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Worksheets3rd STAAR 2021 CA Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 42mins
The suffix -less helps the reader know that the word "helpless" means -
one who helps others
to help again
not able to help oneself
too much help
Which word is a synonym of "nibble"?
sleep
hide
walk
chew
Which words from paragraph 14 best help the reader understand what "cradled" means?
at her classsmates
down the trail
with the tour guide
gently in her hands
The prefix - un helps the reader understand that "unnoticed" in paragraph 1 means -
first seen
not seen
seen together
seen from below
Which word means the opposite of "curved" in paragraph 3?
straight
thick
dark
soft
Which word is an antonym of "fancy" in paragraph 16?
sour
plain
small
quick
What is the meaning of the word "collection" as it is used in paragraph 9?
items that are put for others to see
a group of similar items that are saved
money gathered for an important purpose
an old object that has a special meaning
What does the word "boarded" in paragraph 1?
went onto
thought about
watched closely
tried to stop
In paragraph 4, what does the word "prerecorded" means?
recorded in part
record next
recorded without
recorded before
Which word in paragraph 9 best helps the reader understanding the meaning of "carved"?
light
shape
face
layers
What is the MOST LIKELY REASON the author includes the map in the selection? SEE THE MAP!
To show that porcupines can be found only in the United States
To show that porcupines live in Canada and in the United States
To show that porcupines can be found in Alaska
To show that porcupines live near the ocean
Which section contains information about what sloths eat?
Sloth Style
Slow Movers
Sloth Snacks
Staying Safe
Which sentence from the selection suggests that the author likes sloths?
The sloth is the slowest mammal on Earth. (paragraph 1)
One thing that scientists do know is that sloths are very different from most other animals. (paragraph 2)
With gentle brown eyes and a flat little nose, the sloth might win the award for cutest animal. (paragraph 4)
Sloths grow to be only about 25 inches long—around the size of a human baby. (paragraph 4)
What is the most likely reason the author included paragraph 1 in the selection?
A) To show how bark art is different from other art
B) To interest the reader in learning about bark art
C) To describe how bark art has changed over time
D) To tell the reader why villagers made bark art
