Star Reading Prep

Which sentence from the selection states an opinion? Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?

• Reread the entire selection and separate all the facts from opinion. 

• Read the answer choices and look for opinion words (such as: definitely, obviously, clearly, unfair). 

• Write a summary of the selection. 

The abrupt dialogue in the poem helps convey the idea that the characters are - 
How is the word abrupt being used in this sentence?

• short or choppy dialogue

• long or expanded dialogue 

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• The sun was like a golden coin in the sky.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The rain tapped gently on the window.

What is the main idea of a passage?

• The central point or message the author wants to convey.

• A detailed description of a character.

• A list of events in chronological order.

• The setting of the story.

Which word is a synonym for 'abundant'?

• Scarce

• Plentiful

• Rare

• Limited

Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

• The team are winning the match.

• The team is winning the match.

• The team were winning the match.

• The team has win the match.

What is the purpose of a simile in literature?

• To create a direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

• To provide factual information.

• To describe the setting in detail.

• To list events in a story.

Which sentence is written in passive voice?

• The cake was eaten by the children.

• The children ate the cake.

• The children are eating the cake.

• The children will eat the cake.

What does the term 'protagonist' refer to in a story?

• The main character or hero of the story.

• The villain or antagonist of the story.

• A minor character in the story.

• The setting of the story.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The car is fast.

• The book is on the table.

• The sun is bright.