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WorksheetsFinal STAAR
Total questions: 175
Worksheet time: 2hrs 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This is the literal or primary meaning of a word
a)
Denotation
b)
Connotation
c)
Synonym
d)
Literary
2.
What is tone?
a)
The author's opinion on the subject
b)
The author's attitude toward the subject or audience
c)
The point of view
d)
How the reader feels about the text
3.
What is dialogue?
a)
When one character has way too much to say
b)
A moment of serious reflection for a character
c)
Conversation between people in a text
d)
A way for the author to explain what is happening
4.
What is foreshadowing?
a)
The point where we can predict how the story will end
b)
A literal shadow cast by a character
c)
The turning point of a story
d)
A glimpse or hint of what is to come
5.
What is one purpose of a semi-colon?
a)
it emphasizes a main point
b)
it separates a dependent clause from an independent clause
c)
it is used to connect two related independent clauses
d)
it is used to prevent the over usage of commas
6.
What is a narrative?
a)
An informational article. It is fact-based.
b)
A story that is told or written. It can be real or imaginary.
7.
What is textual evidence?
a)
Lines copied and pasted from a text
b)
A summary of the text
c)
A direct quote from the text that you can use to support your idea
d)
Facts based on research and forensics
8.
What is an allusion?
a)
A statement that alludes (or hints) toward a specific meaning
b)
A brief reference to something outside of the work of literature
c)
A highly imaginative form of writing
d)
Anything to do with religion or the Bible
9.
What is Informational Text?
a)
Anything that tells a story and contains characters
b)
An article that is entertaining
c)
Nonfiction. Its purpose is to inform the reader
d)
Anything that is based on logic
10.
True or False: Only informational essays should contain textual evidence
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Which of these would NOT be a reason for an author/ speaker to use repetition?
a)
To reinforce key ideas or concepts
b)
To emphasize the overall message
c)
To emphasize an especially important point
d)
To make sure the audience is paying attention
12.
What is bias?
a)
The tendency to favor one person, group, thing or point of view over another, often in an unfair way.
b)
Facts based on research and logic
13.
What is mood?
a)
The author's feelings about the subject they are writing about
b)
The atmosphere of a literary work, as it creates an emotional situation that surrounds the reader
14.
What is a theme?
a)
A work of literature that ends in a disaster
b)
A central idea of a work of literature that is evident from actions and events in it
15.
What is tragedy in literature?
a)
A statement that seems contradictory but may be true
b)
A work of literature that ends in a disaster or great misfortune
16.
What is a symbol in literature?
a)
Anything that stands for something else, especially a large idea or concept
b)
Sound words
17.
What is a simile?
a)
The writer's attitude towards his work
b)
A comparison of 2 unlike things using like or as
18.
What is suspense in literature?
a)
Anything that stands for something else
b)
A feeling of uncertainty about the outcome of events in a literary work
19.
What is tone?
a)
The author's opinion on the subject.
b)
The author's attitude towards the subject or audience.
c)
The author's major attitude problem.
d)
How the reader feels about the text.
20.
As the cop _____ me, the cuffs were so tight that my hand started to turn purple.
a)
Vicinity
b)
Conceal
c)
Apprehend
d)
Surmount
21.
The _____ of the crime was a tall man wearing all black.
a)
Reverse
b)
Vicinity
c)
Culprit
d)
Conceal
22.
We were finally able to _____ our rival team.
a)
Surmount
b)
Reverse
c)
Pilfer
d)
Accommodate
23.
I was _____ after my long workout.
a)
Reverse
b)
Fatigue
c)
Vocation
d)
Accommodate
24.
The arena didn't have enough room to ____ the multitude of concertgoers.
a)
Accommodate
b)
Infallible
c)
Vicinity
d)
Pilfer
25.
In the movie "Frozen," Elsa had to _____ her powers and not let anyone see.
a)
Pilfer
b)
Conceal
c)
Eliminate
d)
Apprehend
26.
