4th Grade STAAR Reading Practice

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The central theme or message of the passage.

• A list of characters in the passage.

• The author's biography and background.

• A summary of the passage's events.

Identify a key character in the story and describe their role.

• The protagonist

• The antagonist

• A minor character

• The narrator

What vocabulary word means 'to make something clear'?

• obscure

• clarify

• confuse

• explain

How does the setting influence the events in the story?

• The setting has no impact on the characters.

• The setting only affects the story's theme.

• The setting is irrelevant to the plot's outcome.

• The setting shapes characters' actions and the plot's direction.

What is the author's purpose in writing this text?

• To provide a summary of unrelated topics.

• To inform or persuade the reader.

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To confuse the reader with complex ideas.

Find an example of a simile in the passage.

• as fast as a cheetah

• as bright as a star

• as brave as a lion

• as quiet as a mouse

What is the conflict faced by the main character?

• Disagreement with a family member

• Internal conflict between desires and societal expectations.

• Struggle with a physical illness

• Conflict with a rival character

Summarize the events that lead to the climax of the story.

• The protagonist finds a hidden treasure that changes everything.

• A side character reveals a secret that resolves all conflicts.

• The protagonist's challenges and betrayals lead to a final confrontation.

• The story ends with a peaceful resolution without any confrontation.

What lesson can be learned from the story?

• Hard work is overrated.

• Perseverance leads to success.

• Success comes from luck.

• Failure is inevitable.

How does the author use descriptive language to enhance the narrative?

• The author uses descriptive language to create vivid imagery and evoke emotions.

• The author uses descriptive language only for character dialogue.

• The author avoids descriptive language to maintain simplicity.

• The author uses descriptive language to confuse the reader.