STARR TEST: Practice 1

Which body part is not addressed in the passage?

• A: Head

• B: Thorax

• C: Legs

• D: Abdomen

What is the main idea of the passage?

• A: Ants are important to the environment

• B: Ants are fascinating insects that live in colonies

• C: Ants are very organized

• D: Worker ants take care of eggs and the young ants

According to the passage, what do ants use their antenna for?

• A: Smell

• B: Finding food

• C: Listening

• D: Digestion

How do ants find their way back to their nest

• A: They leave bread crumbs

• B: They leave a scent trail

• C: They leave marks in the dirt

• D: They do not leave their nest

What is one way ants help improve the soil?

• A:They are good at digging.

• B: Their saliva gives the soil nutrients

• C: They break down plants and animals into the soil.

• D: They help with photosynthesis

How can you infer the author feels about ants?

• A: He thinks they are helpful

• B: He thinks they are annoying

• C: He thinks they harm the environment

• D: We cannot tell how he feels about ants.

Which sentence gives the passage a good conclusion?

• A: Worker ants take care of the eggs and the young ones

• B: Ants have three main body parts: the head, thorax and abdomen

• C: Next time you see an ant working hard in your backyard, remember how amazing these tiny insects are!

• D: Ants are important to the environment

What is the queen ant in charge of?

• A: Protecting the colony

• B: Getting food

• C: Digging the ant hill

• D: Laying eggs

Which sentence explains the job of the worker ants?

• A: Worker ants take care of the eggs and younger ones.

• B: Ants are very organized

• C: They are also food for many other animals, like birds and anteaters

• D: Ants have three body parts: the head, thorax and abdomen

How many legs do ants have?

• A: 8

• B: 6

• C: 4

• D: 10