While completing her vocabulary test, Marissa had to ______ the words she already used.
a)
Pilfer
b)
Eliminate
c)
Culprit
d)
Reverse
27.
It was _____ to take one week to study for a three question, multiple-choice quiz.
a)
Accommodate
b)
Eliminate
c)
Apprehend
d)
Superfluous
28.
I could not live in a(n) _____ area like New York because of the traffic.
a)
Vocation
b)
Urban
c)
Vicinity
d)
Infallible
29.
My neighbors are strict on trespassing; if you get in their _____, they get really mad.
a)
Vicinity
b)
Urban
c)
Conceal
d)
Surmount
30.
As a kid, I wanted to be a scientist as a(n) ____.
a)
Superfluous
b)
Vocation
c)
Culprit
d)
Apprehend
31.
Mr. Cycotte expresses everyday that he is ______.
a)
Infallible
b)
Reverse
c)
Superfluous
d)
Culprit
32.
I didn't finish my homework the night before and that was a major _____.
a)
Reverse
b)
Surmount
c)
Vicinity
d)
Urban
33.
I saw the man ____ the candy, so I beat him up.
a)
Facetious
b)
Infallible
c)
Pilfer
d)
Eliminate
34.
My brother and dad said they would be dressed up as clowns for Halloween, but I knew they were being ______ because they are afraid of them.
a)
Pilfer
b)
Infallible
c)
Fatigued
d)
Facetious
35.
Which of the following sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
No I did not know that.
b)
No, I did not know that.
36.
Which of the following sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Hoping for the best we drove, further from the highway.
b)
Hoping for the best, we drove further from the highway.
37.
Which of the following sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
My aunt, a gourmet cook, prepared Thanksgiving dinner.
b)
My aunt a gourment cook, prepared Thanksgiving dinner.
38.
Which of the following sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I took photographs of Adam, Debbie's baby.
b)
I took photographs, of Adam, Debbie's baby.
39.
Which of the following sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Randy, who is one of the most talkative people I have ever met, has become my friend.
b)
Randy who is one of the most talkative people I have ever met, has become my friend.
40.
Which of the following sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
The computer was covered each night, yet it still got dusty.
b)
The computer was covered each night yet it still got dusty.
41.
Which of the following sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
The winter storm brought eight inches of snow so all schools in the area opened late.
b)
The winter storm brought eight inches of snow, so all schools in the area opened late.
42.
fair; not prejudiced
a)
impartial
b)
fervent
c)
novel
d)
bizarre
43.
innocent due to lack of experience
a)
novel
b)
bizarre
c)
punctual
d)
naive
44.
passionate
a)
punctual
b)
indolent
c)
fervent
d)
novel
45.
very odd in appearance or behavior
a)
bizarre
b)
novel
c)
naive
d)
bland
46.
on time; not late
a)
fervent
b)
naive
c)
punctual
d)
indolent
47.
high-spirited
a)
bland
b)
congealed
c)
waver
d)
exuberant
48.
without taste; mild
a)
bland
b)
congealed
c)
bewildered
d)
novel
49.
confused; puzzled
a)
congealed
b)
luxuriate
c)
bewildered
d)
futile
50.
useless or hopeless effort; will not work
a)
futile
b)
waver
c)
bland
d)
congealed
51.
undecided between two options; undecided
a)
bewildered
b)
waver
c)
futile
d)
luxuriate
52.
turned from a liquid to a solid state
a)
futile
b)
waver
c)
congealed
d)
impartial
53.
Which one does not fit in the list?
a)
futile
b)
hopeless
c)
possible
d)
useless
54.
Which one does not fit in the list?
a)
frantic
b)
excited
c)
emotional
d)
calm
55.
The man's _______ went as far back as the 1600s.
a)
Custody
b)
Lineage
c)
Blunder
d)
Presently
56.
One's listener or readership; those to whom a speech or piece of writing is addressed.
a)
Inference
b)
Audience
c)
Idioms
d)
Flashback
57.
