Day 9/10 STAAR Blitz

The word different is not the most appropriate word to use in sentence 5. Select the word that should replace different in the sentence.

• trending
• some
• innovative
• inconsistent

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The author wants to combine the ideas in sentences 10 and 11. Write a new sentence that combines these ideas in a clear and effective way.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The author wants to add this sentence to the third paragraph (sentences 17 - 22). Where should the author insert this sentence?

• After sentence 18
• After sentence 19
• After sentence 20
• After sentence 22

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which sentence is extraneous and should be deleted from the fourth paragraph (sentences 23-30)?

• Senence 24
• Sentence 25
• Sentence 27
• Sentence 29

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The author has used an ineffective transition at the beginning of sentence 23. Select the phrase that should replace For these reasons in this sentence.

• Over ten years ago
• In spite of this
• Generally speaking
• All things considered

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read this dictionary entry. Which definition best matches the use of the word commercial in paragraph 5 of the selection?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why does the author include a question and answer in paragraph 8?

• To question the reason why zoologists want to target the crab
• To reveal the goal of having commercial fisherman target the crab
• To present a difficult question for the reader to ponder
• To suggest that the zoologists’ goal is not realistic or practical

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the most likely reason the author includes the photograph in the article?

• To show why the Chinese mitten crab is considered an invasive species
• To illustrate the habitat of the Chinese mitten crab
• To highlight why the Chinese mitten crab is considered a delicacy in Asia
• To provide a visual image of the Chinese mitten crab’s unique claws

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

The author has made an error in sentence 3. Select the response that corrects the error.

• legally, the wild populations would
• legally, which the wild populations would
• legally because the wild populations would
• legally the wild populations. Would

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What change should be made in sentence 4?

• 
• 
• 
• 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4