WorksheetsQuestion Bank for Grade 8 English
Total questions: 279
Worksheet time: 2hrs 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
If you get stuck on a multiple choice question, you should...
a)
Cry
b)
Give up
c)
Drop out of school
d)
Eliminate wrong answer choices
2.
What should you do if you cannot find the exact word you are looking for in the dictionary?
a)
Look for the root/base word
b)
Eliminate it because you don't know what it means
c)
Throw the dictionary and yell
d)
Choose it because it seems smart
3.
Is it okay to skip a difficult question and come back to it later?
a)
Yes
b)
No
4.
If you finish early, you should...
a)
Go back and double check your essay for errors
b)
Go back and double check the multiple choice for errors
c)
Turn in your test without double checking it
d)
Get up and leave
5.
Why should you eat breakfast on test day?
a)
So you will not have to study.
b)
So you can think clearly.
c)
So you will know all the answers.
d)
So you will not be nervous.
6.
What should you do if you don't understand the test directions?
a)
Ask the teacher to explain them to you.
b)
Guess at what they mean and get started.
c)
Re-read them six times.
d)
Put your head down.
7.
What should you do the night before testing?
a)
Stay up late on snapchat
b)
Go to bed early and get a goodnight sleep
c)
Eat a lot of junk food
d)
Play video games all night
8.
What are you allowed to do after you complete your test?
a)
Read a book
b)
Listen to music
c)
Leave the room and go outside
d)
Talk to your neighbor
9.
What can the teacher help you with during the test?
a)
nothing
b)
Directions
c)
Answering a question
d)
Explaining the question
10.
What should you do with your cell phone once you enter your testing room?
a)
Hide it in your backpack
b)
Put it in your pocket
c)
Turn it in to the teacher
d)
Argue about why you have to turn it in
11.
What should you do once you answer all questions, but before you turn it in?
a)
check over it and make sure all questions have answers
b)
nothing, I'm good!
c)
Take a nap and check it later
d)
get up and hand it to the teacher
12.
Which of the following is a good general testing strategy?
a)
Answer C on all questions
b)
Skim the directions, and guess the best answer quickly
c)
Answer A on all questions
d)
Write out a word bank of strategies and key terms before
13.
When working on a reading passage question, which strategy is best?
a)
Read, Re-Read, and take notes to determine answers.
b)
Skim the passage, read answers, match answers to words.
c)
Read once, very carefully, then answer.
d)
Skim, answer, then return later if you have time.
14.
One of the most important testing strategies is...
a)
Slow down and think about what I am reading and answering
b)
Wait until I am told what to do by the teacher
c)
Come late to class
d)
Rush through the test and don't through all the questions
15.
About what time should you go to sleep tonight to feel fully rested and ready to take your STAAR test tomorrow?
a)
6:00 PM
b)
1:00 AM
c)
10:00 PM
d)
4:00 AM
16.
After the test you may do the following? (More than 1 answer)
a)
Draw
b)
Talk
c)
Sleep
d)
Play on your phone.
e)
Read a book.
17.
You may bring the following to your testing room:
a)
Book
b)
Snack
c)
Water
d)
Pencil
18.
Which is NOT a good testing strategy?
a)
Using the reference materials
b)
Drawing a picture or model
c)
Making a table
d)
Taking a nap
19.
Which genre has characters?
a)
Biography
b)
Nonfiction
c)
All Fiction
d)
Traditional Literature
20.
What is the first thing you should do when reading a selection?
a)
Look at the answer choices
b)
Number the paragraphs
c)
Name the Genre
d)
Just start reading
21.
Which genre has stanzas?
a)
Poetry
b)
Biography
c)
Paired Passage
d)
Fiction
22.
What does the word convey mean?
a)
What the author is trying to tell me
b)
the ending
c)
How the passage is organized
d)
main idea
23.
STAAR Question: How does the setting advance the plot?
What is this question asking you to do?
a)
To choose the answer choice that explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.
b)
To choose the answer that shows how the character's actions are causing the plot of the story to move forward.
c)
To choose the answer choice that shows how the mood is causing the plot of the story to move forward.
d)
To choose the answer choice that explains how the conflict is causing the plot of the story to move forward.
24.
