Star Reading ~ FAST Practice Test #4 (Sessions 1-3)

A tornado is a powerful windstorm. They can cause a lot of damage. They are formed by a thunderstorm. They can happen in many different places, but they are more common in some places than others.

What is this text meant to do?

• inform people about facts

• entertain with a funny story

• persuade people to do something

The sky lit up like a thousand candles.

What does the simile tell about the sky?

• It was bright.

• It was happy.

• It was warm.

There was once a cat who lived in a small village. One day, a lion came to the village. The cat stepped forward and fought the lion. He saved the village from danger.

Which word describes the cat?

• brave

• funny

• smart

Bunnies hopping along,

Filling us with cheer,

Kittens purring a song,

so happy and so dear.

What is the rhyme pattern?

• AABB

• ABAB

• ABCB

I am going to my friend's house ______.

Which word should go in the blank?

• fun

• tomorrow

• visit

A bird had a nest in a tree, but it was starting to get old and wobbly. The bird asked a friendly beaver to help build a new nest. The beaver was happy to help. They worked together to build a beautiful new home.

What does this story have a lesson about?

• learning new things

• working together

• being strong

The birds are singing and soaring high in the sky.

What does the word soaring mean?

• chasing

• flying

• screaming

Dogs make great pets. They can be trained to do many things. They can play fetch and learn tricks. They have many important uses. The can help people who are blind. They can herd sheep on farms.

Which detail supports the idea that dogs have important uses?

• The can play fetch.

• The can learn tricks.

• They can herd sheep.

Katie didn't like to lose. When she lost a game, she would get upset. Sometimes, she would storm off. One day, she realized that nobody wanted to play with her anymore. She learned to be a better sport.

Why does Katie decide to change?

• Nobody wants to play with her anymore.

• She gets in trouble.

• She wants to win all the time.

We decided to rename our dog Sparky.

What is the base word of rename?

• re

• name

• me