STAAR Prep Questions ELA

When writing an EOC-style persuasive essay, how should you BEST end your essay?

• Try to fill up the whole space and stop when you do.

• You should write a counter-argument and restate your thesis.

• You should make sure that you write an entire conclusion.

• You should just rewrite your thesis. You should just rewrite your thesis.

The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work is its...

• theme

• personification

• author's purpose

• tone

The author's attitude conveyed by a piece of literature is...

• theme

• tone

• author's purpose

• main idea

The frog fell flat as it flew across the frozen lake. This is an example of...

• allusion

• metaphor

• alliteration

• simile

The main idea of your essay.

• Body
• Thesis
• Introduction
• Theme

Which sentence uses except or accept correctly?

• Everyone accept Jim went to the park.
• The movie was great except for the ending.
• Lei could not except the fact that she was moving.
• All of the basketball hoops accept one had a torn net.

Which sentence shows correct comma usage?

• The group, although excited, to be traveling stood quietly in line.
• Marcus, one of the new students, tries hard to impress the team. 
• Jess one of my cousins from Seattle, is coming to visit today.
• Their boots which had gotten wet, were by the door.

READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE:

On June 3, 1965, Major Edward White made history with a 6000 mile walk in space. With his 27 foot umbilical cord, he traveled at speeds of 17,500 miles per hour with little sensation of speed and no sensation of falling. Without his pressurized suit, Major White’s blood would have boiled, and he would have lost consciousness instantly. Major White was born in San Antonio, Texas, graduated from West Point, and before becoming an astronaut, he was a test pilot.

INFER: An inference drawn from this passage is -

• Previous training didn't help prepare major White for his space walk.

• His space suit was of little importance.

• Speeds in space don't affect a person.

• Major White was quite tired from his 6,000 mile walk.

Which of the following is an EFFECTIVE thesis?

• English is the best class because I really like it.

• English is the best subject because it is the most fun class and students learn more in that class than any other.

• English is the best class because Mr. Garcia and Ms. Smith teach it.

• I think English is the best class since that is the class which I get to see most of my friends.

What does the "Theme" in literature mean?

• The Mood of the story.
• The characters.
• What the story is about.
• Theme is the message the writer is trying to share with the reader.