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WorksheetsSTAAR READING REVIEW 1
Total questions: 92
Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins
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Class
Date
1.
Sub-headings...
a)
break up a large subject into small sections for easier understanding.
b)
are small and found under pictures or diagrams.
c)
are often in bold and tells what the overall passage is about.
d)
None of the above
2.
Headings...
a)
break up a large subject into small sections for easier understanding.
b)
are small and found under pictures or diagrams.
c)
are often in bold and tells what the overall passage is about.
d)
None of the above
3.
Non-Fiction means...
a)
Fake
b)
Real (Not Fake)
4.
Captions are...
a)
found at the top of a page in bold print.
b)
often in different languages to help bilingual students.
c)
placed under pictures or diagrams to help explain.
d)
None of the above
5.
What is fiction?
a)
Fake
b)
Real (Not fake)
6.
Dialogue is...
a)
in the introduction of a story.
b)
one person performing by his/herself.
c)
when the problem is solved.
d)
2 or more people talking to each other.
7.
Whom the piece was written or performed for.
a)
Principal
b)
Students
c)
Your mom
d)
The audience
8.
Theme is...
a)
the overall scheme of a story.
b)
the mood and tone used in literature.
c)
the message that the author wants the audience to get from the story.
d)
determined by the author's purpose.
9.
The plot of a story is...
a)
None of the above
b)
the antagonist's plan.
c)
the same as a summary.
d)
what takes place throughout the story.
10.
What is setting?
a)
Where and when the story takes place
b)
Only where the story takes place
c)
When the story takes place
d)
The props on a stage
11.
An autobiography is...
a)
None of the above
b)
A story about a person's life that is written by that same person.
c)
A story about a person's life that is written by someone else.
d)
A procedural text
12.
A biography is...
a)
The story about a person's life that is written by that same person
b)
A story about a person's life
c)
The story about a person's life that is written by someone else
d)
An article giving lots of information
13.
What is CLIMAX?
a)
The problem has been solved
b)
The conflict
c)
When all of the action takes place
d)
The antagonist is conspiring
14.
The resolution is...
a)
problem in story
b)
The exploding part of story/ turning point of story
c)
setting and characters
d)
the solution to the problem
15.
The problem in a story is the...
a)
theme
b)
resolution
c)
climax
d)
conflict
16.
Which part of the plot
creates tension and suspense?
creates tension and suspense?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
17.
Which part of the plot is the
turning point of the story?
turning point of the story?
a)
Exposition
b)
Falling Action
c)
Climax
d)
Resolution
18.
Which part of the plot is
the most intense?
the most intense?
a)
falling action
b)
exposition
c)
exposition
d)
climax
19.
Which of these happens in the
falling action?
falling action?
a)
Sets up the conflict
b)
Creates suspense/tension
c)
Show the outcome of the climax
d)
Develops the conflict
20.
A struggle between two or more opposing forces.
a)
climax
b)
conflict
c)
character
d)
chapter
21.
We have rather lofty expectations for you, son. You will attend college. You will become rich and famous. You will be elected president of the United States before you turn forty.
Which word is a synonym of “lofty”?
Which word is a synonym of “lofty”?
a)
high
b)
shaky
c)
small
d)
lowly
22.
Your uncle wouldn’t even part with a dime to help the kids pay for their trip. That’s just one more example of his penurious ways. In contrast, many people who have much less money have donated a great deal to the cause. What does “penurious” mean?
a)
very old
b)
very wealthy
c)
very humorous
d)
very stingy
23.
“Michelle, I’m very upset about what you said,” Rosie stated firmly. “You didn’t come right out and accuse me of eating all your candy. On the other hand, your remarks about my love of chocolate were made for a reason. You are insinuating that I’m the candy thief!” What does “insinuate” mean?
a)
to keep something hot or cold
b)
to suggest without clearly saying
c)
to do something evil
d)
to protect from disease
24.
During colonial days there were no bathtubs or showers in the houses. They were not missed, however. Many people of that time never thought of taking a bath. Most people thought that water caused many diseases. Only the hands and face were washed, and that wasn't often. You can infer that people of today:
a)
take more baths than people of colonial days
b)
take fewer baths than people of colonial days
c)
fear water more than people of colonial days
25.
Usually the bones of birds' wings are hollow. This gives the bones strength without adding weight. The surface is curved. The fact that the front edge of the wing is thicker than the rear edge also makes for easier flight. You can infer that a bird's wing:
a)
is very thick
b)
is flat
c)
is made for flight
26.
A new door latch opens only if the right person presses the button. The caller's fingerprints are checked against the fingerprints of the people who live in the house. These are stored inside the lock. If the fingerprints match, the latch opens. The new lock makes it very difficult:
a)
for burglars to enter
b)
for everyone to enter
c)
to keep people out
27.
Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Chronological
c)
Problem solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
28.
When Americans settled the Midwest, they were challenged by tough soils that resisted their cast iron plows. The Midwest contains some of the richest soil in the world, yet many settlers concluded that the soil was unsuitable for farming because they couldn't break ground. John Deere's steel plow changed all of that. Deere's plow was stronger and lighter than the iron plows people had used up until then. This allowed settlers to open up the tough but rich soil in the Midwest and unlock its agricultural potential. His invention became known as "The Plow that Broke the Plains," and it helped American farmers feed the world.
a)
Cause/Effect
b)
Problem/Solution
c)
Sequence/Order of Importance
d)
Compare/Contrast
29.
Which words below would be found in a comparison/contrast paper?
a)
am, is, are, was, were, be, been
b)
more, less, better, same, different
c)
If..., then....
d)
like as or than
30.
When should I take breaks during STAAR test?
a)
Only when I need water and restroom break.
b)
After every passage and questions that go with the passage.
c)
After every question.
d)
NEVER!
31.
To infer is to
a)
just make any guess
b)
prove an answer by reading the text and using your background knowledge.
c)
guessing based on personal experience
32.
Figurative Language:
Pop!
Pop!
a)
Simile
b)
Onomatopoeia
33.
Figurative Language: Personification
a)
The tornado angrily threw the car.
b)
The dress is as white as a snowy mountain top.
34.
figurative language:
The new teacher is the sweetest angel.
The new teacher is the sweetest angel.
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
35.
figurative language:
Why did Carla's Coke have a cockroach in it?
Why did Carla's Coke have a cockroach in it?
a)
Alliteration
b)
Onomatopoeia
c)
Personification
36.
I infer
a)
The house is floating down the river.
b)
The guys are being saved.
c)
They are experiencing a hurricane.
37.
What is exaggerate?
a)
the use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot
b)
A special fact or event which can be observed and /or documented
c)
a conversation between two people
d)
to say that something is larger or greater than it really is; "to stretch the truth"
38.
What is convey?
a)
a division or type of literature
b)
to disagree; to say the opposite
c)
a character trait used to describe someone who feels good about him/herself
d)
To communicate or express; make known
39.
What is drama?
a)
following rules or customs; often in an exact and proper way
b)
a story written to be performed by actors; a play
c)
when a portion of the story goes back in time
d)
a collection of word pictures that appeal to the reader
40.
What is compare and contrast?
a)
when and where a story takes place
b)
the use of words that represent sounds
c)
shows how 2 or more things are alike and different
d)
how the conflict is solved or fixed
41.
What is a narrator?
a)
the person who is telling the story; the speaker
b)
the perspective from which a story is told
c)
a drawing or picture
d)
to prove that something is right by giving reasons
42.
What is foreshadow?
a)
to show
b)
all of the events that make up a story
c)
another word for non-fiction
d)
the use of clues to suggest events that will happend later in the plot
43.
Examples, ideas, or direct quotations from the text that support your answer is _________________________.
a)
conjunction
b)
figurative language
c)
theme
d)
evidence
44.
As the students generated
ideas for solving the
problem, Mr. Smith wrote them on the board so they would not be forgotten.
ideas for solving the
problem, Mr. Smith wrote them on the board so they would not be forgotten.
a)
came up with
b)
disscussed
c)
discovered
d)
applied
45.
We are depleting the Earth's reserves of oil. Someday there will not be any left.
a)
using up
b)
adding to
c)
creating
d)
saving up
46.
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
Be honest.
b)
Don't be greedy.
c)
Always share your things with others.
d)
Be respectful to others.
47.
Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas , certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
48.
conversation between two people in the text
a)
enhance
b)
permament
c)
visualize
d)
dialouge
49.
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
50.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Sometimes people feel sad.
b)
You should do good things for others.
c)
We're not always happy.
d)
There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
51.
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.
52.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry.
d)
She spits when she talks.
53.
John was bewildered when his new pet hamster that he thought was a boy had babies.
a)
happy
b)
confused
c)
afraid
d)
amused
54.
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.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?
a)
She began to unpack the picnic basket
b)
Max stares blankly out the window
c)
Mom offers Max a sandwich
d)
His mother conforted him
55.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What type of work does Paul do?
