STAAR Bootcamp Week 2

Which of the following transitional words implies continuation of ideas?

• In addition

• As a result

• For example

• But

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the most effective way to combine the following sentences?

The Giant Oarfish is the longest fish in the world. It reaches nearly 35 feet in length from snout to tail. 

• The Giant Oarfish is the longest fish in the world and can reach nearly 35 feet in length from snout to tail.

• Reaching nearly 35 feet in length from snout to tail the Giant Oarfish is the longest fish, in the world.

• The Giant Oarfish is the longest fish in the world, it reaches nearly 35 feet in length from snout to tail.

• Reaching nearly 35 feet from snout to tail, the Giant Oarfish is the longest fish in the world.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following transition words best fits the following sentence: I can't help you with your homework because I am not very good at geometry. _______, I know someone who can.

• Additionally

• On the other hand

• Although

• Even though

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following transitional words best fits the following sentence: Jeremy is very active and enjoys exercising; _________, Chris sits on his couch all day playing video games.

• Thereafter

• Furthermore

• On the other hand

• In addition

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following transition word best fits in the following sentence: My sister is a very kind and generous person. _______, she helps me with my homework and drivers me to basketball practice.

• For example

• On the other hand

• Even though

• Consequently

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following transitional words indicates contrast?

• Hence

• Similarly

• However

• Afterward

Which is the most effective way to combine the following sentences?

Besides I don't think we would have had as much fun. If our day had gone as planned. 

• Besides, I don't think. That our day would have been as much fun if our day had gone as planned.

• The sentences are all written correctly.

• Besides, I don't think our day would have been as much fun if our day had gone as planned.

• Besides, I don't think we would have. Had as much fun had our day had gone as planned.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following transitional words signals an alternative idea or an exception?

• In fact

• Moreover

• For instance

• Although

What is the most effective way to combine the following sentence?

We finished playing the basketball game. Then we enjoyed a delicious ice cream cone. 

• We finished playing the basketball game, then we enjoyed a delicious ice cream cone.

• Finished playing the basketball game, we enjoyed an ice cream cone that was delicious.

• After we finished playing the basketball game, we enjoyed a delicious ice cream cone.

• We finished playing and enjoyed an ice cream cone it was delicious.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the most effective way to combine the following sentences?

Ghostfreak is an alien. He has ghostlike powers and can turn invisible and move through walls. 

• Ghostfreak, who is an alien with ghostlike, invisible powers, and move through walls.

• Ghostfreak is an alien, he has ghostlike powers, and can turn invisible and move through walls.

• Ghostfreak is an alien with ghostlike powers and can turn invisible and move through walls.

• Ghostfreak is an alien with ghostlike powers, who can turn invisible and move through walls.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A