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WorksheetsThe Ultimate English I STAAR Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
What is the most likely theme of the story below?
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Kara chose a difficult piece to play for the piano recital. She practiced everyday after school even when her friends called to see if she could hang out. Despite all that practice, she was still having trouble playing the piece. Kara thought about switching to an easier piece, but instead she decided to double her practice time. The night of her recital she was the last one to play. When Kara began playing , her fingers danced across the keyboard.
Kara practiced a lot and played well.
It takes a lot of practice to play the piano.
Kara's mom was proud of her.
Persistence pays off.
What is the author's main message concerning the text below?
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Mara's family lived next to a grumpy old lady who was always yelling at them for something. However, one day she saw Mrs. Olsen drop a bag of groceries. Mara helped her pick them up. After that day, Mrs. Olsen started inviting her over more often to help out. Sometimes Mrs. Olsen would invite her to stay for tea. As the years passed, Mara eventually moved away to college, but she still managed to stop by and visit her not-so-grumpy neighbor.
Being grumpy was never Mrs. Olsen's plan.
Sometimes people are grumpy and just need a friend.
Mara is very kind person.
It's best to treat others with kindness.
What is the best definition for the underlined term below?
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Ben ate three pieces of cake and two scoops for ice cream. An hour later, his stomach felt queasy and he decided to lie down for awhile.
empty
stuffed
tight
sick
What is the best definition for the underlined term below?
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Darla preferred her black boots because they matched more of her outfits.
loved
hated
wanted to sell
would rather have
What is the best definition for the underlined term below?
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Jane passed a house everyday on the way home from school. The paint was pealing and the yard was overgrown. It had been vacant for awhile.
on fire
haunted
overpriced
empty
What is the best way to combine the two sentences below?
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Sarah really loved cats. Sarah is really allergic to cats.
Sarah really loved cats, so she is allergic to them.
Sarah really loved cats, and she is allergic to them.
Being allergic to cats, Sarah really loved them.
Sarah really loved cats, but she is allergic to them.
What is the best way to combine the two sentences below?
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Daniel didn't want to fail. Daniel turned in all his work on time.
Even though he turned in all his work on time, Daniel didn't want to fail.
Daniel didn't want to fail, and he turned in all his work on time.
Daniel didn't want to fail, he turned in all his work on time.
Daniel didn't want to fail, so he turned in all his work on time.
What is the best way to combine the two sentences below?
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The library has so many books. I don't want to read any of them.
The library has so many books, for I don't want to read any of them.
The library has so many books, so I don't want to read any of them.
The library has so many books since I don't want to read any of them.
The library has so many books, yet I don't want to read any of them.
What change, if any, needs to be made to the sentence below?
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My teammates have become more then just teammates to me; they are my friends.
Change "to me" to "too me."
Change "have become" to "have became."
Change "then" to "than."
Make no change.
What change, if any, needs to be made to the sentence below?
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Bella and Rico were barking near the door and, like good dogs, he licked my face when I walked in.
Change "and" to "&."
Change "he" to "they."
Change "licked" to "licks."
Make no change.
What change needs to be made to the sentence below?
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As most of you know, we just celebrated Hannahs 15th birthday.
Change "you" to "I."
Change "know" to "no."
Change "Hannahs" to "Hannah's."
Delete the comma after "know."
What change needs to be made to the sentence below?
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"When can I go to recess," I asked eagerly.
Change "recess" to "resets."
Delete the comma after "recess."
Change the comma after "recess" to a question mark.
Change the period after "eagerly" to a question mark.
What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence (3)?
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(1) As David plodded through the yard, his shoes began to squish into the mud. (2) He tried to find solid ground, but everywhere he stepped was a waterlogged mess. (3) Suddenly, without any time to stop himself, David slips face first into the wet grass. (4) He threw up his hands in frustration. (5) His new shirt was ruined!
Change "any time" to "anytime."
Delete the comma after "suddenly."
Change "slips" to "slipped."
Make no change.
What change, if any, needs to be made to the sentence below?
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Although it took some time and effort, my teacher has taught me to solve complex algebra problems correct.
Change "algebra" to "Algebra."
Change "problems" to "problem."
Change "correct" to "correctly."
Make no change.
What change needs to be made to the sentence below?
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If you don't finish your homework you will be forced to attend study hall.
Insert a comma after "homework."
Add a semicolon after "homework."
Change "if" to "then."
Make no change.
Where should you write the first draft of your essay on the STAAR test?
In the box provided on the electronic test.
