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WorksheetsSTAAR Reading Review
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Theme is the author's
a)
story
b)
message
c)
characters
d)
setting
2.
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Soccer is important at the Olympics.
b)
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
c)
Soccer is also called football.
d)
Soccer is played by men and women.
3.
Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge.
a)
clues
b)
characters
c)
setting
d)
theme
4.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
5.
Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads.
6.
What is the main idea of a story?
a)
What the story is mostly about.
b)
The lesson the author wants you to learn.
c)
The characters in the story.
7.
Blood is a miracle liquid. It flows to every part of the body. Some blood cells carry food and oxygen to body organs. Other blood cells kill germs and help stop cuts from bleeding. People can die if they lose a lot of blood or if their blood cells get sick. Doctors sometimes give people fresh blood to save their lives. This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how many blood cells are made by the body
b)
how important blood is
c)
why people can die from loss of blood
d)
why sick people are sometimes given blood
8.
The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays. However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans. How are these holidays different?
a)
Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.
b)
Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.
c)
Both holidays are in the summer.
9.
The key word same…
a)
Contrast
b)
Compare
10.
The key word except is…
a)
Compare
b)
Contrast
11.
The key word different is…
a)
Contrast
b)
Compare
12.
what type of story structure looks at similarities and differences of a text?
a)
compare and contrast
b)
sequence
13.
Are you a musician? Would you like to connect with other music makers? You’ve got choices when it comes to musical programs at Morton University. If you join the marching band, you’ll play in front of thousands at our football games. If you join the jazz band, you’ll play at our dances and elite alumni events. Each of these programs can help you become a better musician. The jazz band is a little smaller than the marching band but there is more room for improvisation. Of course if you join the marching band, you’ll get to wear a cool cape. The choice is yours. What type of text structure is this story?
a)
Compare/Contrast
b)
Sequence/Order of Importance
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Problem/Solution
14.
There are some similarities between the T.Rex and the Gigantosaurus. Both were meat-eaters. Both were saurischians, or "lizard-hipped" dinosaurs , as contrasted with "bird-lipped" dinosaurs. Each dinosaur was the dominant predator of its time and place. What is something they have in common?
a)
directions and age
b)
one is dead and one is alive
c)
both are dinosaurs
d)
problem and solution
15.
Timelines are used in Non-Fiction to give you information in what format?
a)
Alphabetically
b)
From most important events to least important
c)
Just to add a new deminsion to the text
d)
They are set up in date order, showing important events in the order that they occurred in the passage.
16.
to point out or show
a)
detect
b)
indicate
c)
visualize
d)
dispute
17.
conversation between two people in the text
a)
enhance
b)
permament
c)
visualize
d)
dialogue
18.
to give special importance to
a)
visualize
b)
emphasize
c)
reveal
d)
detect
19.
to imagine or form a mental picture of
a)
stanza
b)
foreshadowing
c)
detect
d)
visualize
20.
If a question asks about a photograph then the answer will be directly taken from either what or what???
a)
The paragraph leading up or next to the photograph.
b)
You will have to use text evidence and background knowledge to figure it out.
c)
What you see in the picture and the caption below the picture.
d)
What you know about the picture from reading the passage.
21.
Subheadings or headings are included in Non-Fiction to let the reader know what?
a)
What they are going to read about in each section.
b)
The main idea of the entire selection.
c)
Interesting facts covered in the article.
d)
The theme of the article.
22.
An Onomatopoeia is
a)
A word related to dramatical performances.
b)
A fun word to use with friends
c)
Sound words used in poetry or text "Boom!"
d)
A literary device used to get your attention
23.
If the author is teaching you something, it's NON-FICTION or Science related then the main purpose is probably
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Express
d)
Entertain
24.
Stage directions are written in italics, brackets, or parenthesis to..
a)
Give the reader an idea of what the theme, lesson or moral is to the play.
b)
Lines that actors read on stage.
c)
Tell the actors where to go on stage and what kind of expression, body language, or actions to do. They also help a person reading understand what the actors would be doing on stage.
d)
Part of the script where the narrator is reading.
25.
to tell something that was secret; uncover
a)
detect
b)
chide
c)
indicate
d)
reveal
26.
position or perspective from which a story is told
a)
conclusion
b)
genre
c)
message
d)
point of view
27.
