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WorksheetsSTAAR Review English II
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
How much time do you get to complete the STAAR?
a)
3 hours
b)
4 hours
c)
5 hours
d)
unlimited time
3.
How many examples should be in your essay?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
2
d)
0
4.
True or false: The faster you finish the test, the smarter you are.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
The main idea of your essay.
a)
Body
b)
Thesis
c)
Introduction
d)
Theme
6.
Which of the following is an EFFECTIVE thesis?
a)
English is the best class because I really like it.
b)
English is the best subject because it is the most fun class and students learn more in that class than any other.
c)
English is the best class because Mr. Garcia and Ms. Smith teach it.
d)
I think English is the best class since that is the class which I get to see most of my friends.
7.
Which of the following would be an effective topic sentence for a body paragraph?
a)
I'm going to now write about how pollution is negatively affecting our world.
b)
Pollution's negative affects on the world.
c)
Pollution is negatively affecting our world.
d)
Because pollution is negatively affecting our world.
8.
Which sentence below uses proper capitalization?
a)
My Aunt, Lucy loves chocolate cake.
b)
My aunt, Lucy loves chocolate cake.
c)
My Aunt, lucy loves chocolate cake.
d)
My aunt, Lucy loves Chocolate cake.
9.
Which sentence below uses proper capitalization?
a)
"Smooth Criminal" is an excellent song by the artist Micheal Jackson.
b)
Smooth criminal is an excellent song by the Artist Micheal Jackson.
c)
Smooth Criminal is an excellent song by the artist Micheal jackson.
d)
"Smooth Criminal" is an excellent song by the Artist micheal jackson.
10.
What title below uses correct capitalization?
a)
Harry potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
b)
The lion King
c)
The Secret Life of Pets
d)
find nemo
11.
My sister and i drove to the beach last week for fun.
a)
capitalize i
b)
capitalize beach
c)
lowercase My
d)
capitalize week
12.
When should a word be capitalized?
a)
Beginning of Sentence
b)
To show authority (i.e. Dr.)
c)
Proper Nouns
d)
All of the above
13.
How many words in the following sentence should be capitalized?
That same night, my mother told my father, "i'm taking phillip back to norfolk."
That same night, my mother told my father, "i'm taking phillip back to norfolk."
a)
2
b)
4
c)
3
d)
1
14.
How many words in the following sentence should be capitalized? "A few days ago, my mother told my father, "i'm taking phillip to frankfurt, kentucky."
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
15.
Which country is capitalized correctly?
a)
American samoa
b)
Sudan
c)
New zealand
d)
dominican republic
16.
Which is correct?
a)
Fred is not british.
b)
That food has got to be Italian.
c)
Bill is from mexico.
d)
Most mexican food is spicy.
17.
Which of the following has proper capitalization?
a)
on sunday, the Allen family went out to eat at applebee's.
b)
On Sunday, the Allen family went out to eat at Applebee's.
c)
On Sunday, the allen family went out to eat at Applebee's.
d)
On Sunday, the Allen family went out to eat at applebee's.
18.
Which word uses incorrect capitalization?
My grandpa and I drove to Big Bass lake for some fishing.
My grandpa and I drove to Big Bass lake for some fishing.
a)
grandpa
b)
lake
c)
fishing
19.
Which sentence has the appropriate end punctuation?
a)
Sylvia screamed loudly, "I just broke my ankle!"
b)
Sylvia screamed loudly, "I just broke my ankle?"
c)
Sylvia screamed loudly, "I just broke my ankle."
d)
Sylvia screamed loudly, "I just broke my ankle"
20.
Which is Capitalized correctly?
a)
dr. Johnson
b)
Mayor Tom
c)
Mrs. monte
d)
greg Sherman
21.
mrs. morris likes to go to starbucks on mondays.
a)
Mrs. Morris likes to go to Starbucks on Mondays.
b)
mrs. Morris likes to go to Starbucks on mondays.
c)
mrs. morris likes to go to starbucks on Mondays.
d)
Mrs. morris likes to go to Starbucks on mondays.
22.
Proper nouns are always capitalized.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
I don't know
d)
I don't care
23.
Do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Sometimes
d)
Depends what kind of sentence
24.
Which word has the apostrophe placed correctly?
a)
can't
b)
wev'e
c)
shouldv'e
d)
isnt'
25.
Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence? The ducks wings help it fly and escape predators easily.
a)
wings'
b)
duck's
c)
predator's
d)
ducks'
26.
Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence? Some students are morning people, and some just arent.
a)
aren't
b)
student's
c)
students'
d)
are'nt
27.
