STAAR Trivia

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Please make sure you have the printed copies of the reading passages, if you do not have one please let Mrs. Harder know.

Which letter of the alphabet has the most water?

In paragraph 2 of the story "Good Enough", what does the word insinuated mean?

• Believed

• Confided

• Hinted

• Assured

This Question Has 2 Parts

PART A

How does the characterization of the man contribute to the theme of the story?

• The man's neediness suggests that it is important to offer help to those who require it.

• The man's strength shows that people should not be judged by their appearance.

• The man's determination in the face of struggle teaches that people should not be afraid to encounter failure.

• The man's cheerfulness reveals that a positive outlook has the power to lift the spirts of others.

PART B

Which quotation from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• His strong voice belied the web of wrinkles that covered his face. - Paragraph 7

• He looked relieved that Joey was willing to play the role of benefactor.

  - Paragraph 9

• Something compelled him to spend a bit more time with this genial stranger.

  - Paragraph 20

• The old man and the teem regarded each other for a moment, and then they shook hands.

  - Paragraph 21

Which sentence describes how the interaction between the man and Joey contributes to the resolution of the plot of the story "Good Enough"?

• Joey's thoughts reflect his fear that his best effort is not sufficient, but the man's regard for Joey reminds him of his worthiness.

• Joey's thoughts indicate that he feels disconnected from the other players, but the man's kindness helps Joey feel less lonely.

• Joey's thoughts reveal his frustration about being treated unfairly, but the man's grateful attitude helps Joey feel respected.

• Joey's thoughts show his irritation towards his team captain, but the man's graciousness helps Joey be forgiving.

The language in paragraph 1 contributes to the mood of the story by -

• building suspense about how Joey will perform during the next scrimmage

• creating confusion about how well Joey actually performed

• communicating the anxiety Joey feels about allowing opposing players to score against his team

• portraying the anger Joey combats as he considers the actions of teammates

What change is needed in sentence 21?

• Change barnacles to Barnacles

• Change could to couldn't

• Insert a comma after floor

• Change is spread to are spread

What change needs to be made in sentence 24?

• Change are benefitting to is benefiting

• Delete the comma after opportunities

• Change economy to Economy

• 
  Change helped to helps

Why did the kid eat his homework?

• I don't know

• The teacher said it was a piece of cake