English II STAAR Review #1

Front

What is the correct form of the word to indicate a location?

Back

There

Front

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

Back

They're

Front

What is the possessive form of 'they'?

Back

Their

Front

What strategies can help when answering multiple-choice questions?

Back

Read the question carefully, circle or underline key words, make notes in the margins, and justify answers with evidence from the text.

Front

What term describes the author's attitude in a piece of literature?

Back

Tone

Front

Where can you find grammar tips during the STAAR test?

Back

In the back of the dictionary.

Front

What can you infer about strange inventions mentioned in a passage?

Back

They did not make money.

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

Front

What is the difference between theme and tone in literature?

Back

Theme is the underlying message, while tone is the author's attitude toward the subject.

Front

What does it mean to justify your answers with evidence?

Back

To provide support from the text that backs up your answer.