WorksheetsSTAAR Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
We were there _________________.
a)
too
b)
two
c)
2
d)
to
2.
There are ____________ slices of pizza left.
a)
too
b)
to
c)
two
d)
eleventy
3.
They ___________ sitting all alone.
a)
where
b)
we're
c)
were
d)
wurr
4.
___________ are the napkins?
a)
Were
b)
We're
c)
Wear
d)
Where
5.
What is the purpose for writing an expository essay?
a)
To tell a funny story
b)
To explain what you think about a topic
c)
To brag about your favorite memory
d)
To confuse your readers
6.
What is a controlling idea?
a)
The promise to your reader.
b)
The end of the paper.
c)
The body of the paper.
d)
I have no idea.
7.
Think about A.R.M.S. what does the 'S' represent?
a)
Smiles
b)
Substitute words or sentences
c)
Spelling
d)
Semicolons
8.
Think about C.U.P.S. What does the 'P' stand for?
a)
Punctuation
b)
Pauses
c)
Pretty Ponies
d)
Promises
9.
What does it mean when a sentence "lacks clarity?"
a)
It lacks correct punctuation
b)
It is very clear
c)
It has too much information
d)
It is not very clear
10.
Is this sentence punctuated correctly?
James Madison's wife, Dolley, was a famous first lady.
James Madison's wife, Dolley, was a famous first lady.
a)
YES
b)
NO
11.
Is this sentence punctuated correctly?
He whispered in her ear, "they know what you did."
He whispered in her ear, "they know what you did."
a)
YES
b)
NO
12.
Which one is hyphenated correctly?
a)
one and a half
b)
one-and a half
c)
one and a-half
d)
one-and-a-half
13.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
I love you more than a fat kid loves cake.
b)
I love you more then a fat kid loves cake.
14.
What does the transition word 'however' technically mean?
a)
to show a move
b)
to show a contrast
c)
to show the similarities
d)
the ever of how
15.
Which one is spelled correctly?
a)
embarassed
b)
embarrassed
16.
Are you allowed to use a dictionary on ALL parts of the STAAR Writing exam?
a)
YES
b)
NO
17.
Are you allowed to use a highlighter on ALL parts of the STAAR Writing Exam?
a)
YES
b)
NO
18.
How many multiple choice questions will be on the editing/revising portion of the STAAR Writing Exam?
a)
50
b)
45
c)
100
d)
30
19.
How many essays will you be expected to write on the STAAR Writing Exam?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
1
d)
We have to write an essay?!!
20.
What kind of essay will you be writing on the STAAR Writing Exam?
a)
Persuasive
b)
Expository
c)
Personal Narrative
d)
Seriously? There's an essay??
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