STAAR Question: Which sentence from the selection states an opinion? Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?

Read the answer choices and look for opinion words (such as: definitely, obviously, clearly, unfair).

Reread the entire selection and separate all the facts from opinion.

Write a summary of the selection.

Before Taylor was born, his father climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, a famous mountain in Africa. Taylor wanted to climb it when he was a little older. Taylor was now in 8th grade. His father said if his grades were good and his parent teacher conference went well he would take him that summer. Taylor worked extra hard that year getting all A’s on his final report card. What is the theme?

If you work hard it will pay off.

If at first you don’t succeed try again.

Those who wait will receive more.

Taylor got the trip to Kilimanjaro.

The fans at the playoff game cheers for the opposing team.

The fans at the playoff game cheer for the opposing team.

The fans, at the playoff game cheers for the opposing team.

The fans at the playoff game, cheers for the opposing team.

The fans at the playoff game cheers for the opposing teams.

The book, that you're reading right now, has a great cover.

The book that you're reading right now has a great cover.

The book, that you're reading right now, has a great cover.

The books, that you're reading right now, has a great cover.

The book, that you're reading right now, have a great cover.

When the siren sounded, the cat meows loudly.

When the siren sounded, the cat meowed loudly.

When the siren sounded the cat meows loudly.

When the siren sounded, the cat, meows loudly.

When the siren sounded, the cat meows loud.

When one is challenged by an angry dog, you should turn and walk, not run.

When one is challenged by an angry dog, one should turn and walk, not run.

When one is challenged by an angry dog, you should turn and walk, not run.

When one is challenged by an angry dog, you should turn and walk not run.

When one is challenged by an angry dog you should turn and walk, not run.

The weather is doing its' best to ruin our trip.

The weather is doing its best to ruin our trip.

The weather is doing its' best to ruin our trip.

The weather is doing it's best to ruin our trip.

The weather is doing its bestest to ruin our trip.

Tom fully intended to study for the ACT but ,he couldn't find the time.

Tom fully intended to study for the ACT, but he couldn't find the time.

Tom fully intended to study for the ACT but ,he couldn't find the time.

Tom fully intended to study for the ACT if ,he couldn't find the time.

Tom fully intends to study for the ACT but ,he couldn't find the time.

The oak trees behind the building between the playground and the sidewalk stands tall.

The oak trees behind the building between the playground and the sidewalk stand tall.

The oak trees behind the building between the playground and the sidewalk stands tall.

The oak trees,behind the building between the playground and the sidewalk, stands tall.

The oak trees behind the building, between the playground and the sidewalk stands tall.

The Dairy Bar, a local restaurant located by the firehouses has the best ice cream in the world.

The Dairy Bar, a local restaurant located by the firehouses ,has the best ice cream in the world.

The Dairy Bar, a local restaurant located by the firehouse has the best ice cream in the world.

The Dairy Bar a local restaurant located by the firehouses has, the best ice cream in the world.

The Dairy Bar, a local restaurant that is located by the firehouses has the best ice cream in the world.

The deputies in the sheriff's office in the courthouse is all busy.

The deputies in the sheriff's office in the courthouse are all busy.

The deputies' in the sheriff's office in the courthouse is all busy.

The deputies in the sheriffs office in the courthouse is all busy.

The deputies in the sheriff's office, in the courthouse is all busy.

The children loved to watch videos and to play video games.

The children love to watch videos and to play video games.

The children loved to watch video and to play video games.

The childrens' love to watch videos and to play video games.

The children loved to watch videos, and to play video games.

The premises of this argument in the essay referenced below is based on fact.

The premise of this argument in the essay referenced below is based on fact.

The premises' of this argument in the essay referenced below are based on fact.

The premises of this argument, in the essay referenced below ,is based on fact.

The premises of this argument in the essay referenced below is based on fact.

The dog buried it's bone in the backyard under the maple tree.

The dog buried its bone in the backyard under the maple tree.

The dog buried its' bone in the backyard under the maple tree.

The dog buried it's bone, in the backyard under the maple tree.

The dogs buried it's bone in the backyard under the maple tree.

When one decides to get a pet, you should always consider going to a local animal shelter first.

When you decide to get a pet, you should always consider going to a local animal shelter first.

When you decides to get a pet, you should always consider going to a local animal shelter first.

When one decides to get a pet, you should always consider going to a local animal shelter first.

