STAAR Practice Tests

To complete the ECR on the test, a strong writer should...

• Immediately type the final draft.

• Write only a central idea and 1 topic sentence.

• Give up and leave the box blank. I can always try again next year.

• Complete an essay organizer to plan out my ideas then type a final draft.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• A) She don't like apples.

• B) He doesn't likes apples.

• C) They doesn't like apples.

• D) She doesn't like apples.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

What is the synonym of the word 'elated'?

• A) Sad

• B) Joyful

• C) Angry

• D) Tired

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the main idea of the following passage: 'The rain poured down in torrents, flooding the streets and causing chaos in the city. Cars were stranded, and people were forced to find shelter.'

• A) The city is beautiful.

• B) The rain caused chaos in the city.

• C) People love the rain.

• D) Cars are fast.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Choose the sentence that uses the correct form of the verb: 'If I ___ you, I would apologize.'

• A) was

• B) were

• C) am

• D) is

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The scientist was known for her ___ in the field of biology.'

• A) ignorance

• B) expertise

• C) confusion

• D) doubt

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the antonym of the word 'benevolent'?

• A) Kind

• B) Cruel

• C) Generous

• D) Friendly

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In the sentence 'She quickly ran to the store,' what part of speech is the word 'quickly'?

• A) Noun

• B) Verb

• C) Adjective

• D) Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?

• A) The stars were like diamonds in the sky.

• B) The stars danced playfully in the sky.

• C) The stars are diamonds in the sky.

• D) The stars twinkled in the night.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is the theme of the following passage? 'Despite the challenges, she persevered and achieved her dreams.'

• A) Perseverance leads to success.

• B) Dreams are unattainable.

• C) Challenges are easy.

• D) Success is guaranteed.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9