A method of narration in which present action is temporarily interrupted so that the reader can witness past events
a)
Audience
b)
Inference
c)
Idioms
d)
Flashback
58.
The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character
a)
FOIL
b)
Authors Purpose
c)
Characterization
d)
Parallel Plot
59.
What resources do you have available to you during the STAAR test?
a)
a grammar textbook
b)
a dictionary
c)
a thesaurus
d)
a dictionary & thesaurus
60.
During the STAAR test, do you have access to grammar tips?
a)
no
b)
yes, in the back of the thesaurus
c)
yes, in the back of the dictionary
d)
yes, in the little red book
61.
What is the lowest passing/proficient score for the essay?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
62.
What is the purpose of expository writing?
a)
to explain or inform
b)
to tell a story
c)
to persuade
d)
all of the above
63.
How much time do you get to complete the STAAR?
a)
3 hours
b)
4 hours
c)
5 hours
d)
unlimited time
64.
How many examples should be in your essay?
a)
2-3
b)
3-5
c)
1-2
d)
0
65.
True or false: The faster you finish the test, the smarter you are.
a)
True
b)
False
66.
The main idea of your essay.
a)
Body
b)
Thesis
c)
Introduction
d)
Theme
67.
The two main sections of the STAAR test.
a)
Snorkeling & Basket-Weaving
b)
Editing & Reading
c)
Reading & Writing
d)
Your mom & My mom
68.
You may not use the following during the test:
a)
highlighters
b)
dictionary
c)
thesaurus
d)
Google
69.
You must pass this test in order to graduate.
a)
True
b)
False
70.
If you fail, you will have to retest:
a)
the next day
b)
the next spring
c)
in the summer
d)
Never. You failed at life.
71.
Your expository essay should:
a)
have an introduction, body, and conclusion
b)
be completely fictional
c)
have at least 3 examples
d)
use APE
72.
Personification
a)
comparing two things using like or as
b)
giving human things human characteristics
c)
symbolization
d)
saying something that you don't mean
73.
If a question asks to support with the strongest evidence. What are you looking for?
a)
disprove
b)
wrong
c)
denial
d)
Proof
74.
Metaphor
a)
comparing two unlike things w/o using like or as
b)
comparing two unlike things using like or as
75.
how does a reader make an inference
a)
prior knowledge + clues from story
b)
Educated Guess
c)
Proof in the story
d)
assume
76.
Which is author's purpose?
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
d)
All of the above
77.
Primary Purpose means
a)
the reason why it is raining outside
b)
the reason for which something is done
c)
why something doesn't matter
78.
What is not an example of reading genres
a)
Fiction
b)
Comedy
c)
Non Fiction
d)
Poetry
79.
What is mood?
a)
How the reader feels
b)
How the author says something
80.
What is tone?
a)
How the author says something
b)
How the reader feels
81.
Katy wants to create a more effective thesis statement for her paper.
Which of the following could replace sentence 4 and more accurately convey the thesis of this paper?
Which of the following could replace sentence 4 and more accurately convey the thesis of this paper?
a)
Fearing life in the city, they chose a more rural existence in a big yellow school bus.
b)
This couple didn’t have to, but they decided that a bus is what they wanted to have.
c)
This young couple lives in a uniquely converted school bus that they have affectionately named Rosie.
d)
Instead of a normal dwelling, they have chosen a vehicle—something quite rare, strange, and out of the norm.
82.
How should sentence 4 be changed?
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a)
Delete so
b)
Change was to am
c)
Change estatic to ecstatic
d)
Sentence 4 should not be changed.
83.
What change is needed in sentence 9?
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a)
Delete Although
b)
Change to old to too old
c)
Delete the comma
d)
Change cheeks to cheek’s
84.
What is the correct way to write sentence 13?
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a)
For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke, and it was obvious. That she was no happier about the arrangement than I was.
b)
For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke it was obvious that she was no happier about the arrangement than I was.
c)
For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke. Which made it obvious that she was no happier about the arrangement than I was.
d)
For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke. It was obvious that she was no happier about the arrangement than I was.
