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WorksheetsSTAAR READING 8 REVIEW
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins
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1.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, conflict
b)
characters, falling action
c)
climax, conflict
d)
conflict, resolution
2.
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
a)
resolution
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
3.
In this element of plot the author introduces the characters and setting...
a)
Resolution
b)
Climax
c)
Exposition
d)
Rising Action
4.
The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Which part of the plot is
the most intense?
the most intense?
a)
falling action
b)
exposition
c)
exposition
d)
climax
6.
What is the definition of plot?
a)
The lesson in the story
b)
The sequence of events in the story
c)
The turning point of the story
d)
The conflict in the story
7.
Which part of the plot
creates tension and suspense?
creates tension and suspense?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
8.
Theme is the ___________ of a story.
a)
plot
b)
message
c)
topic
d)
argument
9.
A theme should be a statement, not just one word.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
10.
"True love can conquer anything" is an example of a story's what?
a)
Main Idea
b)
Motto
c)
Summary
d)
Theme
11.
A theme for Frozen can be...
a)
Sisters
b)
Because a girl has powers she runs away.
c)
Elsa learns to embrace her powers.
d)
Learn to embrace your powers.
12.
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.
13.
A struggle between opposing forces. The problem of the story.
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Rising Action
d)
Conflict
14.
Which of the following show the elements of plot in order?
a)
climax, rising action, exposition, falling action, resolution
b)
exposition, climax, rising action, falling action, resolution
c)
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
d)
resolution, rising action, climax, falling action, exposition
15.
What is the difference between the falling action and resolution?
a)
The falling action is where the conflict starts to improve, and in the resolution the conflict is getting worse.
b)
The falling action is when the character solves the conflict, and the resolution is when the character is attempting to solve the problem.
c)
The falling action is where the characters are introduced, and the resolution is where the characters change in some way.
d)
The falling action is when the conflict is getting better, and the resolution is when the conflict is completely solved.
16.
In the story of Cinderella, which is the climax?
a)
Cinderella's father dies.
b)
Cinderella's step-mother makes her clean like a maid.
c)
Cinderella runs out of the ball at midnight.
d)
The prince dances with Cinderella.
17.
Which of these is an
internal conflict?
internal conflict?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. society
d)
character vs. nature
18.
What type of conflict is best shown here...
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
19.
The point of view where the narrator is telling his or her own story. Uses words such as I, me, we, our, etc.
a)
3rd Person
b)
2nd Person
c)
1st Person
d)
4th person
20.
1) What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?
a)
a. homonym
b)
b. synonym
c)
c. antonym
d)
d. an explanation
21.
2) When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?
a)
a. look for clues in the text
b)
b. skip it and keep reading
c)
c. look it up in a dictionary
d)
d. ask the teacher what it means
22.
3) Based on the context clues what does ecstatic means?
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
a)
a. nervous
b)
b. watchful
c)
c. discouraged
d)
d. excited
23.
8) What does truncated mean?
I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.
a)
a. cut short
b)
b. finished
c)
c. overly long
d)
d. boring
24.
Every time I ask my mom to do something, she tells me that she will be there to help me in "five minutes." I have learned over the years that her five minutes is not a literal five minutes, but that she'll be there as as soon as she can.
What does the word literal mean?
What does the word literal mean?
a)
the actual meaning
b)
using figurative language
c)
an exaggeration
25.
I heard my mom and dad in the kitchen yesterday morning. It was Saturday, so I decided to try to sleep in. Unfortunately, the distinct smell of pancakes came drifting up to my room and made me hungry. I got out of bed and headed downstairs for breakfast.
What does the word distinct mean?
What does the word distinct mean?
a)
the same as everything else
b)
ordinary
c)
easily recognized
26.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
27.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
28.
Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.
a)
jealous
b)
confident
c)
comfortable
29.
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
a)
skilled
b)
beginner
c)
professional
30.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned
c)
slept
d)
sunbathed
31.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
a)
remove
b)
call
c)
explain
d)
stop
32.
Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard. A person who is haphazard is-
a)
lost
b)
lovable
c)
worried
d)
disorganized
33.
Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too. What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?
a)
can you help me
b)
her father walked in
c)
sounding annoyed, too
d)
relaxing with a magazine
34.
Soldiers patiently waited in line to receive their government issued uniforms.
Which definition below is most closely aligned with how the word ISSUED is used in the sentence above?
Which definition below is most closely aligned with how the word ISSUED is used in the sentence above?
a)
to flow or to go out
b)
the act of going or flowing out
c)
an important topic or problem for debate or discussion
d)
supply or distribute
35.
