STAAR Review Revision

Deena would like to add some details to strengthen her third paragraph (sentences 9–10). Which of the following can BEST be added after sentence 10 to accomplish this goal?

• Maggie learned how to light the lamp, trim the wick, and fetch the oil needed in order to

  keep the light burning all night long.

• His job was exciting and adventurous, and there were many interesting things for Maggie

  to learn while she was there.

• In that day and age, there was no one else to assist Captain Frank with the job that he

  had loved so much for so long.

• Being a lighthouse keeper was hard work, and although Maggie wasn’t all that interested,

  she listened anyway.

Deena wants to improve the transition between the fifth paragraph (sentences 19–24) and the sixth paragraph (sentences 25–28). Which of the following could BEST replace sentence 25 and help accomplish this goal?

• Maggie knew exactly what to do because she had been watching and listening to Captain

  Frank for years.

• To start with, Maggie was frightened and wasn’t quite sure what would be expected of her.

• After years of watching Captain Frank, Maggie knew that he would want her to wait for

  instructions.

• Maggie wanted to take the lead in this situation, so she did it without questioning the

  weather.

Deena wants to use a more effective and descriptive sentence to close the sixth paragraph (sentences 25–28). Which of the following could BEST replace sentence 28 and help accomplish this goal?

• In seconds, the lighthouse and its occupants were all in a much better position.

• In seconds, she would ask Captain Frank for help with what she needed to do.

• In seconds, the light was on, and everything was fine in their part of the world.

• In seconds, a warm glow filled the lighthouse and beamed out its many windows.

The meaning of sentence 29 is unclear. What is the BEST change to make in this sentence to improve its clarity?

• Change They to Some teachers

• Change expressed to shared

• Change concern to worry

• Change the current middle school schedule to it

What is the most effective way to revise sentence 32?

• Mrs. Hollister tries to help me and move on with the lesson for the rest of the class who understand.

• Mrs. Hollister tries to help me, but once the rest of the class understands, she has to move on with the lesson.

• Mrs. Hollister tries to help me, once the rest of the class understands, she has to move on with the lesson.

• Mrs. Hollister tries to help the rest of the class, who understands, then she has to move on with the lesson.

Deena would like to add some details to strengthen her third paragraph (sentences 9–10). Which of the following can BEST be added after sentence 10 to accomplish this goal?

• Maggie learned how to light the lamp, trim the wick, and fetch the oil needed in order to keep the light burning all night long.

• His job was exciting and adventurous, and there were many interesting things for Maggie to learn while she was there.

• In that day and age, there was no one else to assist Captain Frank with the job that he had loved so much for so long.

• Being a lighthouse keeper was hard work, and although Maggie wasn’t all that interested, she listened anyway.

Deena wants to improve the transition between the fifth paragraph (sentences 19–24) and the sixth paragraph (sentences 25–28). Which of the following could BEST replace sentence 25 and help accomplish this goal?

• Maggie knew exactly what to do because she had been watching and listening to Captain Frank for years.

• To start with, Maggie was frightened and wasn’t quite sure what would be expected of her.

• After years of watching Captain Frank, Maggie knew that he would want her to wait for instructions.

• Maggie wanted to take the lead in this situation, so she did it without questioning the weather.

Deena wants to use a more effective and descriptive sentence to close the sixth paragraph (sentences 25–28). Which of the following could BEST replace sentence 28 and help accomplish this goal?

• In seconds, the lighthouse and its occupants were all in a much better position.

• In seconds, she would ask Captain Frank for help with what she needed to do.

• In seconds, the light was on, and everything was fine in their part of the world.

• In seconds, a warm glow filled the lighthouse and beamed out its many windows.

The meaning of sentence 29 is unclear. What is the BEST change to make in this sentence to improve its clarity?

• Change They to Some teachers

• Change expressed to shared

• Change concern to worry

• Change the current middle school schedule to it

What is the most effective way to revise sentence 32?

• Mrs. Hollister tries to help me and move on with the lesson for the rest of the class who understand.

• Mrs. Hollister tries to help me, but once the rest of the class understands, she has to move on with the lesson.

• Mrs. Hollister tries to help me, once the rest of the class understands, she has to move on with the lesson.

• Mrs. Hollister tries to help the rest of the class, who understands, then she has to move on with the lesson.