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Worksheets5th Grade ELAR STAAR
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Letters added to the beginning of a root word changing its meaning are identified as a____________________.
a)
compare and contrast
b)
inference
c)
prefix
d)
theme
2.
Observing two or more similarities and differences between objects situations, or characters is called __________________________.
a)
compare and contrast
b)
inference
c)
theme
d)
figurative language
3.
Examples, ideas, or direct quotations from the text that support your answer is _________________________.
a)
conjunction
b)
figurative language
c)
theme
d)
evidence
4.
The big idea or lesson from a reading is called the ______________________.
a)
theme
b)
compare and contrast
c)
resource materials
d)
evidence
5.
A word or phrase that has a similar meaning to another word or phrase is a(an)____________________________.
a)
antonym
b)
synonym
c)
verb
d)
noun
6.
A type of writing that is used to describe or inform is _________________.
a)
informational writing
b)
persuasive essay
c)
context writing
d)
personal narrative
7.
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything.
a)
crazy
b)
happy
c)
irritable
d)
angry
8.
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
9.
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
10.
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.
11.
conversation between two people in the text
a)
enhance
b)
permament
c)
visualize
d)
dialouge
12.
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
13.
Diagrams in NON-FICTION are there to...
a)
Make the article more appealing to read.
b)
Give you a location to a specific area
c)
Show you what something looks like
d)
Label or name all the parts to a specific object, animal, or thing
14.
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
15.
A poem that does NOT follow a regular rhyme scheme or rhythm
a)
free verse
b)
rhyming
c)
haiku
d)
formal
16.
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.
17.
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.
18.
"My flowers were begging for water on the hot summer day" is an example of:
a)
antonym
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
19.
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.
20.
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
21.
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
22.
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?
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
23.
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.
24.
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.
25.
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.
26.
Before the United States was a country, it was a group of English colonies. Until 1793, England didn't really bother the American colonists. The people handled their business the way they wanted. However, England had a lot of war debts to pay. Some of the money was owed because England had defended the colonies in the French and Indian War. Citizens who were living in England wanted taxes to be lowered. The king decided to take more control over the colonies to get the money to pay off the debts. He started a new tax for the colonies. After being left to make their own decisions for so long, some of the colonists did not want to give up control They did not want to pay high taxes. Why did England start demanding taxes in America?
a)
They are mean and nasty and just wanted the Americans to suffer
b)
England needed to sell more tea to the Colonies
c)
England had a lot of debt from wars
d)
The American Colonies were not making enough money for England
27.
The Periodic Table of Elements
The list of elements is arranged on a scientific chart. The chart is called the periodic table. Each element is grouped with other similar elements. Elements can be metals, nonmetals, or semimetals. Semimetals have some of the characteristics of metals, and some of the characteristics of nonmetals. Metals, nonmetals, and semimetals each have their own section on the table. What are the different types of elements?
The list of elements is arranged on a scientific chart. The chart is called the periodic table. Each element is grouped with other similar elements. Elements can be metals, nonmetals, or semimetals. Semimetals have some of the characteristics of metals, and some of the characteristics of nonmetals. Metals, nonmetals, and semimetals each have their own section on the table. What are the different types of elements?
a)
Alloys, Metals, and Nonmetals
b)
Conductors, Tables, and Atoms
c)
Atoms, Molecules, and Protons
d)
Metals, Nonmetals, and Semimetals
28.
Animals in the forest have a wide variety of adaptations. Monkeys have long tails. They can use them almost like another hand. This helps them swing quickly through the tops of trees. They can even do this while holding their babies or gathering food. Giraffes need to reach leaves at the tops of tall trees. Having a long neck is an adaptation that allows them to do this. How do monkeys use their tails as an adaptation?
a)
they swat flies with them
b)
they scare predators with them
c)
they use them like another hand
d)
they don't use their tails as an adaptation
29.
Spider Webs
All spiders spin webs. That's because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three things. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide and webs help spiders catch food. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs. The webs help keep the eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe. Webs help spiders hide. Most spiders are dark. They are brown, grey, or black. But spider webs are light. They are white and cloudy. When spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see. Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are sticky. When a bug flies into the web, it gets stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it can't. It is trapped! Spiders can tell that the bug is trapped. That's because spiders feel the web move and the spider is hungry. The spider goes to get the bug. As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide and webs help spiders catch food. Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they do. Spiders need their webs to survive!
This passage is mostly about
a)
spider colors
b)
spider webs
c)
spider food
d)
spider size
30.
Spider Webs
All spiders spin webs. That's because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three things. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs. The webs help keep the eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe. Webs help spiders hide. Most spiders are dark. They are brown, grey, or black. But spider webs are light. They are white and cloudy. When spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see. Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are sticky. When a bug flies into the web, it gets stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it can't. It is trapped! Spiders can tell that the bug is trapped. That's because spiders feel the web move. And the spider is hungry. The spider goes to get the bug. As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they do. Spiders need their webs to survive!
Spider webs help spiders
All spiders spin webs. That's because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three things. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs. The webs help keep the eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe. Webs help spiders hide. Most spiders are dark. They are brown, grey, or black. But spider webs are light. They are white and cloudy. When spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see. Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are sticky. When a bug flies into the web, it gets stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it can't. It is trapped! Spiders can tell that the bug is trapped. That's because spiders feel the web move. And the spider is hungry. The spider goes to get the bug. As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they do. Spiders need their webs to survive!
Spider webs help spiders
a)
hold eggs
b)
catch food and hold eggs
c)
find water
d)
find water and catch food
31.
refers to a story that is made up
a)
Fiction
b)
Informational
c)
Drama
d)
Poem
32.
tells the story of a person’s life and written by someone else
a)
Autobiography
b)
Biography
c)
Informational
d)
Nonfiction
33.
the order of events
a)
summary
b)
sequence
c)
chronological order
d)
cause and effect
34.
a statement that cannot be proven because it represents someone’s belief or how that person feels about something
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
c)
Logical
d)
Decision
35.
Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?
a)
many abilities
b)
boring
c)
not skilled
d)
exciting
36.
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?
a)
Covered
b)
ruined
c)
bounced
d)
invisible
37.
Cherrymars's mother was IRATE because she talked back to her and had a bad attitude all day long.
Based on the sentence above, IRATE probably means what?
Based on the sentence above, IRATE probably means what?
a)
angry
b)
passive
c)
jolly
d)
pleased
38.
It is snowing. Your friend Justina is coming to a sleep over. She texts you that she's on her way but will be late. What is the BEST inference you could make?
a)
a. Justina is doing her homework.
b)
b. Justina is babysitting her brother.
c)
c. Traffic is slow due to the weather.
d)
d. Justina can't come to your house.
39.
Terrence is camping alone. It is dry and windy out. He falls asleep in his sleeping bag near the blazing campfire. What is the BEST inference you could make?
a)
a. There will be a hurricane.
b)
b. Someone will stop by.
c)
c. An animal will leap into the flames.
d)
d. The fire may spread.
40.
James is standing near the corner when a bus roars by. James yelps and runs after it, waving his arms frantically. The BEST inference you can make is that James ________.
a)
a. is going on a field trip
b)
b. is training to run a race
c)
c. wanted to ride that bus
d)
d. recognized someone on the bus
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