STAAR revising practice

Clair wants to strengthen the focus of her story. Which of the following is the BEST replacement for sentence 10?

(10)Jared wanted to do it, and it was to rappel.

• 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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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

The meaning of sentence 12 is unclear. What change can Claire make to improve the clarity of this sentence?

(12) He was at the top of the cliff with him, saying something about how strong the rope was.

• Change He to Another counselor

• Change cliff to spot

• Change him to them

• Change the rope to it

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CCSS.L.4.1A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.W.4.4

Which of these sentences can BEST follow and support sentence 15?

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

• Andrea had been such a good friend, and looking down at her right now made Jared think of all the fun they had had.

• Jared was feeling great and stepped back from the cliff to look around at all the beautiful scenery.

• Andrea was right there, connected to the rope that Jared was connected to at the bottom of the cliff.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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.

• Since he made his way steadily down with a grin, it began to spread over his face.

• He made his way steadily down because a grin began to spread over his face.

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

• He made his way steadily downs a grin began to spread over his face.

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

Claire forgot to include an important detail in the last paragraph (sentences 16-29).

With trembling legs he took his first step.

Reread the paragraph carefully. Where is the BEST place to insert this sentence?

• After sentence 19

• After sentence 20

• After sentence 21

• After sentence 26

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

Claire's paper ends abruptly and leaves the reader wondering what happens next. Which sentence should Claire add to the end of her paper?

• 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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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

The central idea of Roland's paper is weak. Which of the following could replace sentence 3 and provide a better cenrtral idea for this paper?

• 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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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

The word contained is not the right word for sentence 6. Which would would better help describe the outside of the hedgehog?

(6) The outside of a hedgehog is contained with sharp quills, but the underside of this animal is soft and fluffy.

• included

• covered

• wrapped

• colored

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Roland needs to use a more appropriate transition at the beginning of sentence 8. Which of the following should replace For example?

• Therefore

• However

• In fact

• After that

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

Roland would like to add a sentence to the beginning of the fourth paragraph (sentences 11-14) to introduce the ideas in this paragraph. Which of the following would be the BEST sentence to add just before sentence 11?

• 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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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2