85.
What change should be made in sentence 31?
a)
Change We to Because we
b)
Insert a comma after surprised
c)
Change became to become
d)
Sentence 31 should not be changed.
86.
How should sentence 4 be changed?
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a)
Change is to was
b)
Change found to it is found
c)
Change Coral Reefs to coral reefs
d)
Sentence 4 should not be changed.
87.
What change needs to be made in sentence 7?
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a)
Change than to then
b)
Insert a comma after hold
c)
Change is to are
d)
No change needs to be made in this sentence.
88.
What change needs to be made in sentence 15?
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a)
Change become to became
b)
Change they’re to their
c)
Delete so
d)
Change it to them
89.
What change needs to be made in sentence 21?
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a)
Change affects to effects
b)
Change is dangerous to are dangerous
c)
Delete the comma after work
d)
Change lives to lifes
90.
In the thesis statement, you MUST clearly address the __________.
a)
grader
b)
quote
c)
prompt
d)
audience
91.
During the test, you may use _______________ to help you.
a)
your neighbor
b)
the teacher
c)
a dictionary
d)
your cell phone
92.
The expository prompt will start with _______________.
a)
song lyrics
b)
the words "write an essay"
c)
a hint
d)
a boxed quote
93.
What is the definition of point of view?
a)
the beginning of a story - setting, characters, etc.
b)
a way of looking at or thinking about something
c)
a character against the protagonist in a story
94.
What is the definition of conflict?
a)
main problem in the story
b)
a remark made usually to hurt someone's feelings
c)
the time and place of a story or place
95.
What is the definition of resolution?
a)
something that stands for something else
b)
solving the problem of the story
c)
what happened and the result
96.
What is the definition of climax?
a)
when an author uses certain words or phrases to describe something in a way that appeals to the reader's senses
b)
the highest point of action
c)
character who provides a striking contrast to another character
97.
What is the definition of denotation?
a)
the attitude created in a text
b)
the dictionary definition of a word
c)
to cause something to be widely understood or known
98.
What is the definition of genre?
a)
a category of literature defined by its style, form, and content
b)
when you compare something to another thing
c)
a particular way by which something is done, created or performed
99.
What is repetition?
a)
repeating a word, phrase, or entire line for empasis
b)
repeating the same name over and over again
c)
repeating yourself because you forgot what you were saying
100.
A force working against the main character, usually another character.
a)
influence
b)
antagonist
c)
climax
101.
The sequence of events in a (play, story, novel, or text)
a)
mood
b)
plot
c)
setting
102.
Helps prove your point or claim.
a)
support
b)
theme
c)
point of view
103.
Using clues from the story to make a reasonable guess about what will happen next.
a)
predict
b)
story telling
c)
summary
104.
To retell the main parts or ideas of the text in your own words.
a)
stanza
b)
summary
c)
point of view
105.
To make known or express
a)
convey
b)
describe
c)
identify
106.
A group of lines that form a unit in a poem.
a)
point of view
b)
stanza
c)
style
107.
To make clear by describing so the reader can picture it.
a)
illustrate
b)
illustrations
c)
imagery
108.
To point out or show.
a)
include
b)
indicate
c)
imagery
109.
Universal Message...
a)
Lesson
b)
Moral
c)
Theme
110.
Piece of information that supports your point.
a)
imagery
b)
evidence
c)
falling action
111.
What is an adverb?
a)
Action work
b)
Describes nouns
c)
Describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb
112.
Commas are used for...
a)
Combine sentences with a FANBOY
b)
After introductory phrase/dependent clause/word
c)
Series/List & Interrupter (appositives, added info, etc.)
d)
All of the above
113.
Attitude of a writer toward a subject or audience; conveyed through word choice, syntax, and viewpoint
a)
tone
b)
theme
c)
syntax
d)
connotation
114.