Which word has the apostrophe placed correctly?
a)
arent'
b)
I'am
c)
can'not
d)
I'm
28.
Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence? The grasshoppers powerful hind legs allow the insect to jump many times its own height.
a)
legs'
b)
grasshopper's
c)
time's
d)
grasshoppers'
29.
The sun hasnt shone for eight days in a row.
a)
hasn't
b)
has'nt
c)
hasnt
d)
hasnt'
30.
The chocolates in the silver box were a gift from my mothers best friend.
a)
chocolate's
b)
chocolates'
c)
mothers'
d)
mother's
31.
The two boys bag's were lying at the rivers' edge
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
32.
Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
a)
My wifes diamond's are the best in the country.
b)
Greece has many beautiful island's.
c)
They own several splendid house's.
d)
The two boys' friendship has stood the test of time
33.
Only one sentence uses the apostrophes correctly.
a)
The American's bridges and roads were vital for moving the troops' supplies.
b)
The Americans' bridges and roads were vital for moving the troops' supplies
c)
The Americans bridges and roads were vital for moving the troop's supplies.
d)
The Americans bridge's and road's were vital for moving the troops supplies
34.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Jerrys food was tasty!
b)
Jerry's food was tasty!
c)
Jerry food was tasty!
d)
Jerrys' food was tasty!
35.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
All the dogs' leashes broke.
b)
All the dog leashes broke.
c)
All the dogs leashes broke.
d)
All the dog's leashes broke.
36.
What is the correct contraction for the following word pair?
a)
your
b)
you'are
c)
yo're
d)
you're
37.
Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence? Sheer white curtains and fresh lilacs added to the rooms simple charm.
a)
curtain's
b)
lilac's
c)
room's
d)
curtains'
38.
The coachs daughter is one of the best runners on the track team.
a)
coachs'
b)
runner's
c)
coach's
d)
runners'
39.
Which of the following sentences contains a comma error?
a)
My father's birthday is March, 4th.
b)
My father's birthday is Monday, March 4th.
c)
On Monday, March 4th, my father will turn 68.
d)
On March, 4th, 1951 my father took his first breath.
40.
Which of the following sentences contains properly punctuated coordinate adjectives?
a)
My father brought home a new set of golf clubs, a red visor, and a dozen golf balls.
b)
My sweet, sassy sister turns eighteen in September.
c)
My babbling brother, Ben, is the best at breaking bones.
d)
Micah made a massive mess of the materials.
41.
Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?
a)
I'm leaving for Michigan today but, I don't want to go.
b)
Anika grew up in Michigan, but I grew up in West Virginia.
c)
Since we spent Christmas in Florida this year, next year we're headed back to West Virginia.
d)
We're headed to Italy this summer, since we vacationed in the Bahamas last year.
42.
Which of the following sentences contains a comma error?
a)
If you don't start doing your work, you'll be moving to Duluth, Minnesota with your "favorite" grandma, Pearl.
b)
Marie, where are you going for Spring Break?
c)
On Monday, March, 18, there shouldn't be any students roaming the halls of Walker Middle Magnet, an IB World School.
d)
Walker Middle Magnet, an IB World School, is located in Odessa, Florida.
43.
Which of the following complex sentences is properly punctuated?
a)
Since we were off for Fair Day, we had a four-day weekend.
b)
Take your time, as I have nowhere to go.
c)
When you take the quiz, make sure you review EVERY item.
d)
Sit down next to me because I need your support.
44.
Which of the following are examples of Commandment #1, Thou shall place a comma between items in a series.
a)
The black, furry dog drooled all over my foot.
b)
The majority of my aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents still reside in West Virginia.
c)
To be able to whistle, to juggle, and to dance all at once is a fascinating skill.
d)
My three favorite desserts are: key lime pie, brownies, and mint-chocolate chip ice cream.
45.
Lydia seems to be a kind, considerate girl.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
kind considerate girl.
c)
kind, considerate, girl.
d)
kind, and considerate girl.
46.
After the death of Blackbeard the famous, pirate, piracy disappeared from the coast of the American colonies.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Blackbeard, the famous pirate
c)
Blackbeard the famous pirate
d)
Blackbeard, the famous pirate,
47.
The badger, a shy animal sometimes makes friends with a coyote.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
badger a shy animal
c)
badger, a shy animal,
d)
badger a shy animal,
48.
He left the scene of the accident and tried to forget that it had happened.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
accident, and tired to forget
c)
accident and tried to forget,
d)
accident, and tried to forget,
49.