A poem that does NOT follow a regular rhyme scheme or rhythm
a)
free verse
b)
rhyming
c)
haiku
d)
formal
28.
The author's or speaker's attitude toward the subject of the poem
a)
tone
b)
mood
c)
simile
d)
theme
29.
A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' is:
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
metaphor
30.
When human qualities are given to nonliving objects is:
a)
alliteration
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
hyperbole
d)
personficiation
31.
What's the meaning of this hyperbole?
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
a)
Shawn and Angela like to climb mountains together.
b)
Shawn paints pictures of mountain scenes.
c)
Shawn would do anything for Angela.
d)
Angela is really pretty.
32.
When two unlike things are being compared using like or as, it is called a
a)
simile
b)
hyperbole
c)
idiom
d)
metaphor
33.
An obvious and impossible exaggeration is:
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
idiom
d)
personification
34.
main problem; struggle
a)
accelerate
b)
stern
c)
eager
d)
conflict
35.
Which strategy should you use while reading a passage?
a)
Write the main idea for each paragraph
b)
Underline every sentence
c)
Circle each paragraph
d)
label the title
36.
What is a conflict in a story?
a)
a struggle between two opposing forces usually the protagonist and the antagonist
b)
A series of events that complicates matters for your characters, and results in increased drama or suspense
c)
story is in chronological order and does not skew from that order.
d)
The beginning that introduces the characters and setting.
37.
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Personification
d)
Hyperbole
38.
On a plot diagram, what is the turning point called?
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
39.
Name one way to learn about a character’s personality?
a)
Through dialogue of a character in another text.
b)
Reading backwards.
c)
The character's actions.
d)
none of the above
40.
What does Inference mean?
a)
finding details in a story
b)
Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea
c)
Giving a reason for your answer
d)
Using what I know
41.
Rubin dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPod to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble. What inference can you make about Rubin?
a)
He is looking for his homework
b)
He is looking for his iPod
c)
He often gets in trouble
d)
He is looking for his lunch
42.
I cant wait to go outside I will have so much fun the later I will go to the park
a)
second person
b)
third person
c)
third person
d)
first person
43.
What inference can you make in the passage?
jack kicked the soccer ball then it hit post and the goalie went to pick up the ball
jack kicked the soccer ball then it hit post and the goalie went to pick up the ball
a)
they are playing tag
b)
racing
c)
they are playing soccer
d)
on the piano
44.
Context Clues
What are context clues?
What are context clues?
a)
Things around you that help you solve a crime.
b)
A type of reading that gives you clues about the main idea.
c)
Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult word or term.
d)
The definition of vocabulary words in the margin of the page.
45.
What should you do after reading the first story in a paired passage?
a)
Underline the title
b)
Make an inference with the title
c)
answer the questions for the first story only
d)
answer all of the questions
46.
A group of lines in a poem is called...
a)
line break
b)
free verse
c)
stanza
d)
rhyme scheme
47.
The main idea of a paragraph is sometimes found in the first two sentences of a paragraph. True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
48.
In a summary, you MUST include which of the following?
a)
only important details
b)
interesting details
c)
text clues
d)
supporting details
49.
When a question begins with "what can you conclude..." Its really asking you to:
a)
Summarize
b)
infer
c)
identify theme
d)
find main idea
50.
Fiction stories are written to inform and explain something to the reader. True or false
a)
true
b)
false
51.
In order to make an inference, I must use my background knowledge and what else?
a)
Text clues
b)
theme
c)
main idea
d)
stanzas
52.
Understanding if the author is trying to persuade, inform, or entertain you is called....
a)
author's purpose
b)
authors point of view
c)
theme
d)
main idea
53.
A brief statement that recalls the most important details in a story is called...
a)
Theme
b)
heading
c)
inference
d)
summary
54.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Respect your elders.
d)
Slow and steady wins the race.
55.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Slow and steady wins the race.
b)
Don't be lazy.
c)
We are stronger together than we are apart.
d)
If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.
56.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal.
b)
Don't judge others. You don't know what they are capable of.
c)
Being beautiful is the most important thing.
d)
Swans are prettier than ducks.
57.
What is the "mood" of a story?
a)
Emotions audience feels from a given passage.
b)
The time and place of the story.
c)
The summary of events of the story.
d)
The lesson the reader learns from the story.