You shouldn't write a draft. Only write the final version.
On your scratch paper.
Speak your draft clearly into the silent classroom.
If a text contains a thesis and multiple body paragraphs that explain a certain topic, what genre is that text?
Informational Expository
Informational Argumentative
Literary Poetry
Literary Fiction
If a text contains a character that progresses through a plot, what genre is that text?
Informational Expository
Informational Argumentative
Literary Poetry
Literary Fiction
If a text contains a thesis, data that supports that thesis, and a counterargument, what genre is that text?
Informational Expository
Informational Argumentative
Literary Poetry
Literary Fiction
If a text contains a character or scene that involves key symbols or imagery, what genre is that text?
Informational Expository
Informational Argumentative
Literary Poetry
Literary Fiction
If you are stuck between two answers, what should you do?
Eliminate them both.
Choose C. It's always C.
Raise your hand to ask for help.
Look for evidence in the text that supports one or the other.
When a question uses a word you don't know, what should you do?
Ignore it. Looking up words is for losers.
Skip over it. The rest of the question will help you.
Look it up in the dictionary.
Translate it into Ancient Greek.
Which genre uses characters?
Biography
Nonfiction
Persuasive
Fiction
What should you do if you catch yourself falling asleep during the test?
Raise your hand to leave the room.
Stretch in your seat.
Eat snacks and drink water.
All of the above.
What should you do before you arrive to the testing room?
Stare blankly outside, letting the waves of existential dread wash over you.
Get into a life-altering fight with your best friend.
Stay up for 24 hours straight.
Eat a good breakfast.
What does the word "convey" mean?
to tell
to ride
to want
to end
What does the word "passage" mean?
selection or text
poem or song
character or setting
line of dialogue
When a question asks you to "clarify," it wants you to choose an answer that...
makes the text easier to understand.
provides a stronger argument.
leaves the reader with a lasting impression.
makes the text suitable for you, personally.
What is the following saying an example of?
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"It's raining cats and dogs out here!"
euphamism
juxtaposition
hyperbole
rhyming couplet
What is a narrator?
The narrator is a character who describes the events of a story.
The narrator is the main character.
The narrator is the author speaking directly to their audience.
All of the above.
What is the best definition of "resolution"?
the same thing
the best outcome
the end
the revival of the climax
Which of the following means "to highlight"?
emphasize
clarify
stress
All of the above.
Which of the following means "to conclude"?
to affect
to alter
to convey
to infer
The theme of a story teaches a lesson to ___.
the audience
the author
the character
the narrator
What are "stage directions"?
Lines of dialogue spoken by actors
Notes for the director only
Instructions for the actors to move
All of the above.
What is the following excerpt an example of?
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Her mother pulled her cloak so tight that it hurt Red's shoulders. She stared down at her, wide-eyed, and said in a low whisper, "Don't stop along the way. Go straight to your Grandmother's house. Don't talk to any strangers, and watch out for the wolf in the woods!"
characterization
inferencing
onomatopoeia
foreshadowing
While taking your test, you come across some instructions that say, "Read the next two selections and choose the best answer." What kind of reading passage is coming up?
comparing two literary texts for similarities and differences
revising or editing
poetry
a persuasive informational text
When the author writes about a fire while the main character is angry, the author is using ___.
figurative language
sensory language
academic language
influential language
Captions are lines of text that add information to a picture or graph. Captions are a type of ___.
graphic
image
textualization
text feature
When a question claims that a text "suggests" something, it means that...
the text is hinting at something
the text is haunted
the text is inappropriate for children
the text is predicting something
A character's inner conflicts sometimes cause conflicts in the story's plot.
True
False
Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters.
True
False
An excerpt is a passage taken from a larger text.
True
False
When a character remembers an event that happened to them in the past, they are having a ___.
signal
highlight
foreshadowing
flashback
How does the author create mood?
word choices
imagery
characterization
All of the above.
The story's mood is ___.
The author's personal beliefs.
How the author wants the audience to feel.
The plot.
The main character's feelings.
If the author is trying to write a text to an audience of academic researchers, the tone will most likely be ___.
serious and complex.
funny and lighthearted.
spooky and dark.
boring and stilted.
If the author is trying to write a text that appeals to teens, the tone will most likely be ___.
funny and lighthearted.
simplistic and repetitive.
sarcastic and demeaning.
spooky and dark.
When should you use a semicolon?
