STARR TEST: Practice 1

Front

Who might a poem be written for?

Back

A poem can be written for a specific audience, such as a third-grade student.

Front

What is a compound word?

Back

A compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word, like 'brushstroke'.

Front

What is the role of the queen ant?

Back

The queen ant is in charge of laying eggs in the colony.

Front

What does 'Embrace each challenge, don't ever fear' mean?

Back

It means to face difficulties bravely and not to be afraid of challenges.

Front

What do ants use their antenna for?

Back

Ants use their antenna to smell.

Front

What is an example of a fragment?

Back

A fragment is a part of a sentence that does not express a complete thought.

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation.

Front

What is an adverb?

Back

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'.

Front

What is the purpose of a poem?

Back

The purpose of a poem is to express feelings, tell a story, or convey an idea in a creative way.

Front

What is a stanza in poetry?

Back

A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.