STAAR Blitz

Identify the correct sentence structure.

• She enjoys reading books, and he likes playing guitar.

• She enjoys reading books and he likes playing guitar.

• She enjoys reading books, he likes playing guitar.

• She enjoys reading books; and he likes playing guitar.

Choose the correct synonym for 'blitz'.

• Attack

• Defend

• Ignore

• Retreat

What is the main theme of a literary 'blitz'?

• A sudden, intense effort or attack

• A slow, gradual process

• A peaceful negotiation

• A long-term strategy

Which of the following sentences uses 'blitz' correctly?

• The team planned a blitz to win the game.

• She blitz the cake in the oven.

• He was blitzing the book slowly.

• They decided to blitz the meeting next week.

Identify the part of speech for the word 'blitz' in the sentence: 'The coach called for a blitz.'

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Choose the correct antonym for 'blitz'.

• Peace

• War

• Attack

• Charge

What does the phrase 'media blitz' refer to?

• An intense media campaign

• A media blackout

• A media conference

• A media retreat

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

• The team of players are ready for the blitz.

• The team of players is ready for the blitz.

• The teams of players is ready for the blitz.

• The teams of players was ready for the blitz.

In the context of a 'blitz', what does 'intensity' refer to?

• The strength or force of an action

• The duration of an action

• The location of an action

• The participants in an action

What literary device is used in the phrase 'a blitz of emotions'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration