STAAR revising practice

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Clair wants to strengthen the focus of her story. What is the BEST replacement for sentence 10? (10) Jared wanted to do it, and it was to rappel. Options: Being at camp had been a wonderful experience for Jared and the other kids. Jared was sometimes a little afraid to do things he had never done before. Today was Jared's last chance to overcome his fear and give rappelling a try. Even though the others had been rappelling down the side of the cliff, Jared didn't want to.

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Today was Jared's last chance to overcome his fear and give rappelling a try.

Front

What change can Claire make to improve the clarity of sentence 12? (12) He was at the top of the cliff with him, saying something about how strong the rope was. Options: Change He to Another counselor, Change cliff to spot, Change him to them, Change the rope to it

Back

Change He to Another counselor

Front

Which sentence can BEST follow and support sentence 15?

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She would help keep the rope tight and make sure Jared was safe coming down.

Front

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 24 and 25? (24) He made his way steadily down. (25) A grin began to spread over his face.

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As he made his way steadily down, a grin began to spread over his face.

Front

Where is the BEST place to insert the sentence: "With trembling legs he took his first step" in the last paragraph (sentences 16-29)? Options: After sentence 19, After sentence 20, After sentence 21, After sentence 26.

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After sentence 20

Front

Claire's paper ends abruptly and leaves the reader wondering what happens next. Which sentence should Claire add to the end of her paper? Options: He had made it down and had actually rappelled. , "Where's my snack?" he asked the counselors. , He didn't have a doubt about what he wanted to say. , "Can I do it again?" he shouted with excitement.

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"Can I do it again?" he shouted with excitement.

Front

What could replace sentence 3 to provide a better central idea for Roland's paper? Options: For my paper I would like to tell you that you should definitely and for sure get a hedgehog this time. , Everyone likes to try different things, so this time don't do the same thing again and get a hedgehog. , Instead of choosing a traditional pet, such as a dog, a cat, or a guinea pig, you might want to get a hedgehog. , Because you would like to try something that isn't very normal, get a hedgehog.

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Instead of choosing a traditional pet, such as a dog, a cat, or a guinea pig, you might want to get a hedgehog.

Front

The outside of a hedgehog is ______ with sharp quills, but the underside of this animal is soft and fluffy.

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covered

Front

Roland needs to use a more appropriate transition at the beginning of sentence 8. Options: Therefore, However, In fact, After that

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Therefore

Front

What is the best introductory sentence for the fourth paragraph (sentences 11-14)? Options: A hedgehog is a hard pet to care for. Hedgehogs don't shed, bark, or scratch the furniture. The hedgehog will be the perfect companion for you. There are many reasons why hedgehogs make great pets.

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There are many reasons why hedgehogs make great pets.