STAAR Question: What is the significance of the crowd returning at lunchtime to watch Maniac?
How is the word "significance" being used in this sentence?
a)
problem
b)
synonynm
c)
order
d)
importance
25.
STAAR Question: What is the most likely reason the poet used capitalization in line 6?
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
a)
correct usage of writing conventions
b)
graphical or visual elements
c)
theme
d)
conflict
26.
STAAR Question: The author organizes this selection by ----
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
a)
main idea
b)
text structure
c)
conflict
d)
supporting details
27.
STAAR Question: Which sentence from the selection states an opinion?
Which two of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?
a)
Reread the entire selection and separate all facts from opinion.
b)
Write a summary of the selection.
c)
Read the answer choices and look for opinion words such as: definitely, obviously, clearly, unfair.
d)
Read the answer choices and mark the opinions with 'O' and the facts with 'F' next to each answer choice
28.
STAAR Question: What does the break between stanzas 2 and 3 help the poet convey?
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
a)
figurative language
b)
theme
c)
graphical elements
d)
tone
29.
STAAR Question: The abrupt dialogue in the poem helps convey the idea that the characters are ----
How is the word abrupt being used in this sentence?
a)
short or choppy dialogue
b)
long or expanded dialogue
30.
STAAR Question: The playwright uses the sounds of rain and thunder throughout selection mainly to ----
What is a playwright?
a)
author of a poem
b)
author of nonfiction text
c)
author of dramas
31.
STAAR Question: The author begins and ends the selection with this idea in order to emphasize that ----
Which of the following is the best synonym for the word emphasize?
a)
determine
b)
conclude
c)
point out
32.
STAAR Question: What lesson does the narrator learn while spending time with her grandmother?
What skill are you being asked to use in this sentence?
a)
main idea
b)
theme
c)
conflict
d)
character motivation
33.
STAAR Question: Which sentence from the blog entry is an example of stereotyping?
What is stereotyping?
a)
being racist against someone
b)
denying someone the same rights
c)
making a general statement about a group of people that is usually untrue
d)
a type of font being used
34.
The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.
Using your context clues, which is a synonym for grueling?
a)
loud
b)
easy
c)
tiring
d)
short
35.
What is a commonplace assertion?
a)
a statement that can always be proven true
b)
a statement of personal belief, feeling, or thought
c)
a statement that many people assume true, but is not always true
d)
a statement of defense by the answer choice
36.
What is a claim?
a)
a statement that be proven with text evidence
b)
a statement that many people assume to be true, but is not always so
c)
a statement of personal belief, feeling, or thought
d)
a statement of defense by the answer choice
37.
Where can you find the main idea in a passage?
a)
in the last paragraph
b)
in the passage
c)
in the first paragraph
d)
in the title
38.
An inference is...
a)
text evidence + background knowledge (schema)
b)
making a wild guess
c)
summarising the text
d)
information you can find directly in the text
39.
Text evidence are clues that help readers make an inference.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
To infer, a reader must...
a)
use their own words to retell what the text is mostly about.
b)
locate the figurative language that is in the text.
c)
figure out something that wasn't completely explained in the text.
d)
think about how to answer a multiple choice question.
41.
What can you infer about the following:
Sofia threw on mismatched socks and forgot to brush her teeth. She ran out the door just in time to see the bus drive by.
a)
Sofia was dressing up as a clown.
b)
Sofia was practicing for the big race.
c)
Sofia was mad!
d)
Sofia's alarm didn't go off, and she was late for school.
42.
the most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about
a)
cause
b)
main idea
c)
setting
d)
theme
43.
The reason an author decides to write about a specific topic (persuade, inform, entertain)
a)
main idea
b)
summary
c)
author's purpose
d)
effect
44.
life lesson, meaning, or moral of a story or a poem
a)
effect
b)
main idea
c)
mood
d)
theme
45.
the time and place of a story
a)
effect
b)
setting
c)
theme
d)
contrast
46.
to tell what will happen next
a)
predict
b)
clarify
c)
compare
d)
infer
47.
If the question includes the word suggests, I know that this is a or an _____________ question.
a)
right there
b)
vocabulary
c)
inference
d)
theme
48.
