5th Grade STAAR ELA

What is the definition of a simile?

• A simile is a form of dance

• A simile is a type of fruit

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile is a mathematical equation

Identify the correct use of 'their', 'there', or 'they're' in the following sentence: The students left _______ books on the table.

• there

• they're

• their

• thier

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The passage discusses the author's personal life

• The passage focuses on a historical event unrelated to the text

• The passage is about a specific character

• Main idea of the passage is the primary point or key concept discussed in the text.

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

• I enjoy reading books playing video games and hiking.

• I enjoy reading books playing video games and hiking

• I enjoy reading books, playing video games, and hiking.

• I enjoy reading books, playing video games and hiking

What is the purpose of using dialogue in a story?

• The purpose of using dialogue in a story is to slow down the pacing

• The purpose of using dialogue in a story is to develop characters, advance the plot, reveal emotions, provide information, and engage readers.

• The purpose of using dialogue in a story is to confuse readers

• The purpose of using dialogue in a story is to decrease character development

Identify the correct verb tense in the sentence: She _______ to the store yesterday.

• went

• go

• goed

• gones

What is the meaning of the word 'analyze'?

• Ignore completely

• Inspect superficially

• Study randomly

• Examine methodically and in detail

Choose the synonym for 'happy'.

• Angry

• Joyful

• Excited

• Sad

What is the author's tone in the passage?

• The author's tone in the passage is argumentative.

• The author's tone in the passage is informative.

• The author's tone in the passage is poetic.

• The author's tone in the passage is humorous.

Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence: The stars danced in the night sky.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole