them once.
• BAchieving good results requires steady work and time.
• CGardening is easy and requires no attention.
• DMateo should give up and buy tomatoes at the market.

What lesson does Mateo learn in the story?

• AHard work and patience lead to rewarding outcomes.
• BCold drinks make plants grow faster.
• CWeeds are helpful for vegetable plants.
• DWorking alone is better than taking advice.

Which action shows that Abuela Rosa supports Mateo's work?

• AShe tells him to stop gardening forever.
• BShe brings him a refreshing drink and offers encouraging words.
• CShe takes away his trowel and hides it.
• DShe complains about the hot weather.

Read the passage: "In mountain towns like Adjuntas, solar energy is helping communities stay powered during heavy storms. Solar panels on rooftops collect energy from sunlight and store it in modern batteries. When grid power goes out, homes with solar power can still run refrigerators, lights, and medical devices. This clean energy source reduces pollution and builds community resilience." What is the main topic of this passage?

• AHow to fix broken electrical wires after a hurricane
• BThe benefits of solar energy for mountain communities in Puerto Rico
• CWhy refrigerators require large amounts of electricity
• DThe history of building mountain roads in Adjuntas

Read the sentence from the passage: "This clean energy source reduces pollution and builds community resilience." What does "resilience" mean in this context?

• AThe ability to recover quickly from difficult events
• BA complete lack of electrical equipment
• CThe tendency to give up during hardship
• DA type of heavy mountain rain storm

According to the passage, where do solar panels collect energy from?

• AFrom underground rivers
• BFrom sunlight
• CFrom heavy mountain winds
• DFrom diesel generators

Why is keeping refrigerators and medical devices running during a power outage important?

• AIt allows families to protect food and essential health supplies.
• BIt makes solar batteries recharge faster.
• CIt prevents sunlight from hitting the roof.
• DIt teaches children how to paint solar panels.

Which statement from the text expresses a fact rather than an opinion?

• ASolar energy is the most fun topic to study in science class.
• BAdjuntas is the prettiest town in Puerto Rico.
• CSolar panels collect energy from sunlight and store it in batteries.
• DEveryone should buy a solar battery today.

Which word in the sentence below is a verb? "The excited students painted colorful murals on the school wall."

• Aexcited
• Bstudents
• Cpainted
• Dcolorful

Choose the correct present continuous verb form to complete the sentence: "Right now, Sofia __________ an interesting article about Puerto Rican coral reefs."

• Ais reading
• Breaded
• Cwas read
• Dreads yesterday

What is the correct simple past tense form of the irregular verb "catch"?

• Acatched
• Bcaught
• Ccatching
• Dcatches

Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?

• AThe two boys runs to catch the morning bus.
• BThe two boys run to catch the morning bus.
• CThe two boys is running to catch the morning bus.
• DThe two boys was run to catch the morning bus.

Choose the correct comparative adjective to complete the sentence: "Mount Guilarte is high, but Cerro de Punta is __________ than Mount Guilarte."

• Ahigher
• Bhighest
• Cmore high
• Dmost highest

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: "Our English class starts __________ 8:00 AM every Monday morning."

• Aat
• Bin
• Con
• Dunder

Which pronoun correctly replaces the underlined noun phrase? "Mr. Santiago praised <u>Gabriel and Valeria</u> for their excellent presentation."

• Athem
• Bthey
• Chim
• Dtheir

Which coordinating conjunction best joins these two sentences? "Elena wanted to go to the beach. It started to rain heavily."

• Abut
• Bso
• Cor
• Dfor

Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

• ALast Tuesday, mrs. Rivera visited san juan with her students.
• BLast Tuesday, Mrs. Rivera visited San Juan with her students.
• Clast tuesday, Mrs. rivera visited San juan with her students.
• DLast tuesday, mrs. rivera visited san Juan with her students.

Which punctuation mark correctly ends the sentence below? "What a spectacular view of the ocean this is"

• APeriod (.)
• BQuestion mark (?)
• CExclamation point (!)
• DComma (,)

Read the passage: "According to Puerto Rican legend, the tiny coquí frog sings its sweet 'co-kee' song to lull the island to sleep each night. As dark shadows stretch across the forest floor, the little frog's voice rings out like a silver bell. Farmers say that as long as the coquí sings, the island's spirit remains strong and peaceful." Which type of figurative language is used in the phrase "rings out like a silver bell"?

