Reading STAAR Boot Camp 3/7

What change should be made to this sentence?

My mother wrapped the present and put it away for my brothers birthday.

• change wrapped to wraped

• add a comma after present

• change put to putted

• change brother to brother's

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What change should be made to this sentence?

My class traveled to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming last spring.

• change spring to Spring

• change Yellowstone National Park to yellowstone national park

• change Wyoming to wyoming

• no change is needed

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3F

Jason took a nap (a)   he gave the dog a bath.

• after
• ,
• , and
• . And

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

What transition word best fits at the beginning of sentence 14?

13 Then, you will spread the peanut butter on one slice of the bread. 14 ​ (a)   spread the jelly on the other slice of bread.

• Next,
• To begin,
• However,
• As a result,

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

Which detail can be added after sentence 8?

6 As I enter the amusement park, I go straight to the roller coaster. 7 The line is very long. 8 We wait for over an hour to board the ride. ​ (a)  

• 8 Finally, it is our turn to ride.
• 8 We had a great day at the park.
• 8 The Ferris wheel was a fun ride.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

What is the most effective way to combine sentence 1 and 2?

1 He can't wait to swim in the pool. 2 He takes off his shoes and jumps in.

• He can't wait to swim in the pool because he takes off his shoes and jumps in.

• He can't wait to swim in the pool, so he takes off his shoes and jumps in.

• He can't wait to swim in the pool, but he takes off his shoes and jumps in.

• He can't wait to swim in the pool. And he takes off his shoes and jumps in.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

The meaning of it in sentence 3 is unclear. It can be clarified by changing it to- (a)   .

1 Sam quickly gathered his trash from lunch and lined up with his class. 2 When he got back to the classroom he couldn't find his lunchbox. 3 he realized he had left it in the lunchroom.

• lunchroom
• lunchbox
• class
• trash

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

What is the most effective revision to make to sentence 5?

In 1951, Texas and May had its wettest month ever.

• In 1951, Texas had its wettest month ever in May.

• In 1951, Texas had its wettest month ever. It was May.

• In 1951, Texas had its wettest month ever, and it was May.

• In 1951, Texas had its wettest month ever in May.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

Choose the correct words to complete the following sentence.

12 After we ​ (a)   in three games, I ​ (b)   tired.

• played
• felt
• play
• feeled

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which detail can be added after sentence 1?

Have you been Six Flags? 2 There are lots of great food to try. 3 Also, there are exciting shows. 4 The best part are the amazing rides.

• Six Flags has lots of activities for the family to enjoy.

• I'm going to tell you about how fun Six Flags is.

• Six Flags has great food, exciting shows, and amazing rides.

• That's why Six Flags is a great place to visit.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2