Texas STAAR

Identify the correct verb tense: 'By the time the movie starts, we ______ dinner.'

• will have finished

• finished

• have finished

• finish

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'elaborate'.

• simple

• complicated

• brief

• plain

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Its a beautiful day, isn't it?

• It's a beautiful day isn't it?

• Its a beautiful day isn't it?

• It's a beautiful day, isn't it?

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'The Texas STAAR test is designed to assess students' academic readiness and is a crucial part of the educational system.'

• The STAAR test is optional.

• The STAAR test is a minor part of education.

• The STAAR test is important for assessing readiness.

• The STAAR test is only for college students.

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

• quick

• jumps

• over

• dog

Which word is an antonym of 'abundant'?

• plentiful

• scarce

• ample

• bountiful

Choose the sentence that uses 'their' correctly.

• Their going to the park later.

• The dog wagged their tail.

• Their house is on the corner.

• Their is a book on the table.

What is the theme of the following excerpt? 'In the end, friendship and loyalty proved stronger than any obstacle.'

• Betrayal

• Loneliness

• Courage

• Friendship

Select the correct form of the verb: 'Neither of the answers ______ correct.'

• are

• is

• were

• be

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• The stars danced in the sky.

• As brave as a lion.

• The wind howled like a wolf.

• She is as busy as a bee.