58.
Today was Wendell's birthday. He barely slept last night. He jumped out of bed and ran downstairs to the smell of pancakes cooking.
What would Wendell's mood be on his birthday?
What would Wendell's mood be on his birthday?
a)
Crazy
b)
Fearful
c)
Distant
d)
Excited
59.
In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
60.
In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
61.
Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
62.
While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
63.
The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
64.
Before editing your writing, the first step should be to revise. Begin by reading each paragraph separately, and then find the topic sentence for each one. Next, make sure all the sentences relate to that topic sentence. Finally, look at how the paragraphs work together. Make sure there are transitional words between each paragraph so your writing flows together smoothly.
a)
order & sequence
b)
descriptive
c)
compare & contrast
d)
problem & solution
65.
This has been the worse summer in years for acorn production in northeastern forests. While some may think this is not a big deal, in fact it is. If there are fewer acorns, it may result in a decrease in populations of squirrels and field mice. Since these animals are often hosts to insects, including ticks, the ticks will be on the move and more likely to bite humans. As a result, scientists expect to see an increase in the number of cases of Lyme Disease, an infection carried by ticks.
a)
problem & solution
b)
compare & contrast
c)
cause & effect
d)
descriptive
66.
Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
67.
Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
68.
Characters are introduced here.
a)
Exposition
b)
Inciting Incident
c)
Rising Action
d)
Resolution
69.
The loose ends of the plot are tied up. The problem is solved here.
a)
Rising Action
b)
Falling Action
c)
Resolution
d)
Inciting Incident
70.
What is #1 called?
a)
Introduction
b)
Conflict
c)
Rising Action
d)
Exposition
71.
What is #2 called on the plot diagram?
a)
Rising Action
b)
Exposition
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
72.
What is #3 called on the plot diagram?
a)
Exposition
b)
Inciting Incident
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
73.
What is #4 called on the plot diagram?
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Falling Action
d)
Resolution
74.
What is #5 called on the plot diagram?
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Resolution
d)
Falling Action
75.
STAAR QUESTION: How does the setting advance the plot?
What is this question asking you to do?
What is this question asking you to do?
a)
To choose the answer choice that explains how the conflict is causing the plot of the story to move forward.
b)
To choose the answer that shows how the character's actions are causing the plot of the story to move forward.
c)
To choose the answer choice that shows how the mood is causing the plot of the story to move forward.
d)
To choose the answer choice that explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.
76.
STAAR Question: How does the setting influence the plot of a story?
How is influence being used in this sentence?
How is influence being used in this sentence?
a)
beginning
b)
effect
c)
determine
d)
apply
77.
STAAR Question: What is the significance of the crowd returning at lunchtime to watch Maniac?
How is the word "significance" being used in this sentence?
How is the word "significance" being used in this sentence?
a)
problem
b)
synonym
c)
order
d)
importance
78.
STAAR Question: What is the most likely reason the poet used capitalization in line 6?
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
a)
correct use of writing conventions
b)
graphical elements
c)
theme
d)
Conflict
79.
STAAR Question: Paragraph 7 mainly focuses on -
What skill are you being asked to use for this question?
What skill are you being asked to use for this question?
a)
summary
b)
main idea
c)
context clues
d)
conflict
80.
STAAR Question: The author organizes this selection by -
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
a)
main idea
b)
conflict
c)
supporting details
d)
text structure
81.
STAAR Question: Which sentence from the selection states an opinion?
Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?
Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?
a)
Reread the entire selection and separate all the facts from opinion.
b)
Read the answer choices and look for opinion words (such as: definitely, obviously, clearly, unfair).
c)
Write a summary of the selection.
82.
STAAR Question: What does the break between stanzas 2 and 3 help the poet convey?
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
a)
figurative language
b)
theme
c)
graphical elements
d)
tonw
83.
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
a)
Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
b)
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
c)
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
d)
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
84.
Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?
What is the problem?
a)
The TV is broken.
b)
The bathtub is overflowing.
c)
There is no soap in the bathroom.
d)
The stove was left turned on.
85.
When's the best time to stop and reread a piece of text?
a)
When you come across something you don't understand
b)
When you are halfway through the text
c)
After you've already read it several times
d)
When you are finished with the entire text
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