English 6 — Sample Exam — English 6 worked answers

Question 1 · 1 point

Which statement best explains the development in The Garden Gate?

1. The character revises the meaning of a limited record after noticing excluded information.
2. The character proves that every number is false.
3. The character abandons evidence altogether.
4. The ending establishes complete knowledge of every person.

Worked answer

The character revises the meaning of a limited record after noticing excluded information.

The character revises the meaning of a limited record after noticing excluded information.

1 point for the correct objective answer; no written-method marks for this item.

Question 2 · 3 points

Using The Garden Gate, explain how a change in action develops an idea. Give two separated details and qualify your conclusion.

Worked answer

The character changes from treating one record as complete to identifying what it leaves out. In The Garden Gate, the initial conclusion goes beyond what was counted, while the ending preserves the data and changes the scope. The intervening discovery supplies a reason for revision. The text supports a theme about learning to question a measure, without claiming that the revised record includes every possible person.

The character changes from treating one record as complete to identifying what it leaves out. In The Garden Gate, the initial conclusion goes beyond what was counted, while the ending preserves the data and changes the scope. The intervening discovery supplies a reason for revision. The text supports a theme about learning to question a measure, without claiming that the revised record includes every possible person.

Marking criteria

• Make an accurate claim that answers this question.
• Locate relevant source evidence or identify the specified grammatical structure.
• Explain the link between the evidence or structure and the conclusion.

Question 3 · 1 point

Which statement about the poem and scene is best supported?

1. The poem supplies a reliable historical census.
2. The poem uses a contrast, while the scene makes a revised record visible through action.
3. Stage directions reveal every character’s private thoughts.
4. Both speakers must express the author’s personal experiences.

Worked answer

The poem uses a contrast, while the scene makes a revised record visible through action.

The poem uses a contrast, while the scene makes a revised record visible through action.

1 point for the correct objective answer; no written-method marks for this item.

Question 4 · 3 points

Compare how the poem and scene question a conclusion. Use one language choice and one stage direction.

Worked answer

The poem contrasts a limited signal with activity beyond what it records. The scene makes a challenge and a changed heading or column visible in action. The different forms develop a common question about what a record can establish. Neither proves that all counting is useless; the specific words and action support a limited criticism.

The poem contrasts a limited signal with activity beyond what it records. The scene makes a challenge and a changed heading or column visible in action. The different forms develop a common question about what a record can establish. Neither proves that all counting is useless; the specific words and action support a limited criticism.

Marking criteria

• Make an accurate claim that answers this question.
• Locate relevant source evidence or identify the specified grammatical structure.
• Explain the link between the evidence or structure and the conclusion.

Question 5 · 1 point

Which conclusion can Survey and Trial Records establish?

1. Every resident supports the proposal.
2. The trial proves an unmeasured learning or wellbeing improvement.
3. The stated respondents expressed a preference; the trial recorded the named outcome in specified sessions.
4. The survey provides a complete count of all users.

Worked answer

The stated respondents expressed a preference; the trial recorded the named outcome in specified sessions.

The stated respondents expressed a preference; the trial recorded the named outcome in specified sessions.

1 point for the correct objective answer; no written-method marks for this item.

Question 6 · 3 points

Write an objective summary of Survey and Trial Records. Explain the denominator and distinguish measured and unmeasured outcomes.

Worked answer

In this fictional garden case, fifteen of twenty volunteers favored an extra open session. The caretaker asked for a watering rota. A trial counted eight visitors in one session and fourteen in another. Harvest yield and wellbeing were not measured. An objective summary attributes these fictional observations to the packet, keeps the surveyed group distinct from the whole population and does not claim achievement, wellbeing or an uncounted total was measured.

In this fictional garden case, fifteen of twenty volunteers favored an extra open session. The caretaker asked for a watering rota. A trial counted eight visitors in one session and fourteen in another. Harvest yield and wellbeing were not measured. An objective summary attributes these fictional observations to the packet, keeps the surveyed group distinct from the whole population and does not claim achievement, wellbeing or an uncounted total was measured.

Marking criteria

• Make an accurate claim that answers this question.
• Locate relevant source evidence or identify the specified grammatical structure.
• Explain the link between the evidence or structure and the conclusion.