Timmy tried to secure the lock to the door by using two screws that he found lying nearby.
Which definition best defines how the word SECURE is used in the sentence above?
Which definition best defines how the word SECURE is used in the sentence above?
a)
free from danger
b)
assured in opinion or expectation : having no doubt
c)
affording safety
d)
to fasten; to connect
36.
Read and then read the dictionary entry: Frank’s cousin has a bird that talks; And Ricky raises rats.
raise verb 1. to lift 2. to improve 3. to act as aparent 4. to cause
Which meaning of the word raise is used?
raise verb 1. to lift 2. to improve 3. to act as aparent 4. to cause
Which meaning of the word raise is used?
a)
to lift
b)
to improve
c)
to act as a parent
d)
to cause
37.
Use the dictionary entry to answer the question.
pound v 1. to hit with a hammer or heavy stick 2. to crush into a powder 3. to walk with loud steps 4. to beat in a heavy way
Read: And my heart began to pound.
Which meaning fits the word pound the way it is used in this line?
pound v 1. to hit with a hammer or heavy stick 2. to crush into a powder 3. to walk with loud steps 4. to beat in a heavy way
Read: And my heart began to pound.
Which meaning fits the word pound the way it is used in this line?
a)
Meaning 1
b)
Meaning 2
c)
Meaning 3
d)
Meaning 4
38.
Read the sentence from the story, then read the dictionary definition below: Leaves from the tall tree began to drift to the ground.
drift - v. 1. to be carried along , as if by the wind. 2. to move without a purpose n. 3. apile of snow 4. a general meaning
Which definition of drift is used in this sentence?
drift - v. 1. to be carried along , as if by the wind. 2. to move without a purpose n. 3. apile of snow 4. a general meaning
Which definition of drift is used in this sentence?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
39.
The Latin word sidere means 'to sink'--this would help a reader to know that the word subside used in the sentence below means to--
The water will subside and the flooding stop if the rain lets up soon.
The water will subside and the flooding stop if the rain lets up soon.
a)
improve
b)
lessen
c)
react
d)
return
40.
a)
She worked very meticulous on her art project.
b)
Did you meticulous with your homework last night?
c)
You should be very meticulous when solving math problems.
d)
The story was about a young meticulous.
41.
The Latin word ob, meaning “in the way,” helps the reader understand that the word obstructs in the sentence below means —
The construction truck parked on the freeway often obstructs traffic during rush hour.
The construction truck parked on the freeway often obstructs traffic during rush hour.
a)
hinders
b)
reverses
c)
defeats
d)
lengthens
42.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
43.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
44.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
45.
Comparing two or more things using the words "like" or "as".
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Rhythm
d)
Rhyme
46.
The pace of the poem created by stressed and unstressed syllables.
a)
Imagery
b)
Onomatopoeia
c)
Rhythm
d)
Simile
47.
Words that have the same ending sound.
a)
Repetition
b)
Alliteration
c)
Line Break
d)
Rhyme
48.
Giving human traits to something that is not human.
a)
Personification
b)
Repetition
c)
Alliteration
d)
Imagery
49.
Comparison of one thing to another without using "like" or "as".
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Imagery
d)
Alliteration
50.
Repeating the same word or phrase to make the idea clearer or show importance.
a)
Rhythm
b)
Imagery
c)
Repetition
d)
Rhyme
51.
"All the world's a stage"
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
a)
Repetition
b)
Rhyme
c)
Alliteration
d)
Metaphor
52.
"And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
Emily Dickinson
And miles to go before I sleep."
Emily Dickinson
a)
Repetition
b)
Rhyme
c)
Metaphor
d)
Imagery
53.
"Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?
Or does it fester like a sore?"
Langston Hughes
Or does it fester like a sore?"
Langston Hughes
a)
Metaphor
b)
Imagery
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Simile
54.
"A host of golden daffodils
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze"
William Wordsworth
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze"
William Wordsworth
a)
Metaphor
b)
Repetition
c)
Imagery
d)
Alliteration
55.
"Earth felt the wound
And Nature from her seat
Singing through all her works
Gave signs of woe"
Milton
And Nature from her seat
Singing through all her works
Gave signs of woe"
Milton
a)
Personification
b)
Imagery
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Metaphor
56.
You have brains in your head
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose."
Dr. Seuss
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose."
Dr. Seuss
a)
Metaphor
b)
Rhyme
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Personification
57.