When combining two independent clauses
When combining two dependent clauses
When combining an independent and a dependent clause
When using a FANBOY
A dependent clause relies on an independent clause for ___.
the meaning
the comma
the pronoun
All of the above.
No
Yes, in the back of the thesaurus
Yes, in the back of the dictionary
Yes, written on the back of your hand
Revising and editing are the same thing.
The faster you finish the test, the smarter you are.
If you fail, you will have to retest ___.
during summer school
never
Select synonyms for the word "indicate."
point out
show
prove
specify
select
Select synonyms for the word "evaluate."
judge
assess the worth of
discuss
explain
Select synonyms for the word "justify."
prove
give a good reason for
explain
give an example of
Which word means "the act of comparing things to show the differences between them."
contrast
compare
difference
logical
Which sentence uses "influence" as a verb?
My coach is a positive influence because she motivates and encourages me to do my best.
My coach influences me by motivating and encouraging me to do my best.
Select the definition of "symbolize."
to describe someone or something
to represent or stand for something
to carefully judge someone or something
What does it mean to "describe" something?
to explain something using details
to figure something out
to annotate the text
to see something for what it is
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
Hold on to important things.
Love is a battlefield.
Walk with your head held high.
Hold on to hope.
What is the definition of "audience"?
the readers that the text is intended for
a group of people listening at a concert
anyone who is reading the text
the reason the text is written
What is the definition of "purpose"?
the meaning of life
a Bad Bunny album
the reason the text is written
the reader the text is intended for
What is the "mood" of a text?
the feeling the passage evokes from the reader
the author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject
the time and place of the story
the summary of events in the story
What is the mood of the following text?
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"I will not!" she shouted, "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you run away and hide, you coward!"
Which sentence uses "its" or "it’s" correctly?
Which sentence uses "except" or "accept" correctly?
What literary device is used in this sentence?
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"The stars are dancing playfully in the sky."
simile
personification
verb
characterization
Which literary device is used in this sentence?
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"As blind as a bat"
Which section of the STAAR test is the best to start with?
Revising & Editing
Sleeping
Reading
Essay
Ask for a thesaurus; it has synonyms that may make more sense to you.
Ask your classmates around you.
What is the passing score for the English I STAAR?
39%
85%
59%
25%
Which of the following categories best fits this phrase: "according to the author"?
theme
inferences
vocabulary
author's purpose
Which of the following categories best fits this term: "diction"?
theme
inferences
vocabulary
characterization
Which of the following categories fits this question: "what is the impact"?
theme
inferences
characterization
organization
Which of the following categories fits this phrase: "what can the reader conclude"?
theme
inferences
author's purpose
organization
Which of the following categories fits this phrase: "most likely reason the author includes"?
theme
author's purpose
characterization
inferences
Which of the following is not tested in the Revising section of the test?
transitions
combining sentences
theme
redundant words and sentences
Your essay must have a thesis that is aligned to the prompt. How does the prompt begin?
The prompt says "Write an essay explaining..."
The prompt is the quote at the top of the page.
The prompt says "Think about..."
There is no prompt on the STAAR test.
Which section of the STAAR do you think will be the most difficult for you?
Revising
Editing
Expository Essay
Reading
What is the "tone" of a text?
the feeling the passage evokes from the reader
the author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject
the time and place of the story
the summary of events in the story
Taking the STAAR test makes me feel...
bored
nervous
annoyed
None of these
When comparing two texts, it is best to track similarities and differences between the ___.
characters
setting
theme
all of the above
To score highly on the essay, students must ___.
use academic language and grammar
connect examples to their thesis
have a clear thesis
all of the above
When a story has a conflict, that means it has ___.
problems the characters are facing.
issues with its structure.
too many characters in the story.
academic language.
If someone is kind to someone else, they are ___.
jovial
compassionate
irate
languid
If someone is messy, they are ___.
fastidious
studious
slovenly
ghastly
You are not allowed to use the texts on the test as examples in your STAAR essay.
True
False
After the test, you should go back through your answers to make sure you didn't make a mistake.
True
False
It is okay to have some grammar errors in your essay. In fact, you can still make a 4 with minor errors!
True
False
Passing the STAAR test is the only thing your teachers care about.
True
False
How important is it that you try your best on the test?
It is very important to me. I think I can do well.
It is important to me. I don't want to take Reading or English I again.
It is not important to me. I'm sure it'll work itself out.
It is not important to me. I don't really care about my studies.
Other
How many questions does the star test have on average?
100
45
65
130
I feel ready to take the STAAR test.
True
False