• ASimile
• BMetaphor
• CHyperbole
• DPersonification

Read the passage from Question 31: "According to Puerto Rican legend, the tiny coquí frog sings its sweet 'co-kee' song to lull the island to sleep each night. As dark shadows stretch across the forest floor, the little frog's voice rings out like a silver bell. Farmers say that as long as the coquí sings, the island's spirit remains strong and peaceful." What does the coquí frog represent to the farmers in the passage?

• AA noisy nuisance during evening hours
• BA symbol of Puerto Rico's enduring spirit and peace
• CA warning of upcoming hurricane weather
• DA source of food for rainforest birds

Read the sentence from the legend: "The tiny coquí frog sings its sweet song to lull the island to sleep each night." What does the word "lull" mean in this sentence?

• ATo startle with a loud noise
• BTo soothe or calm into relaxation
• CTo build with heavy bricks
• DTo chase away quickly

Which summary best captures the main points of the coquí legend passage?

• APuerto Rico has many types of frogs that live near mountain rivers and farm fields.
• BThe coquí's evening song is a beloved legend that symbolizes peace, comfort, and cultural…
• CFarmers in Puerto Rico work late at night while silver bells ring across the island.
• DCoquí frogs travel across oceans to sing in tropical forests every summer.

Read the sentence: "The coquí has a distinctive call that cannot be mistaken for any other animal." What is a synonym for "distinctive"?

• AUnique
• BOrdinary
• CSilent
• DConfusing

Read the passage: "Off the coast of Culebra, marine biologists are building coral nurseries to restore damaged reefs. Small fragments of healthy coral are attached to underwater frames where they grow safely away from warm surface currents. Once the fragments grow larger, divers transplant them onto natural reefs. This process helps protect fish habitats and shields coastline beaches from ocean erosion." What is the primary goal of the coral nursery project?

• ATo catch fish for local markets in Culebra
• BTo rebuild damaged ocean reefs and protect coastlines
• CTo teach tourists how to scuba dive in deep water
• DTo measure water temperatures during winter months

Read the passage from Question 36: "Off the coast of Culebra, marine biologists are building coral nurseries to restore damaged reefs. Small fragments of healthy coral are attached to underwater frames where they grow safely away from warm surface currents. Once the fragments grow larger, divers transplant them onto natural reefs. This process helps protect fish habitats and shields coastline beaches from ocean erosion." What step happens AFTER coral fragments grow larger on underwater frames?

• ABiologists break them into tiny pieces again.
• BDivers transplant them onto natural reefs.
• CWorkers move them into indoor glass tanks.
• DFish are removed from the coastline area.

Read the sentence: "Healthy coral reefs shield coastline beaches from ocean erosion." What does "erosion" mean in this context?

• AThe gradual wearing away of land by water or wind
• BThe sudden creation of new volcanic islands
• CThe growth of underwater sea plants
• DThe warming of ocean surface temperatures

Based on the Culebra passage, what can the reader infer about healthy coral reefs?

• AThey have no effect on ocean marine life.
• BThey are essential for protecting coastal land and supporting sea life.
• CThey only grow in cold Arctic waters.
• DThey prevent marine biologists from studying the ocean.

What is the author's tone in the passage about Culebra's coral restoration?

• AInformative and hopeful
• BAngry and sarcastic
• CHumorous and silly
• DDisappointed and hopeless

Choose the correct past continuous verb structure to complete the sentence: "While the guide was speaking, the students __________ notes in their science journals."

• Awere taking
• Bwas take
• Care took
• Dtakes

Choose the correct present perfect verb form to complete the sentence: "Our school band __________ in three regional competitions this semester."

• Ahas performed
• Bhave perform
• Cwas performed
• Dperforming

Which modal verb best completes the sentence to express strong obligation or necessity? "All students __________ wear safety goggles during the chemistry experiment."

• Amust
• Bmight
• Ccould
• Dwould

Choose the correct relative pronoun to complete the sentence: "The scientist __________ discovered the new plant species won an award."

• Awho
• Bwhich
• Cwhose
• Dwhere

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive pronoun?

• AThis blue backpack is mine, but that red one is hers.
• BThis blue backpack is my, but that red one is her.
• CThis blue backpack is me, but that red one is she.
• DThis blue backpack is mine's, but that red one is hers'.

Which sentence places the frequency adverb "always" in the correct position?

• ACamila always arrives early for her morning music lesson.
• BCamila arrives early always for her morning music lesson.
• CAlways Camila arrives early for her morning music lesson.
• DCamila arrives always early for her morning music lesson.

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to express cause and effect: "The game was postponed __________ torrential rain flooded the baseball field."

• Abecause
• Balthough
• Cunless
• Dwhile