A rewording of something written or spoken by someone else (requires a citation)
a)
paraphrase
b)
direct quote
c)
connotation
d)
denotation
115.
The idea or feeling that a word creates in addition to its literal meaning
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
c)
theme
d)
syntax
116.
What is a noun ?
a)
A doing or action word
b)
A describing word
c)
A person, place or thing
d)
a word that joins two short sentences together
117.
What is a verb ?
a)
a person, place or thing
b)
a doing or action word
c)
a describing word
d)
a word that joins two short sentences together
118.
What is an adjective ?
a)
A word that describes nouns or pronouns
b)
a word that joins two short sentences together
c)
a doing or action word
d)
A person place or thing
119.
A person in a story.
a)
Author
b)
People
c)
Character
d)
Scene
120.
The main character in a story.
a)
Antagonist
b)
Mood
c)
Protagonist
d)
Tone
121.
The point of the story that ties up all loose ends; may be left up to the reader.
a)
Resolution
b)
Plot
c)
Falling Action
d)
Conflict
122.
The feeling that is created in the story.
a)
Purpose
b)
Fact
c)
Falling Action
d)
Mood
123.
The time and place a story occurs.
a)
Stage Directions
b)
Props
c)
Setting
d)
Action
124.
The reason an author writes; may be persuasive, informative, or entertaining.
a)
Purpose
b)
Point of View
c)
Opinions
d)
Tone
125.
A scene in a story that relates past event.
a)
Drama
b)
Scene
c)
Foreshadow
d)
Flashback
126.
Events that help predict what will happen later in a story.
a)
Dialect
b)
Summary
c)
Foreshadowing
d)
Conflict
127.
"I have alot of homework," stated Nacho.
a)
no change needed
b)
change alot to a lot
c)
delete the comma after homework
d)
change the period to an exclamation mark
128.
Is grandma coming with us to Las Vegas?
a)
change coming to comeing
b)
make no change
c)
change grandma to Grandma
d)
change Las Vegas to las vegas
129.
Unfortuneately, Jo Dee will not be able to eat pizza with us next Thursday, March 30.
a)
change unfortuneately to unfortunately
b)
delete the comma after Thursday
c)
make no change
d)
add a comma after March
130.
I know thats your purse, Wendy!
a)
change thats to that's
b)
make no change
c)
delete the comma after purse
d)
change know to now
131.
Mother _____ to the grocer twice a day.
a)
is going
b)
will go
c)
goes
d)
went
132.
This man ____ here a few years ago.
a)
will work
b)
is working
c)
works
d)
worked
133.
I _____ that boy is wonderful
a)
think
b)
thinks
c)
am thinking
d)
thought
134.
Sarai can't believe whose coming to dinner tonight.
a)
change whose to who's
b)
change dinner to diner
c)
change tonight to tonite
d)
make no change
135.
Didn't Danny remind Josue and I about our upcoming STAAR test next week?
a)
make no change
b)
change upcoming to up-coming
c)
change Josue and I to Josue and me
d)
change Didn't to Doesn't
136.
Pepi couldn't believe Elijah told dad about the accident!
a)
make no change
b)
delete the apostrophe in couldn't
c)
change dad to Dad
d)
change accident to acident
137.
I saw Karenns cell phone at your grandma's house.
a)
change grandma to Grandma
b)
make no change
c)
change Karenns to Karenn's
d)
change your to you're
138.
What change should be made in the following sentence?
The man walked across the dessert for two days before rescue arrived.
The man walked across the dessert for two days before rescue arrived.
a)
Change walked to walks
b)
Change dessert to desert
c)
Insert a comma after days
d)
Make no change
139.
What is wrong with this sentence?
Mary and Alice went to the store, and she bought some shampoo.
Mary and Alice went to the store, and she bought some shampoo.
a)
It is unclear which girl the pronoun 'she' is referring to.
b)
Comma Splice
c)
The comma is not necessary
d)
Correct as written
140.
Which word BEST connects the ideas in this sentence?
