ELAR STAAR Skills

What is the meaning of the word drew?

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• to trace

• to frame

• to pull

• to move slowy

What does the interaction between Wendy and Peter Pan show about her?

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• Wendy is easily amused by Peter's jokes

• Wendy hates Peter Pan

• Wendy is jealous of Peter's abilities

• Wendy cares about the safety of others

In paragraph 2, what is the most likely reason Little Red Riding Hood says, "Oh grandmother, what big ears you have!"?

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• She thinks her grandmother is sick

• She is suspicious of her grandmother's appearance

• She wonders where her grandmother is

• She is admiring her grandmother's features

What characteristic best identifies this story as a fable?

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• The story is set in a far-off and exotic land

• The story features animal characters

• The story is a retelling of a historical event

• The story has no clear moral lesson

Based on the information in the passage, the reader can conclude that people who climb Mount Everest can best be described as ---

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• reckless and unprepared

• physically fit and well-trained

• wealthy and privileged

• inexperienced and naive

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

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• to highlight what the white tiger looks like

• to emphasize the importance of conservation

• to highlight the habitat of the white tigers

• to emphasize the popularity of the white tigers

What is the central idea of the selection?

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• white tigers are popular attractions in zoos

• white tigers are native to India and have unique white fur

• white tigers are facing threats in the wild and need protection

• white tigers have become extinct due to habitat destruction

What is the main reason the author introduces the selection with the information in paragraph 1?

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• to explain the history of Mount Everest

• to provide a detailed description of the mountain's location

• to highlight the dangers of climbing Mount Everest

• to emphasize the significance of Mount Everest

Read line 7 of the poem "Cats:"

Their purrs fill the air like a sweet melody.

The figurative language in these lines helps the reader understand ---

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• the sound of the cats' purring is loud and annoying

• the sound of the cats' purring is rough and unpleasant

• the sound of the cats' purring is soft and relaxing

• the sound of the cats' purring is scary and intimidating

Based on lines 7 - 8 of the poem, the speaker most likely feels ---

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• excited and adventurous

• frustrated and angry

• curious and intrigued

• disappointed and regretful