What type of work does Paul do?
a)
A lawyer
b)
a construction worker
c)
a doctor
d)
a garbage man
56.
the meaning of a word
a)
Synonym
b)
Antonym
c)
Defintion
d)
Word
57.
words that mean the opposite
a)
Synonym
b)
Antonym
c)
Defintion
d)
Word
58.
words that have a similar meaning
a)
Synonym
b)
Antonym
c)
Defintion
d)
Word
59.
the result of something happening
a)
Compare
b)
Contrast
c)
Cause
d)
Effect
60.
the reason something happened
a)
Compare
b)
Contrast
c)
Cause
d)
Effect
61.
to show how two things are different, differ, or are not the same
a)
Compare
b)
Contrast
c)
Cause
d)
Effect
62.
to say how two things are alike, similar, or show what they have in common
a)
Compare
b)
Contrast
c)
Cause
d)
Effect
63.
why did the author choose to write this story (entertain, persuade, inform)
a)
Theme
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Author’s purpose
d)
Resolution
64.
hints in the story about what will happen later in the plot. Ex. If we are told that a character is clever, we can expect that he or she will find a solution to a problem.
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Conflict
c)
Resolustion
d)
Theme
65.
words that are sounds (Ex: buzz, crack, pop, smack)
a)
Alliteration
b)
Idioms
c)
Hyberbole
d)
Onomatopoeia
66.
phrases that do not have a predictable meaning (Ex: When pigs fly)
a)
Personification
b)
Idioms
c)
Simile
d)
Metaphor
67.
When the author describes something so well that you get a picture in your head. A poet might describe high, silvery clouds or and old weathered barn to give the readers a vivid picture of a scene. Can you feel it, touch it, smell it, see it, and/or hear it? Has to do with the 5 senses.
a)
Imagery
b)
Figurative Language
c)
Simile
d)
Metaphor
68.
My dog Jack is very friendly, and he likes to be around people. Yesterday, our neighbors were having a party, and we all went over to cookout and swim at their house. We could hear Jack barking loudly from our backyard. After a little while, he got quiet, so we thought he had finally calmed down. But, several minutes later, all of the adults start laughing, and I see a black blur and hear a giant splash at the other end of the pool. Why was Jack barking?
a)
He wanted to be at the party
b)
The neighbors were making too much noise
c)
He was hungry
d)
He wanted to go outside
69.
What is the main idea?
There are many types of lethal venom in the animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger carrier than the platypus. The platypus is one of few venomous mammals. Males carry a venom cocktail in their ankle spurs that incapacitates victims with excruciating pain. Stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception. What this means is that the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey. The platypus neither sees, hears, nor smells its prey while hunting but, rather, pursues it through electroreception. Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. The platypus is an odd creature indeed.
There are many types of lethal venom in the animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger carrier than the platypus. The platypus is one of few venomous mammals. Males carry a venom cocktail in their ankle spurs that incapacitates victims with excruciating pain. Stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception. What this means is that the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey. The platypus neither sees, hears, nor smells its prey while hunting but, rather, pursues it through electroreception. Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. The platypus is an odd creature indeed.
a)
The platypus is an odd, poisonous creature.
b)
Platypus males have a poison ankle spur.
c)
Platypus can sense electricity
d)
None of these options
70.
Find the main idea
The term "machine gun" is commonly applied to any gun that is designed to fire repeatedly and in rapid succession for as long as the trigger is held down. During the course of warfare, the trigger of some machine guns may be held down almost continuously for hours to create suppressant fire (rounds fired not necessarily to kill an enemy, but to prevent them from attacking). All of this firing can generate a lot of heat, which may cause the weapon to overheat and malfunction. But this situation has been addressed in a number of ways. For one, practically all machine guns fire from an open bolt, which allows air to cool the breach between bursts of fire. Additionally, some machine guns have removable barrels, which allow hot barrels to be replaced. And some advanced machine guns even have sophisticated barrel cooling systems, which maintain a functional heat level within the weapon. As you might have concluded, a lot of brain power has gone into keeping those guns firing.
The term "machine gun" is commonly applied to any gun that is designed to fire repeatedly and in rapid succession for as long as the trigger is held down. During the course of warfare, the trigger of some machine guns may be held down almost continuously for hours to create suppressant fire (rounds fired not necessarily to kill an enemy, but to prevent them from attacking). All of this firing can generate a lot of heat, which may cause the weapon to overheat and malfunction. But this situation has been addressed in a number of ways. For one, practically all machine guns fire from an open bolt, which allows air to cool the breach between bursts of fire. Additionally, some machine guns have removable barrels, which allow hot barrels to be replaced. And some advanced machine guns even have sophisticated barrel cooling systems, which maintain a functional heat level within the weapon. As you might have concluded, a lot of brain power has gone into keeping those guns firing.
a)
Machine guns overheat and there are different ways to address the issue.
b)
Machine guns are powerful weapons.
c)
Machine guns fire rapidly and repeatedly.
d)
None of these
71.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned
c)
slept
d)
sunbathed
72.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
a)
remove
b)
call
c)
explain
d)
stop
73.
Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.
a)
gloomy
b)
red
c)
shining
d)
fun
74.