"It's sort of whack, whir, wheeze, whine
Sputter, splat, squirt, scrape"
Todd Rundgren
Sputter, splat, squirt, scrape"
Todd Rundgren
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Personification
58.
"The fair breeze blew,
The white foam flew
The furrow followed free"
Taylor Coleridge
The white foam flew
The furrow followed free"
Taylor Coleridge
a)
Rhythm
b)
Alliteration
c)
Metaphor
d)
Personification
59.
A group of lines arranged together in a poem is a/an ________.
a)
internal rhyme
b)
line
c)
image
d)
stanza
60.
______ is language that appeals to senses and helps the reader see, hear, feel, smell, or taste the scenes described.
a)
imagery
b)
symbol
c)
line
d)
meter
61.
Choose the metaphor:
a)
The ring shone like the sun.
b)
The door creaked.
c)
The car was like a rocket.
d)
The pencil box was a prison cell.
62.
The poet’s feelings (attitude) toward the subject of the poem
a)
Tone
b)
Mood
63.
Read the poem and answer the quesetion:
What is the poem mainly about?
a)
a time when the author broke a bone
b)
how mean and cruel words cause much more pain than a physical injury because they cannot be forgotten.
64.
What structure is poetry written in?
a)
Sentences & paragraphs
b)
Sentences & stanzas
c)
Lines & paragraphs
d)
Lines & stanzas
65.
The SUMMARY has the main idea of the text with supporting details.
a)
True
b)
False
66.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
a)
Who is the main character?
b)
What point is the author trying to make?
c)
What is one small detail?
d)
What is the falling action?
67.
This text structure helps readers create pictures in their mind about a topic
a)
Compare and Contrast
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Description
d)
Problem / Solution
68.
This text shows how one event or action creates a result or a following situation... something else to happen
a)
Sequence
b)
Chronological
c)
Problem/Solution
d)
Cause and Effect
69.
This text shows order of steps or process
a)
Sequence
b)
Description
c)
Chronological
d)
Compare and Contrast
70.
The Venn Diagram is helpful to use with this text feature...
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Compare and Contrast
Compare and Contrast
Compare and Contrast
c)
Description
d)
Chronological
71.
Dr. Miller doesn’t want the tigers to vanish. These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Miller thinks that we should write to our congress people. If we let them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers. We owe it to our grandchildren to do something. What is an example of what text feature?
a)
Compare and Contrast
b)
Chronological
c)
Problem/Solution
d)
Description
72.
Carl Terrell Mitchell, better known by his stage name Twista, was born in 1972. Nineteen years later Mitchell’s first album, “Runnin' Off at da Mouth,” debuted. In 1997, after appearing on a hit song, Twista was signed to Atlantic Records. Under that label he released “Adrenaline Rush” and formed the group Speedknot Mobstaz in 1998. His 2004 album Kamikaze went to number-one on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart.
This is an example of what text feature?
This is an example of what text feature?
a)
Chronological
b)
Sequence
c)
Description
d)
Cause and Effect
73.
The twist is a dance inspired by rock and roll music. To do the Twist, first stand with your feet approximately shoulder width apart. The torso may be squared to the knees and hips, or turned at an angle so one foot is farther forward than the other. Then, hold your arms out from your body, bent at your elbow. Next, rotate your hips, torso, and legs as a single unit with your arms staying more or less stationary. Every so often lift one leg off of the floor for styling. Now you're doing the twist!
This is an example of what text feature?
This is an example of what text feature?
a)
Description
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Compare and Contrast
d)
Sequence
74.
Hints of what will happen later in the story
a)
flashback
b)
theme
c)
mood
d)
foreshadowing
75.
Which text structure is below:
Acoustic and Electric Guitars
As broad as their sounds are, there are several very distinct similarities and differences between electric and acoustic guitars. For instance, both utilize the use of a body for the neck to attach to and a neck with frets for finger placement. An acoustic guitar needs no amplifier to make its sound loud enough to be heard. However, an electric guitar is very hard to hear without an amplifier. An electric guitar requires the use of an amplifier to transport the sound though pickups that are secured in the body. . The genre of the music frequently dictates which type of guitar should be used.
Acoustic and Electric Guitars
As broad as their sounds are, there are several very distinct similarities and differences between electric and acoustic guitars. For instance, both utilize the use of a body for the neck to attach to and a neck with frets for finger placement. An acoustic guitar needs no amplifier to make its sound loud enough to be heard. However, an electric guitar is very hard to hear without an amplifier. An electric guitar requires the use of an amplifier to transport the sound though pickups that are secured in the body. . The genre of the music frequently dictates which type of guitar should be used.
a)
problem/solution
b)
compare/contrast
c)
cause/effect
d)
chronological order
76.