Oil which is lighter than water rises to the surface.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Oil, which is lighter than water
c)
Oil which is lighter than water,
d)
Oil, which is lighter than water,
50.
Madame de Stael was an attractive gracious lady.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Madame de Stael was an attractive, gracious lady.
c)
Madame de Stael was an attractive gracious, lady.
d)
Madame de Stael, was an attractive gracious lady.
51.
Taxicabs that are dirty are illegal in some cities.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Taxicabs, that are dirty,
c)
Taxicabs that are dirty,
d)
Taxicabs, that are dirty
52.
Some people refuse to go to the zoo, because of pity for creatures that must live in small cages.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
zoo, because of pity,
c)
zoo because of pity
d)
zoo because of pity,
53.
The closet contained worn, clothes old, shoes and dirty, hats.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
worn, clothes, old, shoes, and dirty,
c)
worn clothes, old shoes, and dirty,
d)
worn clothes, old shoes, and dirty
54.
Select the correct version of this sentence:
a)
"Mary is trying hard in school this semester" her father said
b)
"Mary is trying hard in school this semester, her father said."
c)
"Mary is trying hard in school this semester," her father said.
d)
Mary is trying hard in school this semester.
55.
Select the correct version of this sentence:
a)
No, the taxi driver said, I cannot get you to the airport in fifteen minutes.
b)
"No," the taxi driver said, "I cannot get you to the airport in fifteen minutes."
c)
No, the taxi driver said, "I cannot get you to the airport in fifteen minutes."
d)
"No," the taxi driver said, I cannot get you to the airport in fifteen minutes.
56.
Select the correct version of this sentence:
a)
Wow, she said, "He really did it this time".
b)
"Wow, she said, He really did it this time."
c)
"Wow," she said, "He really did it this time."
d)
Wow, she said, He really did it this time.
57.
Select the correct version of this sentence:
a)
Mom said, you have to do a better job at that.
b)
Mom said, "You have to do a better job at that."
c)
"Mom said, You have to do a better job at that."
d)
"Mom said," you have to do a better job at that.
58.
Select the correct version of this sentence:
a)
What time is the party asked Kelly.
b)
"What time is the party," asked Kelly.
c)
"What time is the party? asked Kelly?"
d)
"What time is the party?" asked Kelly.
59.
Select the correct version of this sentence:
a)
"Try to do your best," my dad remarked.
b)
"Try to do your best, my dad remarked.
c)
"Try to do your best, my dad remarked."
d)
Try to do your best my dad remarked.
60.
Select the correct version of this sentence:
a)
Who is going to the fifth grade party she asked?
b)
"Who is going to the fifth grade party." she asked.
c)
Who is going to the fifth grade party?" she asked.
d)
"Who is going to the fifth grade party?" she asked.
61.
Select the correct version of this sentence:
a)
Are you going to be late mom asked.
b)
"Are you going to be late?" mom asked.
c)
"Are you going to be late mom asked."
d)
"Are you going to be late. mom asked?
62.
Select the correct version of this sentence:
a)
"Did you finish your work?" the teacher asked.
b)
"Did you finish your work? the teacher asked."
c)
Did you finish your work? the teacher asked?"
d)
"Did you finish your work the teacher" asked.
63.
A pronoun takes place of a _________ in a sentence.
a)
noun
b)
adjective
c)
verb
d)
adverb
64.
Which word below is a pronoun?
a)
the
b)
and
c)
she
d)
but
65.
The children are in the garden. ___________ are playing hide and seek.
a)
She
b)
He
c)
They
d)
We
66.
My father is sick. __________ is in General Hospital.
a)
He
b)
They
c)
We
d)
I
67.
Look at the cat! _________ is running after the rabbit.
a)
She
b)
They
c)
We
d)
It
68.
The books are on the table. _________ belong to Puan Hamidah.
a)
They
b)
We
c)
It
d)
She
69.
My mother is in the kitchen. ___________ is cooking fish curry.
a)
We
b)
He
c)
She
d)
Her
70.
Swee lan and I are in the same school. ________ are in the same class too.
a)
They
b)
Them
c)
We
d)
Us
71.
Aziz : Am I fat?
Ali : Yes, __________ are.
Ali : Yes, __________ are.
a)
we
b)
us
c)
they
d)
you
72.
Whose cat is that?
a)
It's she.
b)
It's his.
c)
It's hers.
d)
It's she's.
73.
Whose notebooks are those?
a)
They're ours.
b)
They're theirs.
c)
They're mine.
d)
They're his.
74.
Whose doll is that?
a)
It's mine.
b)
It's yours.
c)
It's his.
d)
It's hers.
