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WorksheetsSTAAR WARS
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 36mins
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1.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."
We can infer that…
We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
2.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
3.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
a)
Gas station
b)
Candy store
c)
Grocery store
d)
Shoe store
4.
Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies. But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:
It is likely that:
a)
Mosquitoes bit Rachel
b)
Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
c)
Rachel fell in poison ivy
5.
Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
Where is Mike?
Where is Mike?
a)
at camp
b)
at a slumber party
c)
on a picnic
d)
in California
6.
Mr. Martin looked at his watch. Then, he took a bus list out of his bag and looked at it for a moment. A few minutes later, he looked at his watch again and sighed.
Why does Mr. Martin keep looking at his watch?
Why does Mr. Martin keep looking at his watch?
a)
the bus is late
b)
his watch is broken
c)
his watch is cool
d)
his car is out of gas
7.
Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week. Tiffany had not studied very hard or long for the test, and she was worried about her grade. Her teacher handed Tiffany her test. Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk.
It is likely that:
It is likely that:
a)
Tiffany earned a bad grade on the test
b)
Tiffany received a good grade on the test
c)
Tiffany is tired
d)
Tiffany is angry at her teacher
8.
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Why is Max upset?
Why is Max upset?
a)
It is raining and he cannot go outside
b)
He is hungry
c)
He is scared of thunderstorms
d)
He is bored
9.
This genre has characters, settings, and events that could happen in real life.
a)
Fantasy
b)
Tall Tale
c)
Fiction
d)
Realistic Fiction
10.
Recycling is the process of turning trash and other materials to new, usable products. Many things can be recycled, including paper, plastic, metal, and glass. There are many different ways to recycle. Drop off centers, buy back centers, and curbside collections are all options to dispose of the waste.
The author's main purpose for writing the above paragraph is to-
The author's main purpose for writing the above paragraph is to-
a)
entertain you with a story about recycling
b)
persuade you to recycle
c)
help you to solve a problem
d)
give information about recycling
11.
If only I had practiced more,
maybe we would have won the game.
If only I had realized had important it was,
we would be holding that trophy now.
If only I had given it my all,
I wouldn't have let you down.
What is emphasized by the repetition of the words "if only" in the poem?
maybe we would have won the game.
If only I had realized had important it was,
we would be holding that trophy now.
If only I had given it my all,
I wouldn't have let you down.
What is emphasized by the repetition of the words "if only" in the poem?
a)
the regret the speaker has about not doing his best
b)
how proud the coach is of the team, even though they lost
c)
the speaker's reason for not practicing more
d)
how much he wishes he had a trophy
12.
The Game
The team was at the scrimmage line
A blitz was in the works
The ball flew through the air like rocket
Face masks, fumbles, forward passes
You may have a favorite time of year
But this is mine!
Which of the following statements is true about the poem above?
The team was at the scrimmage line
A blitz was in the works
The ball flew through the air like rocket
Face masks, fumbles, forward passes
You may have a favorite time of year
But this is mine!
Which of the following statements is true about the poem above?
a)
This poem is free verse
b)
This poem is Haiku
c)
This poem is both free verse and lyrical
d)
This poem is lyrical
13.
Read the following paragraph and determine which sequence of events is the BEST answer.
On a typical school morning, I roll out of bed at 7:00 a.m. Usually, Mom has breakfast waiting on me. I quickly eat, rush up to my room, and brush my hair and my teeth. Next, I throw on a pair of pants, a shirt, socks, and shoes. I grab my backpack and quickly head to the bus stop.
On a typical school morning, I roll out of bed at 7:00 a.m. Usually, Mom has breakfast waiting on me. I quickly eat, rush up to my room, and brush my hair and my teeth. Next, I throw on a pair of pants, a shirt, socks, and shoes. I grab my backpack and quickly head to the bus stop.
a)
Eat breakfast, get up, get ready, head to the bus
b)
Get up, eat breakfast, get ready, head to the bus
c)
Head to the bus, rush teeth, eat breakfast, get up
d)
Get up, take a shower, eat breakfast, head to the bus
14.
"Did you get the poster for my project?" Daniel asked. "Yes," Mom replied. "What about the printer ink? I need to print the picture to glue on my poster," said Daniel. Mom impatiently reminded him, "I know your project is due on Monday, but it is only Thursday. You have plenty of time this weekend to do it." "But what if the store is out of supplies?" he anxiously replied.
The conversation between Daniel and his mother shows that Daniel is-
The conversation between Daniel and his mother shows that Daniel is-
a)
excited about his project
b)
patiently waiting for Mom to get the supplies
c)
constantly interrupted when he asks a question
d)
concerned about finishing his project on time
15.
Owen brought a huge tray of chocolate chip cookies to share with the class on his birthday. I hoped I would get more than one cookie. They looked so delicious. As he started passing them out, it was still undetermined whether each of us would get one of more cookies. We wouldn't know until each person received one, and then he would pass out the leftovers.
What does the word undetermined mean in the sentence?
a)
not known
b)
before passing
c)
known in the past
d)
distribute again
16.
Mia's heart raced frantically as she rushed down the road. She was on her way home from school, when a huge Rottweiler began growling and chasing her. Just as the dog lunged to bit her, Alejandro, her older brother, scared the dog away. "How did you know I was in trouble?" she asked, panting for air. "It's a brother's job to protect his sister," Alejandro answered and smiled. She was so thankful that he had gotten there just in time!
What elements make this story realistic fiction?
What elements make this story realistic fiction?
a)
the author includes an illustration in the story
b)
the characters in the story are famous
c)
the events that take place in the story could really happen
d)
the author asks a question at some point in the story.
17.
As I walked into the classroom, my knees were shaking, and my palms were sweating. I'll never forget how nervous I was. I saw many children milling around the room. They were putting things in the desk that had been assigned to them. I had a mean teacher last year, and I wasn't sure this year was going to be any different. Suddenly, a sweet lady with a beautiful smile introduced herself as Mrs. Bennett, my new teacher. I was so relieved. Maybe this year would be different.
The reader can tell that this story-
The reader can tell that this story-
a)
is told in narrator style
b)
is told in 1st person from the character's point of view
c)
is told in 3rd person from the narrator's point of view
d)
has one stanza and no regular rhyming pattern
18.
The beautiful lake was a mirror in the moonlight.
From the imagery used in the sentence above, the reader can tell that-
From the imagery used in the sentence above, the reader can tell that-
a)
things nearby were reflecting off of the lake
b)
you could fix your hair in the moonlight
c)
fish could be caught easily
d)
there was a mirror underneath the water
19.
What does the word reorganizing mean in the underlinedsentence?
During the summer, my mother likes to clear around the house. "Ugh! It's that time again," I always think to myself. I always hate it when she is reorganizing my stuff.
a)
giving things away
b)
rearranging something in advance
c)
planning something that should be organized
d)
changing the organization of something
20.
What does the word point mean in the paragraph below?
Ms. Lamar gave a narrative writing assignment during class today. She reminded us to start with a strong introduction, stick to the point of the story, and end with a catchy conclusion.
Ms. Lamar gave a narrative writing assignment during class today. She reminded us to start with a strong introduction, stick to the point of the story, and end with a catchy conclusion.
a)
main idea
b)
direction attention to a direction with her finger
c)
sharp end
d)
punctuation mark
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