Staar Reading Inferring

Ben ate three pieces of cake and two scoops for ice cream. An hour later, his stomach felt queasy and he decided to lie down for awhile.

In the first paragraph, what does the word queasy mean?

• better

• sick

• well

• empty

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

• Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

• Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

• There are many breeds of dogs.

• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

If only I had practiced more,
maybe we would have won the game.
If only I had realized had important it was,
we would be holding that trophy now.
If only I had given it my all,
I wouldn't have let you down.
What is emphasized by the repetition of the words "if only" in the poem?

• the regret the speaker has about not doing his best

• how proud the coach is of the team, even though they lost

• the speaker's reason for not practicing more

• how much he wishes he had a trophy

Kara chose a difficult piece to play for the piano recital.

She practiced everyday after school even when her friends called to see if she could hang out. Despite all that practice, she was still having trouble playing the piece. Kara thought about switching to an easier piece, but instead she decided to double her practice time.

The night of her recital she was the last one to play. When Kara began playing , her fingers danced across the keyboard.

What is the most likely theme of the story?

• Kara practiced a lot and played well.

• It takes a lot of practice to play the piano.

• Persistence pays off.

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theme

What can be inferred about a character who apologizes after making a mistake and tries to make amends?

• They do not care about the feelings of others.

• They are irresponsible and careless.

• They value honesty and responsibility.

• They are trying to avoid consequences for their actions.

When you undertand something based on clues without a direct statement

• inference

• hyperbole

• antonym

• metaphor

If you see the word conclude in a question. What skill are you using?

• Inferring

• ECR

• Author's Purpose

• Point of View

Read the sentences below: Nate wanted everything his older brother had. When his parents bought his brother new clothes, he wanted new clothes too. When his older brother went to the movies with his friends, Nate was angry. What can you infer about Nate?

• Nate doesn't have enough clothes.

• Nate is jealous of his brother.

• Nate is too young to go to the movies.

• Nate likes to go places with his brother.

Inferring means:

• Having a picture in your mind of what you are reading.

• An extreme exaggeration.

• Taking what you know and what you have read to come up with a conclusion.

• Coming up with a conclusion based on your opinion.

In the story, the main character finds a mysterious key. What can you infer about the key's significance?

• A) It is a common household item.

• B) It unlocks a secret or hidden place.

• C) It belongs to a neighbor.

• D) It is a decorative piece.