STAAR English Prep

What is the correct order of components for a standard five-paragraph essay?

• Introduction, Conclusion, Body Paragraphs

• Body Paragraphs, Introduction, Conclusion

• Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion

• Conclusion, Introduction, Body Paragraphs

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas?

• After the show, we went to a cafe, that serves the best pie.

• Before dinner, I need to walk the dog, feed the cat and clean my room.

• My favorite foods are, pizza, hamburgers, and, pasta.

• She is an experienced, writer, editor, and, marketer.

Identify the type of figurative language used in the following sentence: "The wind whispered through the dark, empty trees."

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which of the following is an example of a literary element?

• Comma

• Metaphor

• Theme

• Apostrophe

Read the passage and answer the question: "Despite the storm's rage, the ship sailed smoothly across the ocean. The crew worked tirelessly, ensuring every task was completed with precision." What is the main idea of the passage?

• The storm was very powerful.

• The crew was inexperienced.

• The ship sailed smoothly because of the crew's hard work.

• The ocean was calm.

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate possession in the phrase "the student's book"?

• Comma

• Apostrophe

• Colon

• Semicolon

Identify the type of figurative language used in the following sentence: "Life is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs."

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

Which of the following literary elements refers to the time and place in which the story occurs?

• Plot

• Setting

• Character

• Theme

In the sentence "Let's eat, Grandma!" what does the comma demonstrate?

• It separates two independent clauses.

• It is used to indicate direct address.

• It introduces a list.

• It connects two closely related ideas.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• The silky, smooth fabric

• The buzzing bee flew away.

• She is as brave as a lion.

• Time is a thief.