Reading Comprehension 4th Grade STAAR

Front

What does the word 'heave' mean?

Back

To lift with effort or force.

Front

What did the giant do when the little boy asked him to give his hand to squeeze?

Back

The giant ran away.

Front

How can Ben best be described?

Back

An athlete who loves the water and water sports.

Front

What question is answered in paragraph 1?

Back

What two things were in the boy’s pocket?

Front

Why did the author include paragraph 3?

Back

To show that Ben didn’t let his accident keep him from surfing.

Front

What is reading comprehension?

Back

The ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

Front

What is the purpose of a main idea in a paragraph?

Back

To summarize the central point or message of the text.

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or enhance the main idea.

Front

What does it mean to infer information from a text?

Back

To draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

Front

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

Back

A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.