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STAAR Review Game

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of a word.
a)
alliteration
b)
influence
c)
insight
2.
A force working against the main character, usually another character.
a)
influence
b)
antagonist
c)
climax
3.
The sequence of events in a (play, story, novel, or text)
a)
mood
b)
plot
c)
setting
4.
To retell the main parts or ideas of the text in your own words.
a)
stanza
b)
summary
c)
point of view
5.
A group of lines that form a unit in a poem.
a)
point of view
b)
stanza
c)
style
6.
Universal Message...
a)
Lesson
b)
Moral
c)
Theme
7.
A series of events that present and resolve a problem; it tells a story.
a)
plot
b)
summary
c)
character
d)
metaphor
8.
Commas are used for...
a)
Combine sentences with a FANBOY
b)
After introductory phrase/dependent clause/word
c)
Series/List & Interrupter (appositives, added info, etc.)
d)
All of the above
9.
Dashes are used for...
a)
To set off introductory series or concluding series
b)
To emphasize nonessential elements and set off explanations
c)
To indicate shifts and hesitations
d)
All of the above
10.
The literal meaning of a word (dictionary definition)
a)
denotation
b)
theme
c)
connotation
d)
sensory details
11.
The idea or feeling that a word creates in addition to its literal meaning
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
c)
theme
d)
syntax
12.
The reason an author writes; may be persuasive, informative, or entertaining.
a)
Purpose
b)
Point of View
c)
Opinions 
d)
Tone
13.
Events that help predict what will happen later in a story.
a)
Dialect
b)
Summary 
c)
Foreshadowing 
d)
Conflict 
14.
A character in a story tells the story
a)
Logical Appeal
b)
Emotional Appeal 
c)
3rd Person Point of View 
d)
1st Person Point of View 
15.
A pattern of nonfiction text in which ideas are presented in the order they occurred in the past: biography, autobiography.
a)
Cause & Effect
b)
Problem Resolution 
c)
Compare & Contrast
d)
Chronological Order 
16.
Figurative language that is a comparison between two things without using like or as.
a)
Conflict
b)
Problem Resolution 
c)
Metaphor
d)
Simile
17.
To give something non-human som human-like qualities (figurative language)  
a)
Onomatopoeia 
b)
Personification 
c)
Weird
d)
Simile 
18.
Comparison using like or as (figurative language) 
a)
Personification 
b)
Metaphor
c)
Simile 
d)
Hyperbole 
19.
 Story of a person's life as told  by someone else
a)
Poetry 
b)
Autobiography 
c)
Biography 
d)
Media
20.
Writing that is true.
a)
Informative Text
b)
Fiction 
c)
Poetry 
d)
Drama 
21.
The author's main idea.
a)
Arguments
b)
Author's message
c)
Stage direction
22.
A struggle between two forces.
a)
Insight
b)
Climax
c)
Conflict
23.
What is the best change we can make to this sentence: 

"It's to bad you were late to class," he said, "because I brought candy."
a)
Change It's to Its
b)
Change to to too
c)
Change he to He
d)
Change because to Because
24.

Which transition word is used to reveal a cause/effect relationship?

a)

Similarly,

b)

Therefore,

c)

In conclusion,

d)

Although...,

25.

Choose the correct sentence

a)

The 11-year old also began writing a diary it detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

b)

The 11-year old also began writing a diary. With details what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

c)

The 11-year old also began writing a diary that detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

d)

The sentence are written correctly in the paper.

26.

Identify the run-on sentence.

a)

I like learning English it makes me tired.

b)

I like learning English, but it makes me tired.

c)

I like learning English, even though it makes me tired.

d)

I like learning English; it makes me tired.

27.
Where should the comma go in the following sentence?
Although I love dogs I would rather have a cat.
a)
After dogs
b)
After rather
c)
No comma needed
28.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
29.
Which sentence is an independent clause?
a)
Jill likes to go to the beach.
b)
Whenever you finish.
c)
If you read The Outsiders.
d)
Before you eat breakfast.
30.
Which of the following are dependent clauses?
a)
While you were outside.
b)
If you don't study.
c)
When you get to the goal.
d)
all of the above
31.
Does this sentence need a comma?
The boy ran down the street and scratched his knee.
a)
Yes
b)
No
32.
Jumping off the cliff into the icy water
a)
fragment
b)
sentence
33.
Slowly dragging himself into the huddle
a)
fragment
b)
sentence
34.
Movies entertain millions of people every day the cinema is popular all over the world.
a)
Complete
b)
Run-on
35.
Ants are strong they can lift heavy objects. 
a)
Ants, are strong, they can, lift heavy objects.
b)
Ants are; strong. They; can lift heavy objects. 
c)
Ants are strong, and they can lift heavy objects. 
d)
correct as is
36.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Abraham Lincoln was born on Monday February 12 1809.

b)

Abraham Lincoln was born on Monday, February, 12 1809.

c)

Abraham Lincoln was born on Monday, February 12, 1809.

d)

Abraham Lincoln was born on, Monday, February 12, 1809.

37.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

While I do my homework, I listen to music loudly.

b)

While I do my homework I listen to music, loudly.

c)

While I do my homework I listen to music loudly.

d)

While, I do my homework, I listen to music loudly.

38.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

"I do, too," replied James "but I like science fiction movies more."

b)

"I do, too" replied James "but I like science fiction movies more."

c)

"I do, too," replied James, "but I like science fiction movies more."

d)

"I do, too," replied James ",but I like science fiction movies more."

39.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Your postcard came on Thursday, July 24 in the morning.

b)

Your postcard came on Thursday July 24, in the morning.

c)

Your postcard came on Thursday, July 24, in the morning.

d)

Your postcard came on Thursday July 24 in the morning.

40.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Gianna, who likes to sing, is in the talent show.

b)

Gianna who likes to sing, is in the talent show.

c)

Gianna, who likes to sing is, in the talent show.

d)

Gianna, who likes to sing is in the talent, show.

41.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

If you are hungry, you should make a sandwich.

b)

If you are hungry you should make a sandwich.

c)

If you are hungry, you should, make a sandwich.

d)

If you are hungry, you should make a, sandwich.

42.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

I went down the long dirt road late at night.

b)

I went down the long, dirt, road late at night.

c)

I went down the long, dirt road late at night.

d)

I went down the long dirt road, late at night.

43.

When combining sentences, is a comma strong enough to separate two independent clauses?

a)

Of course!

b)

Never.

c)

Sometimes.

d)

Only if it has the help of a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

44.

What type of sentence is this sentence:

While I do my homework, I listen to music loudly.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound Complex

d)

Simple

45.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

"I like that sweater however it only comes in one color."

b)

"I like that sweater however, it only comes in one color."

c)

"I like that sweater; however it only comes in one color."

d)

"I like that sweater; however, it only comes in one color."

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