STAR Reading Practice (Grades 4-8 Sample Questions)

Tevin felt he was ready to read his story to the entire school.

What does felt mean in the sentence?

• thought

• a kind of cloth

• touched

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

My cat is a wonderful friend, and he has beautiful orange fur. I often find him sitting in my room near the window. My cat's fur looks most beautiful in the golden light.

Which statement is a fact rather than an opinion?

• The cat is a wonderful friend.

• The cat often sits near the window.

• The cat's fur is most beautiful in golden light.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Trevon rolled down the sidewalk on his skateboard. He tried to move fast because he didn't want to be late for practice. However, his skateboard was not up to it. Trevon thought the wheels might need to be oiled. He kept glancing at his watch and worrying. Then Trevon saw the playing field up ahead. He was going to be on time.

What is Trevon's problem?

• His watch is broken, so he doesn't know what time it is.

• His skateboard is going slow, and he's worried he might be late.

• His skateboard wheels need oil, but he doesn't have any.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Brenda watched the colorful jellyfish swim in their tank. They moved about like leaves caught in the wind, like dancers. Brenda enjoyed seeing all the animals at the aquarium. However, the jellyfish were the most fun to watch. They were beautiful and graceful like nothing she'd ever seen.

What does it mean that the jellyfish moved "like leaves caught in the wind, like dancers"?

• They swam around and around smoothly.

• They were being blown by the wind.

• They moved in time to music that was playing.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

If you want a pet like a dog, you should first get a goldfish. A goldfish can help you see if you are ready to take care of a bigger pet. Goldfish are easy to take care of. You have to feed them the right amount every day. You have to keep their tank clean. If you like caring for a goldfish, you might be ready for a bigger pet.

How does the author support the main claim?

• The author gives facts showing that goldfish are easier to care for than bigger pets.

• The author explains how taking care of goldfish can show you are ready for a bigger pet.

• The author tells a story about how having a goldfish helped her get ready to take care of a dog.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

The king proclaimed that today would be a holiday.

What is the meaning of proclaimed?

• announced or declared in public

• whispered with kind words

• described in great detail

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In 1849, thousands of hopful people arrived in California. They had come from all over America, from big cities and small towns and farms. Some arrived from Europe. They were there to strike gold or to make money from those miners who did find the shiny metal. They set up camps and struggled to learn the ways of mining. Some really did strike it rich, but most barely got by.

For what purpose was this paragraph written?

• to inform readers about a historical event

• to entertain readers with a story about mining

• to persuade readers to try to strike it rich

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

Nia was reading at the park when she saw her friend Kiara and waved. Nia was glad to see Kiara, but she couldn't talk long. Nia needed to finish her book because her report was due tomorrow. "That's okay," said Kiara. "I can sit with you and read my book too!" Then the two girls happily sat under a big oak tree and read their books.

Which best describes Nia and Kiara's friendship?

• They compete with each other.

• They know each other well.

• They ahve a hard time getting along.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Mark noticed a friend fishing nearby. His friend's son was placing peanut butter on a fishhook before dropping the line into the water. That scene made Mark think of another time long ago. He could still hear his grandfather's voice. "Mark, if you like peanut butter, why wouldn't a fish?" "But Grandpa," Mark would say, "wouldn't they want jam too?" Then they would laugh and laugh. Thinking of his grandfather, Mark went over to his friend. "Need to borrow any jam?" he asked.
Which part of the story is in a flashback to the past?

• Mark talks to his grandfather.

• Mark goes over to his friend.

• Mark notices a friend fishing nearby.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The school should start a publishing club. I personally already make great zines and comic books. Some people, however, need plenty of help. We have clubs for people who play sports, play chess, or paint. There is no club for people who want to learn how to publish their own work. Publishing could even become a career for students someday. Please add the publishing club soon.
Which is the strongest reason for starting a publishing club?

• Publishing could even become a career for students someday.

• We have clubs for people who play sports, play chess, or paint.

• I personally already make great zines and comic books.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.8