Question 7 · 1 point

Which revision makes the recommendation most defensible?

1. Promise universal improvement from the small preference survey.
2. Ignore the supervisor’s requirement.
3. Treat disagreement as evidence of bad character.
4. Recommend a supervised trial with a specified measure, while acknowledging what is not yet known.

Worked answer

Recommend a supervised trial with a specified measure, while acknowledging what is not yet known.

Recommend a supervised trial with a specified measure, while acknowledging what is not yet known.

1 point for the correct objective answer; no written-method marks for this item.

Question 8 · 3 points

Write a proposal using Survey and Trial Records. Use two details, answer the supervision or maintenance concern and explain one limit.

Worked answer

A bounded trial is supported by the stated interest and the existing session records, provided the named operational condition is met. Identify who provides supervision or maintenance and what each session will record. Preference and session use do not establish a broader benefit, so a stronger outcome claim requires a suitable evaluation. Quote the packet’s actual group and numbers rather than replacing them with everyone.

A bounded trial is supported by the stated interest and the existing session records, provided the named operational condition is met. Identify who provides supervision or maintenance and what each session will record. Preference and session use do not establish a broader benefit, so a stronger outcome claim requires a suitable evaluation. Quote the packet’s actual group and numbers rather than replacing them with everyone.

Marking criteria

• Make an accurate claim that answers this question.
• Locate relevant source evidence or identify the specified grammatical structure.
• Explain the link between the evidence or structure and the conclusion.

Question 9 · 1 point

Which edit repairs a run-on while preserving the relationship?

1. The record was limited; the writer revised the claim.
2. The record was limited, the writer revised the claim.
3. Because the record was limited.
4. The record limited writer claim revised.

Worked answer

The record was limited; the writer revised the claim.

The record was limited; the writer revised the claim.

1 point for the correct objective answer; no written-method marks for this item.

Question 10 · 3 points

Revise this draft and explain one grammatical repair and one change in scope: “Because the record was quiet. The plan failed everyone knows it.”

Worked answer

Because the record showed few responses through one route, the writer could not yet judge the whole plan. The opening dependent clause now has a main clause, and the run-on no longer joins independent claims without a boundary. The revision narrows failure to the incomplete evidence rather than using an unsupported appeal to everyone’s knowledge.

Because the record showed few responses through one route, the writer could not yet judge the whole plan. The opening dependent clause now has a main clause, and the run-on no longer joins independent claims without a boundary. The revision narrows failure to the incomplete evidence rather than using an unsupported appeal to everyone’s knowledge.

Marking criteria

• Make an accurate claim that answers this question.
• Locate relevant source evidence or identify the specified grammatical structure.
• Explain the link between the evidence or structure and the conclusion.

Question 11 · 1 point

A partner says the record is useless because it is incomplete. Which reply best advances the discussion?

1. Agree that no incomplete record can ever help.
2. Ask which question the record can answer and what additional evidence would address its limit.
3. Change the subject to the partner’s personality.
4. Invent a larger number to make the record impressive.

Worked answer

Ask which question the record can answer and what additional evidence would address its limit.

Ask which question the record can answer and what additional evidence would address its limit.

1 point for the correct objective answer; no written-method marks for this item.

Question 12 · 3 points

Plan a short presentation about one paper source. State the audience and claim, describe one labeled visual and give a fair response to a skeptical question.

Worked answer

For a family or club audience, explain what the chosen record actually counts and why its denominator matters. Label a chart with the source, group, outcome and sessions; describe the information aloud. If asked about all residents or an unmeasured benefit, acknowledge that the evidence does not answer it and name an appropriate next observation. A response should preserve the questioner’s actual concern rather than caricature it.

For a family or club audience, explain what the chosen record actually counts and why its denominator matters. Label a chart with the source, group, outcome and sessions; describe the information aloud. If asked about all residents or an unmeasured benefit, acknowledge that the evidence does not answer it and name an appropriate next observation. A response should preserve the questioner’s actual concern rather than caricature it.

Marking criteria

• Make an accurate claim that answers this question.
• Locate relevant source evidence or identify the specified grammatical structure.
• Explain the link between the evidence or structure and the conclusion.