STAAR Skills Challenge

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The passage is about a completely different topic

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

• The passage discusses various side points

• The passage is a fictional story

Identify the synonym for 'examine' in the given context.

• Survey

• Inspect

• Analyze

• Evaluate

Which sentence uses correct grammar?

• She is reading a book

• She is read a book

• She are reading a book

• She reading a book

Why do you think the author included this specific detail?

• To confuse the readers

• To add depth and clarity to the overall message.

• To showcase the author's vocabulary

• To meet the word count requirement

What can you infer from the character's actions?

• The character's actions have no significance

• The character's actions reveal their true feelings towards a situation or other characters.

• The character's actions are solely based on external factors

• The character's actions are random and unpredictable

What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

• To summarize the main points

• To provide historical context

• To confuse the reader

• To inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings/emotions.

What is the central idea of the paragraph?

• Central idea is the supporting details of the paragraph.

• Central idea is the conclusion of the paragraph.

• Central idea is the background information of the paragraph.

• Central idea of the paragraph is the main concept or message that the author wants to communicate.

What does the word 'vivid' mean in this sentence?

• soft, gentle, and subtle

• faint, blurry, and dull

• clear, detailed, and intense

• loud, noisy, and chaotic

Choose the sentence that uses proper punctuation.

• She went to the store and then to the park.

• She went to the store and then to the park.

• She went to the store, and then to the park.

• She went to the store and then to the park

How does the author's use of imagery enhance the story?

• Imagery enhances the story by confusing the reader

• Imagery enhances the story by creating vivid mental pictures, evoking emotions, and adding depth to the narrative.

• Imagery enhances the story by making the plot less interesting

• Imagery enhances the story by removing all emotional impact