75.
Whose cap is that?
a)
It's his.
b)
It's hers.
c)
It's theirs.
d)
It's yours.
76.
These are my sneakers.
a)
These are my.
b)
These are mine.
77.
Perla didn't have (no, any) food in her lunchbox.
a)
No
b)
Any
78.
She couldn't eat (anything, nothing)
a)
anything
b)
nothing
79.
We (could, couldn't) hardly see through the fog.
a)
could
b)
couldn't
80.
She did not have (anything, nothing) to read on the long drive.
a)
anything
b)
nothing
81.
I could not see (any, no) way to help her out of the mess she was in.
a)
any
b)
no
82.
I cannot find my money (anywhere, nowhere)!
a)
anywhere
b)
nowhere
83.
You (can, cannot) barely recognize him in that pirate hat.
a)
can
b)
cannot
84.
The children do not need (no, any) candy.
a)
no
b)
any
85.
The baby (cannot, can) hardly walk yet even though she is 20 months old.
a)
cannot
b)
can
86.
He doesn't trust (anybody, nobody).
a)
anybody
b)
nobody
87.
The teacher did not say (nothing, anything) interesting all class period.
a)
nothing
b)
anything
88.
Choose the correct form of the word in parentheses.
The cat slowly drank (its, it's) milk from the porcelain bowl.
The cat slowly drank (its, it's) milk from the porcelain bowl.
a)
its
b)
it's
89.
What change should be made in these sentences?
My parents' names are Rick and Amy. Their really nice.
My parents' names are Rick and Amy. Their really nice.
a)
change their to they're
b)
change their to there
c)
no change is needed
90.
The Brandon Valley football doesn't want to _____ their game against Harrisburg.
a)
loose
b)
lose
91.
Aidan always _____ new people sitting at his lunch table.
a)
accepts
b)
excepts
92.
Jakson ate all of his lunch _____ for the lima beans.
a)
except
b)
accept
93.
My parents gave me good _____ when they suggested a save part of each paycheck.
a)
advice
b)
advise
94.
The accident did not _____________ Sarah’s decision to___________ the scholarship.
a)
affect/accept
b)
affect/except
c)
effect/accept
d)
effect/except
95.
_______ more important to study ________ it is to party. It’s/Its, than/then
a)
It's/than
b)
It's/then
c)
Its/than
d)
Its/then
96.
After we dress up for Halloween, than/then we can get alot/a lot
a)
Than/alot
b)
Than/a lot
c)
Then/alot
d)
Then/a lot
97.
I saw ( their / there / they’re ) mom sitting ( their / there / they’re).
a)
they're, their
b)
there, their
c)
their, they're
d)
their, there
98.
Which sentence uses THEY'RE correctly?
a)
They're is not room for your stuff.
b)
Where is they're project?
c)
They're my best friends.
d)
Sit over they're.
99.
Which sentence uses ITS correctly?
a)
The dog found its ball.
b)
Can you believe its almost April?
100.
In the _______ , I made many mistakes.
a)
passed
b)
past
101.
There are other factors that could lead to violence besides video games. _______________ , poor mental health could cause violence behavior.
a)
for instance
b)
so
c)
however
d)
in addition
102.
Mother didn't have time to go to the store; _____________, there was no milk in the refrigerator.
a)
nevertheless
b)
although
c)
consequently
d)
however
103.
There is no homework tonight; ____________, there has been no homework all week.
a)
in fact
b)
as a result
c)
therefore
d)
consequently
104.
James and his team didn't finish the project; ____________, they did work hard.
a)
actually
b)
however
c)
therefore
d)
in addition
105.
You can come with us if you are ready; ___________, you will have to ride the bus.
a)
nevertheless
b)
similarly
c)
moreover
d)
otherwise
106.
It is important to complete your homework; _____________, it should be turned in on time.
a)
furthermore
b)
nevertheless
c)
otherwise
d)
although
107.
Ms. Jones can be grumpy sometimes; ______________, we should help her whenever we can.
a)
for instance
b)
furthermore
c)
nevertheless
d)
instead
108.
Students should be quiet during the play; ____________ applause at the end is allowed.
a)
although
b)
particularly
c)
moreover
d)
for instance
109.
6 Black (the team) students get gotchas every week for awesome behavior; _____________, they earn gotchas for respect, responsibility and safety.
a)
similarly
b)
yet
c)
so
d)
in addition
110.
The rhino in Africa is threatened with extinction; ________________, many species of gorilla are also endangered.
a)
consequently
b)
nevertheless
c)
similarly
d)
so
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