STAAR Reading Comprehension
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What are transition words/phrases used for? (select all that apply)
Help the reader progress from one idea to the next.
They are used for grammar puposes.
To link words, phrases, and sentences.
To make you sound smarter.
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CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Select the Tranition word or phrase that means "add information".
Furthermore
Consequently
On the other hand
As a result
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What question should you ask yourself when determining Author's Purpose?
What is the summary of the passage?
How much figurative language was used?
What is the topic of the text?
Why did the author write this piece?
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A plethora of facts is a good indication that the Author's Purpose is? (There is enough time to look up a word you don't know and also answer the question)
Inform
Persuade
Explain
Describe
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
If the author is trying to get be to buy something, or agree with something, the Author's Purpose is most likely to?
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
Describe
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Select the transition word or phrase that means to "contrast/contradict
Wothout a doubt
Similarily
On the contrary
Firsto of all
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Lots of descriptive language is an indicator that the Author's Purpose is to:
Persuade
Describe
Explain
Inform
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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