When one decides to get a pet, you should always consider, going to a local animal shelter first.

Every, single time Mr. Jones fixes dinner, at least one family member becomes ill.

Every single time Mr. Jones fixes dinner at least one family member becomes ill.

Every, single time Mr. Jones fixes dinner, at least one family member became ill.

Every single time, Mr. Jones fixes dinner, at least one family member becomes ill.

Every, single time Mr. Jones fixed dinner, at least one family member becomes ill.

The magazines lying on the desk beside the television in the front hall was some of my aunt's favorite reading material.

The magazines lying on the desk beside the television in the front hall were some of my aunt's favorite reading material.

The magazines lying on the desk beside the television in the front hall was some of my aunt's favorite reading material.

The magazines lying on the desk, beside the television, in the front hall was some of my aunt's favorite reading material.

The magazine laying on the desk beside the television in the front hall was some of my aunt's favorite reading material.

The rains moving rapidly to the west behind the cold front was making the game a miserable experience.

The rains moving rapidly to the west behind the cold front made watching the game a miserable experience.

The rains moving rapidly to the west, behind the cold front,was making watching the game a miserable experience.

The rains that was moving rapidly to the west behind the cold front was making watching the game a miserable experience.

The rains moving rapidly to the west behind the cold front was making watching the game a miserable experience.

Of all the movies, I have seen in the past ten years, The Sound of Music is probably the one I would watch again.

Of all the movies I have seen in the past ten years, The Sound of Musi c is probably the one I would watch again.

Of all the movies, I have seen in the past 10 years, The Sound of Music is probably the one I would watch again.

Of all the movies, I have seen in the past ten years, The Sound of Music is probably the one I would watch again.

Of all the movies, I have seen in the past ten years, The Sound of Music is probably the one I would watched again.

It seemed that, the voters’ treatment of the politician was exceedingly, harsh and inhumane.

It seemed that the voters’ treatment of the politician was exceedingly harsh and inhumane.

It seemed that the voters’ treatment of the politician was exceedingly, harsh and inhumane.

It seemed that, the voters’ treatment of the politician was exceedingly harsh and inhumane.

It seemed that, the voters’ treatment of the politician was exceedingly, harsh and inhumane.

The crowds expressed its’ disapproval when the game was called because of rain.

The crowd expressed its disapproval when the game was called because of rain.

The crowd expressed its’ disapproval when the game was called because of rain.

The crowds expressed its disapproval when the game was called because of rain.

The crowds, expressed its’ disapproval when the game was called because of rain.

The dog with the senior citizens don’t appear to be an assistance animal.

The dog with the senior citizens doesn't appear to be an assistance animal.

The dog with the senior citizen don’t appear to be an assistance animal.

The dog with the senior citizens don’t appear to be an assistance animal.

The dog with the senior citizens don’t appear to be an assistance, animal.

Everybody needs to take their lunch on the school trip.

Everybody needs to take his or her lunch on the school trip.

Everybody need to take their lunch on the school trip.

Everybody needs to take their lunch on the school's trip.

Everyone needs to take their lunch on the school trip.

I wonder whose left the backpack on the green table.

I wonder who's left the backpack on the green table?

I wonder whose left the backpack on the green table.

I wonder whose left the backpack on the green table?

I wonder who's left the backpack on the green table.

Until you’ve visited one, don’t make fun of living, history, museums.

Until you’ve visited one, don’t make fun of living history museums.

Until you’ve visited one, don’t make fun of living, history, museums.

Until you’ve visit one, don’t make fun of living, history, museums.

Until you’ve visited one, do not make fun of living, history, museums.

You can make one of the best sandwiches in the world with peanut butter, jelly and bread.

You can make one of the best sandwiches in the world with peanut butter, jelly, and bread.

You can make one of the best sandwich in the world with peanut butter, jelly and bread.

You can make one of the bestest sandwiches in the world with peanut butter jelly and bread.

You can make one of the best sandwiches in the world with peanut butter, jelly and bread.

The children over by the swing set plays quietly while the teacher eats lunch.

The children over by the swing set play quietly while the teacher eats lunch.

The children over by the swing set plays quietly while the teacher eats lunch.

The children over by the swing set plays quietly while the teacher's eats lunch.

The children, over by the swing set, plays quietly while the teacher eats lunch.

