STAAR Matter Review

How many passages will you edit?

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Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence: "She _____ to the store every Saturday."

• go

• goes

• going

• gone

Choose the synonym for the word "happy".

• sad

• joyful

• angry

• tired

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• I need to buy milk, eggs and bread.

• I need to buy milk eggs, and bread.

• I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread.

• I need to buy, milk, eggs and bread.

What is the main idea of the following passage? "The sun was setting over the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink. Birds were returning to their nests, and the world seemed to slow down."

• The sun is setting.

• Birds are flying.

• The world is busy.

• The sky is blue.

Identify the adjective in the sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

• quick

• jumps

• over

• dog

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "I have _____ apples than you."

• less

• fewer

• few

• little

What is the theme of the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost?

• Adventure

• Regret

• Choices

• Nature

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• As brave as a lion

• The world is a stage

• Busy as a bee

• Runs like the wind

Select the sentence that uses passive voice.

• The cat chased the mouse.

• The mouse was chased by the cat.

• The cat is chasing the mouse.

• The mouse chases the cat.