Staar Paired Passage

Use “Peace and Quiet” and “Maple Street” to answer questions 24–27. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.

• Reading Passage

• Paired Passage

• Editing Passage

• Revising Passage

Use “Keeping Cool” (pp. 9–10) to answer questions 7–10. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.

• Reading Passage

• Paired Passage

• Editing Passage

• Revising Passage

Use “Keeping Cool” and “Spongers of the Sea” to answer questions 15–18. Then fill in the answers on your answer document.

• Reading Passage

• Paired Passage

• Editing Passage

• Revising Passage

What is the primary purpose of a paired passage in English assessments?

• To compare and contrast two texts

• To edit grammatical errors

• To summarize a single text

• To revise a text for clarity

In a paired passage, what skill is primarily tested?

• Mathematical reasoning

• Scientific analysis

• Comparative reading

• Creative writing

Which of the following is a common feature of paired passages?

• They are always written by the same author

• They cover unrelated topics

• They offer different perspectives on a similar theme

• They are always fictional

When analyzing paired passages, what is a key strategy?

• Ignoring the second passage

• Focusing only on vocabulary

• Identifying similarities and differences

• Memorizing both passages

What type of questions are typically asked about paired passages?

• Questions about the author's biography

• Questions comparing themes and ideas

• Questions about mathematical equations

• Questions about historical dates

How can paired passages enhance reading comprehension skills?

• By providing a single perspective

• By offering multiple viewpoints

• By focusing on one genre

• By simplifying complex texts

Which of the following best describes a paired passage?

• Two unrelated texts

• Two texts with a common theme

• A single long text

• A text with multiple authors