Grade 5 ELAR STAAR Practice Assessment

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What is the purpose of a supporting sentence in a paragraph?

Back

A supporting sentence provides additional information or details that reinforce the main idea of the paragraph.

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What does the word 'pursue' mean?

Back

To try to do or accomplish something.

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What is a common error in verb tense?

Back

Using the incorrect form of a verb, such as 'spyed' instead of 'spied'.

Front

What does it mean when no change is needed in a sentence?

Back

The sentence is already correct as it is written.

Front

Why might someone take a child outside at night?

Back

To help them appreciate the beauty of nature.

Front

What is a main idea in a text?

Back

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

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What is a synonym for 'pursue'?

Back

Chase.

Front

What is the role of a transition word in writing?

Back

To connect ideas and help the flow of the text.

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What is a compound sentence?

Back

A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the definition of a 'theme' in literature?

Back

The underlying message or lesson that can be derived from a story.