Which text structure is below:
Stephen decided that he wanted to take a trip to the beach. He packed a suitcase, got in his car, and took off for the beach. Three hours into his ride, he heard a noise. He looked down and said, "Oh, no! I'm out of gas!" His car slowly came to a stop on the side of the road. If only he had stopped for gas before he left.
Stephen decided that he wanted to take a trip to the beach. He packed a suitcase, got in his car, and took off for the beach. Three hours into his ride, he heard a noise. He looked down and said, "Oh, no! I'm out of gas!" His car slowly came to a stop on the side of the road. If only he had stopped for gas before he left.
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Sequence
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Compare/Contrast
77.
The emotions carried throughout the story
a)
Tone
b)
Mood
78.
Which text structure is below:
The Positive Effects of Daycare
Since my daughter has been in daycare she has become better at a few different things. To start off, her vocabulary is much larger and more developed. Before she started daycare, my daughter had a few select words that she would say like; momma, dada, Cocoa (one of the puppies), and some other simple words. Now she tries to repeat everything that is said. Another result of her being in daycare is that she has the ability to interact with other children better. In the past, she was only around one child. Now she is around about six to eight kids, and she has learned to share her toys and to play in a group with the other children.
The Positive Effects of Daycare
Since my daughter has been in daycare she has become better at a few different things. To start off, her vocabulary is much larger and more developed. Before she started daycare, my daughter had a few select words that she would say like; momma, dada, Cocoa (one of the puppies), and some other simple words. Now she tries to repeat everything that is said. Another result of her being in daycare is that she has the ability to interact with other children better. In the past, she was only around one child. Now she is around about six to eight kids, and she has learned to share her toys and to play in a group with the other children.
a)
Sequence
b)
Problem/Solution
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Compare/Contrast
79.
Something that can be proven is called?
a)
opinion
b)
fact
c)
protagonist
d)
plot
80.
Your personal beliefs
a)
theme
b)
foreshadowing
c)
fiction
d)
opinion
81.
Fact or Opinion:
The smallest unit of life is a cell.
The smallest unit of life is a cell.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
82.
Fact or Opinion:
George Washington was the first president of the United States under the constitution?
George Washington was the first president of the United States under the constitution?
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
83.
Fact or Opinion:
Any number that is multiplied by 0 will have a solution of 0.
Any number that is multiplied by 0 will have a solution of 0.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
84.
Which text structure is below:
Telephone Service
Although VCI and Qwest have some similarities, they are also very different. VCI charges a $150 connection fee that you pay $25 the first time, and $10 a month addition to your regular phone bill for 1 year. They charge $15 a month for local service plus tax; in addition, they offer call waiting, three way calling, and caller Id. There is no long distance offered in this package. The bill would total anywhere from $35 to $45 a month. If your bill is late they charge an additional $10 for a late fee; on the other hand, Qwest offers no connection fee for service and free local calls for the first three months with no deposit, just for hooking up service with them. They charge $15 a month for local service + tax with voice mail, call waiting, and caller Id. They also offer unlimited long distance for $20 a month. They charge no late fees for late payments; however, with long distance the bill would total about $50 a month. Both VCI and Qwest offer necessary service to the public; However, their service rates are different.
Telephone Service
Although VCI and Qwest have some similarities, they are also very different. VCI charges a $150 connection fee that you pay $25 the first time, and $10 a month addition to your regular phone bill for 1 year. They charge $15 a month for local service plus tax; in addition, they offer call waiting, three way calling, and caller Id. There is no long distance offered in this package. The bill would total anywhere from $35 to $45 a month. If your bill is late they charge an additional $10 for a late fee; on the other hand, Qwest offers no connection fee for service and free local calls for the first three months with no deposit, just for hooking up service with them. They charge $15 a month for local service + tax with voice mail, call waiting, and caller Id. They also offer unlimited long distance for $20 a month. They charge no late fees for late payments; however, with long distance the bill would total about $50 a month. Both VCI and Qwest offer necessary service to the public; However, their service rates are different.
a)
Cause/Effect
b)
Problem/Solution
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare/Contrast
85.
Research at Princeton has shown that cancer has been linked to 80% of red meats.
a)
This is an assertion
b)
This is a factual claim
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