Of the three Wal-Marts in the area, the one, over by the interstate, has the best plants

Of the three Wal-Marts in the area the one over by the interstate, has the best plants.

Of the three Wal-Marts in the area, the one, over by the interstate, has the best plants.

Of the three Wal-Marts in the area, the one over, by the interstate, has the best plants.

Of the three Wal-Marts in the area, the one, over by the interstate, has the best plants!

When one is offered the opportunity of a lifetime, you should take advantage of it.

When one is offered the opportunity of a lifetime, one should take advantage of it.

When one is offered the opportunity of a lifetime, you should take advantage of it.

When you is offered the opportunity of a lifetime, you should take advantage of it.

When you are offered the opportunity of a lifetime, one should take advantage of it.

Miranda had planned to pick up a birthday cake for Ben but, she had to work late every night that week.

Miranda had planned to pick up a birthday cake for Ben, but she had to work late every night that week.

Miranda planned to pick up a birthday cake for Ben but, she had to work late every night that week.

Miranda had planned to pick up a birthday cake for Ben but, she had to work late every night that week.

Miranda had planned to pick up a birthday cake for Ben but, she had to work late every night this week.

The Greek columns on the left side of the main entrance to the building glows softly in the morning light.

The Greek columns on the left side of the main entrance to the building glow softly in the morning light.

The Greek columns, on the left side of the main entrance to the building, glows softly in the morning light.

The Greek columns on the left side of the main entrance to the building glows softly, in the morning light.

The Greek columns on the left side, of the main entrance ,to the building glows softly in the morning light.

Of all the books, in the library, I’ve read in the last six months, America the Beautiful is the one I would suggest everyone should read.

Of all the books in the library I’ve read in the last six months, America the Beautiful is the one I would suggest everyone should read.

Of all the books, in the library, I’ve read in the last six months, America the Beautiful is the one I would suggest everyone should read.

Of all the book, in the library, I’ve read in the last six months, America the Beautiful is the one I would suggest everyone should read.

Of all the books, in the library, I’d read in the last six months, America the Beautiful is the one I would suggest everyone should read.

In the middle of the fourth quarter, our fans began to fear that, because of the strength and size of the opposing team, our boys were going to lose the game.

In the middle of the fourth quarter, our fans began to fear that because of the strength and size of the opposing team, our boys were going to lose the game.

In the middle of the fourth quarter, our fans began to fear that, because of the strength and size of the opposing team, our boys were going to lose the game.

In the middle of the fourth quarter, our fans began to fear that because of the strength and size of the opposing team, our boys' were going to lose the game.

In the middle of the fourth quarter, our fans began to fear that because of the strength and size of the opposing team, our boys was going to lose the game.

Before the last bell rings, we need to find out who’s clarinet was left on the bleachers by the football field.

Before the last bell rings, we need to find out whose clarinet was left on the bleachers by the football field.

Before the last bell rings, we need to find out who’s clarinet was left on the bleachers by the football field.

Before the last bell rings we need to find out who’s clarinet was left on the bleachers by the football field.

Before the last bell rings, we need to find out who’s clarinet, was left on the bleachers by the football field.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

Floods cause mudslides.

Floods damage houses and roads.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?

Soccer is important at the Olympics.

Soccer is a worldwide sport.

Soccer is also called football.

Soccer is played by men and women.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When's the best time to stop and reread a piece of text?

When you come across something you don't understand

When you are halfway through the text

After you've already read it several times

When you are finished with the entire text

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.6.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge.

clues

characters

setting

theme

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?

He has tools

He goes straight up the stairs to shower

His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty

He wears a hat

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?

She began to unpack the picnic basket

Max stares blankly out the window

Mom offers Max a sandwich

His mother conforted him

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.2

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ACT Prep Reading

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?

When's the best time to stop and reread a piece of text?

Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge.

STAAR Question: Which sentence from the selection states an opinion?
Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?

the person telling the story is a character inside the story. (Uses pronouns such as I, me, my, we and us.)

the final outcome of the story

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ACT Prep Reading

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood. What is the main idea?

When's the best time to stop and reread a piece of text?

Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge.

STAAR Question: Which sentence from the selection states an opinion?Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?

the person telling the story is a character inside the story. (Uses pronouns such as I, me, my, we and us.)

the final outcome of the story

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Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?

STAAR Question: Which sentence from the selection states an opinion?
Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?