Staar Fiction Passage
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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Margaret Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The sea witch’s words in paragraph 5 are significant to the story because they reveal that -
becoming human is a painful experience
the sea witch is trying to make the little mermaid fail
becoming human comes at an immense cost
the little mermaid will not be able to
succeed
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Part A: What is the main idea of paragraph 10?
The journey to the surface.
The transformation into a human.
The first meeting with the prince.
The pain from leaving her home.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Part B: How does the author develop the main idea in Part A?
by discussing her reasons why
by showing that she made a bad decision
by explaining what the prince did
by describing the transformation
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Read this dictionary entry.
trifle \ ˈtrīfəl \ noun
1. a thing of little value 2. a small amount of something
3. a cold dessert or sponge cake 4. something without seriousness
Which definition of the word trifle is used in paragraph 5?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The third-person point of view gives the reader insight into -
the feelings the little mermaid has about
becoming a human
the sea witch’s thoughts about the little mermaid
the doubts the little mermaid’s family has
about her leaving
the little mermaid’s hesitation about
drinking the draught
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The reader can conclude from the information in paragraph 2 that the little mermaid -
will regret her choice
has not given her choice thought
is second-guessing her decision
loves the prince deeply
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Part A: What is the primary theme of the story?
People often desire to explore the unknown.
Dreams often come with a cost.
Trust should not be given freely.
Leaving your family can bring heartache.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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