It seemed like an ordinary day when she got up that morning, but Lynda was about to embark on the worst day of her life. First, she fell in the bathtub because her mother forgot to rinse out the bath oil. Then she spilled orange juice on the outfit she had spent hours putting together for school pictures. When she changed, she messed up the French braid her mother had put in her hair. As she walked out the door, she dropped all of her school books and her math homework flew away. Once she made it to the car she thought everything would be all right. She was wrong; her father didn't look before he backed out of the driveway and ran into the neighbor’s truck. Lynda’s side of the car was damaged the most, and she ended up with a broken arm. That night, she cried herself to sleep.
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
chronological
d)
problem and solution
75.
Because toys have become electronic devices, some children today are unable to entertain themselves. Gone are the days when children invented their own adventures and used sticks as swords. cookie sheets as armor, and refrigerator box as a fortress to defend. The electronic age has delivered children all sorts of gadgets and gizmos that are supposed to be realistic. Some toys even have buttons to push so prerecorded messages can be played to begin scripted adventures that require no imagination. No imagination? No wonder some children today have short attention spans.
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
chronological
d)
problem and solution
76.
Several students receive poor grades on writing assignments, not because they lack the ability to communicate, but because they can not seem to manage their time when it comes to a large project. They do not know where to begin, and therefore put things off until the last minute. To solve this problem, students need to develop a timeline for completing the project. If they divide the assignment into manageable “chunks” or parts and then set a schedule for completing each part, they will be able to finish the entire project before the deadline. Without the pressure of not knowing where to begin, the students will be able to focus on the assignment and communicate their ideas effectively.
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
compare and contrast
d)
problem and solution
77.
Although they are sisters, Jennifer and Jessica are complete opposites. Jennifer enjoys playing sports, while Jessica would rather watch. Jennifer has no interest in playing a musical instrument, while Jessica is the first chair violinist. Jennifer listens to new age music, while Jessica prefers country. Jennifer’s favorite subject is English, and Jessica’s favorite is math. Jennifer likes to curl up in a chair on a rainy day and read a good book , but Jessica would rather sleep all day. No one would ever guess that they are actually twins.
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
compare and contrast
d)
chronological
78.
Lightning and thunder are related events. Lightning is a sudden, violent flash of electricity that occurs between a cloud and the ground or between two clouds in the sky. A lightning bolt can be several miles long and can be straight or forked. Lightning bolts are extremely hot. They have an average temperature of 20,000 degrees Celsius. Thunder is the sound that is caused by lightning. The heat from lightning causes the air to expand rapidly. This creates the sonic wave that we hear as thunder. The sound can be a loud crack or a slow rumble.
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
compare and contrast
d)
problem and solution
79.
Tsunamis are very long waves in the ocean, sometime 100 miles long. Usually a tsunami starts suddenly. It will be as a normal wave, but quickly change into a very large, strong wave. The wave travels at a great speed across the ocean. Tsunamis can be very damaging when they come into contact with land. The can remove sand from beaches, destroy trees, damage houses, destroy entire towns, and take the lives of people.
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
chronological
d)
compare and contrast
80.
It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn't wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. They took their dogs with them and the dogs would swim in the lake while they fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake.
a)
to inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
81.
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
82.
Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet!
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
83.
The giant panda is a bearlike animal that has thick white fur with black markings on its ears, limbs, shoulders, and around its eyes. The giant panda feeds on bamboo forests at high altitudes in western China. It also eats bulbs, roots, eggs, and some small mammals. The cubs are born in late winter. The giant panda is an endangered species and is protected by the Chinese government
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
84.
a short piece of writing taken from a longer text
a)
strategy
b)
chide
c)
excerpt
d)
permanent
85.
following an order or sequence
a)
envy
b)
sequential
c)
insist
d)
detect
86.
to imagine or form a mental picture of
a)
stanza
b)
foreshadowing
c)
detect
d)
visualize
87.
Rhyme Scheme is ...
a)
A theme that a poetic wants to portray or show in poetry.
b)
Rhyming words used to convey a point in poetry.
c)
The use of alliteration in poetry.
d)
The pattern of rhyming in poetry. ex (AA, BB)
88.
position or perspective from which a story is told
a)
conclusion
b)
genre
c)
message
d)
point of view
89.
Something that has happened or can be proven
a)
Opinion
b)
Message
c)
Fact
d)
Tone
90.
How can you be successful on the STAAR?
a)
Pick B for every answer
b)
Use the strategies that your teacher has taught you.Keep rereading until you find your proof. Tell yourself, "I got this!"
c)
Go to the questions first then hunt through the passage to find the answer.
d)
Pick the answer that sounds good, no need to reread again.
91.
a fictional story that could be TRUE or could REALly happen
a)
point of view
b)
fantasy
c)
realistic fiction
92.
the type of writing (Fiction, non-fiction, poems, mystery)
a)
imagery
b)
poetry
c)
genre
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