Jake broke his leg;_____________ ,he couldn't play basketball.
Jake broke his leg;_____________ ,he couldn't play basketball.
a)
however
b)
in addition
c)
as a result
d)
None of these
141.
Running like a madman Artemio wasn't eaten by the cowardly lion!
a)
change cowardly to coward
b)
make no change
c)
add a comma after madman
d)
add a comma after Artemio
142.
"All the dog's bones were dug up by the bulldozer!" exclaimed Karlee.
a)
change the period to an exclamation point
b)
make no change
c)
change dog's to dogs'
d)
change dug to digged
143.
"Lets eat, Grandpa!" exclaimed Saul excitedly.
a)
make no change
b)
delete the comma after eat
c)
change Lets to Let's
d)
change excitedly to excited
144.
"No, I won't eat no lima beans," stated Ray, "but I will eat cake."
a)
capitalize the word but
b)
delete the quotations before but
c)
delete the comma after No
d)
change no to any
145.
Mary ____ very hard in school.
a)
work
b)
works
c)
workes
d)
workz
146.
Every girl and boy ___ in the classroom.
a)
are
b)
is
c)
were
d)
be
147.
A girl and a boy ___ in the classroom.
a)
is
b)
are
c)
was
d)
be
148.
The United States ___ a population of around 300 million.
a)
have
b)
had
c)
has
d)
is
149.
The French ___ proud, independent people.
a)
are
b)
be
c)
is
d)
was
150.
My alarm clock ___ at 7 every morning.
a)
ring
b)
rang
c)
rings
d)
rung
151.
All of the windows in our house ___ broken in the earthquake last week.
a)
is
b)
are
c)
were
d)
was
152.
One of the most common names for dogs in the United States ___ "Rover".
a)
are
b)
is
c)
were
d)
be
153.
There are some open ___ in the theater.
a)
seat
b)
seates
c)
seatz
d)
seats
154.
The subjects you will be studying in this course ___ listed in the syllabus.
a)
is
b)
be
c)
are
d)
was
155.
Getting to know students from all over the world ___ one of the best parts of my job.
a)
be
b)
were
c)
are
d)
is
156.
Everybody ________ asked to be quiet.
a)
was
b)
were
157.
In a marathon, few of the starters _______ the race.
a)
finish
b)
finishes
158.
Sixty days ______ not enough time to complete the project.
a)
is
b)
are
159.
All of the workers _____receiving their bonus.
a)
is
b)
are
160.
On our street _____ many tall trees.
a)
is
b)
are
161.
It __________ make any difference.
a)
don't
b)
doesn't
162.
The value of cars and motorcycles _______ increased.
a)
has
b)
have
163.
The principal and her husband _______ honored guests.
a)
is
b)
are
164.
The pitcher or the base runners _______ caught napping.
a)
was
b)
were
165.
One of my friends _________ in ghosts.
a)
believe
b)
believes
166.
Have you ever heard the expression, "No news ____ good news?"
a)
is
b)
are
167.
There _____ several dents in the car.
a)
was
b)
were
168.
Is the following sentence correct?
Louise don't want to drive that long distance.
Louise don't want to drive that long distance.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
169.
Is the following sentence correct?
The students nor their instructor are happy with the long cafeteria line for squid eyeball stew.
The students nor their instructor are happy with the long cafeteria line for squid eyeball stew.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
170.
Is the following sentence correct?
The box of apples is on the porch.
The box of apples is on the porch.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
171.
Is the following sentence correct?
Some of the job applicants is expected to pass the difficult screening test.
Some of the job applicants is expected to pass the difficult screening test.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
172.
Is the following sentence correct?
The army are conducting maneuvers in March.
The army are conducting maneuvers in March.
a)
Corrrect
b)
Incorrect
173.
The flowers in that garden _____ water.
a)
need
b)
needs
174.
She and her cousin _____ tennis every weekend except in the winter.
a)
play
b)
plays
175.
There ____ several teachers at the game.
a)
was
b)
were
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