OSAS ELA Grade 6 Practice Questions - Oregon Statewide Assessment System - English Language Arts, Grade 6 Exam

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Tide Pool (1) The fog hung low over Cannon Beach, and Lena pulled her hood tight against the chill. At dawn the tide pools were quiet, the only sound the soft rush of waves retreating from the rocks. She crouched beside a shallow pool and watched a purple sea star creep slowly along the glassy surface of a stone. (2) Her brother Theo splashed up behind her. "Nothing good today," he said, already bored. (3) "You have to be patient," Lena whispered, not looking up. "The best things hide in plain sight." How does the setting contribute to the mood of the passage?

The quiet, foggy morning creates a calm and watchful mood The bright sunshine creates a cheerful and energetic mood The crowded beach creates a noisy and chaotic mood The stormy waves create a tense and frightening mood

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The quiet, foggy morning creates a calm and watchful mood

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