What is an excerpt?
a)
a book or story
b)
a quotation
c)
an inference
d)
a piece of a larger writing
49.
What does primarily mean?
a)
mostly or most importantly
b)
first or at the beginning
c)
not very important
d)
inference or conclusion
50.
A questions that asks for supporting details or something that supports an idea is asking for...
a)
an inference
b)
evidence
c)
a selection
d)
a definition
51.
If something is revealed it is...
a)
hidden
b)
closed
c)
done again
d)
shown or made known
52.
Non-fiction is...
a)
true and informational
b)
not real
53.
Expresses means to
a)
squeeze
b)
go very fast
c)
communicate
d)
listen
54.
Brianna did not like many of her roommate’s habits. Tory regularly dropped dirty clothes on the floor. Once she even left the front door unlocked when she went for a run in the neighborhood! Brianna even thought about looking for a new roommate. However, Tory had been one of her best friends for the past 5 years. Brianna decided tomorrow, she would just talk to Tory about it.
What is Brianna’s main problem?
What is Brianna’s main problem?
a)
Tory is her best friend
b)
Tory dropped dirty clothes on the floor
c)
Tory had habits that were bothering her
d)
Tory would not change
55.
Brianna did not like many of her roommate’s habits. Tory regularly dropped dirty clothes on the floor. Once she even left the front door unlocked when she went for a run in the neighborhood! Brianna even thought about looking for a new roommate. However, Tory had been one of her best friends for the past 5 years. Brianna decided tomorrow, she would just talk to Tory about it.
The setting of the paragraph is most likely at….
The setting of the paragraph is most likely at….
a)
Brianna and Tory’s apartment
b)
the school Brianna and Tory attend
c)
their parent’s house
d)
in the neighborhood
56.
George Washington is best known for being our first president. He laid the foundation for the great country we live in today. Before he took on this important role, he was a leader in many other ways. He was an officer in the French and Indian war, in 1775 he became the commander and chief of the Continental Army, and he presided over the Constitutional Convention. All of these important experiences helped mold Washington into the man he became as our president.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
Washington led our country in many different roles
b)
Washington was more than just our president
c)
The United States would not be what it is today without George Washington
d)
Washington was a president, leader of the army, and organizer for the Constitutional Convention
57.
Great White Sharks can be 20 feet long and weigh around 4,000 pounds. They have special sensors in their noses that help them find prey. Great White Sharks can also swim at very high speeds, and sometimes even jump right out of the water to catch their prey! They prefer to eat seals and dolphins, but they’ll attack any warm-blooded creature, including humans.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Great White Sharks are dangerous animals
b)
Great White Sharks have sharp teeth
c)
Great White Sharks attack humans
d)
Great White Sharks swim at high speeds
58.
The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.
a)
True
b)
False
59.
A theme should be a statement, not just one word.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
60.
"True love can conquer anything" is an example of a story's what?
a)
Main Idea
b)
Motto
c)
Summary
d)
Theme
61.
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.
62.
2) When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?
a)
a. look for clues in the text
b)
b. skip it and keep reading
c)
c. look it up in a dictionary
d)
d. ask the teacher what it means
63.
3) Based on the context clues what does ecstatic means?
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
a)
a. nervous
b)
b. watchful
c)
c. discouraged
d)
d. excited
64.
8) What does truncated mean?
I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.
a)
a. cut short
b)
b. finished
c)
c. overly long
d)
d. boring
65.
Every time I ask my mom to do something, she tells me that she will be there to help me in "five minutes." I have learned over the years that her five minutes is not a literal five minutes, but that she'll be there as as soon as she can.
What does the word literal mean?
What does the word literal mean?
a)
the actual meaning
b)
using figurative language
c)
an exaggeration
66.
I heard my mom and dad in the kitchen yesterday morning. It was Saturday, so I decided to try to sleep in. Unfortunately, the distinct smell of pancakes came drifting up to my room and made me hungry. I got out of bed and headed downstairs for breakfast.
What does the word distinct mean?
What does the word distinct mean?
a)
the same as everything else
b)
ordinary
c)
easily recognized
67.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
68.
Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.
a)
jealous
b)
confident
c)
comfortable
69.
A group of lines arranged together in a poem is a/an ________.
a)
internal rhyme
b)
line
c)
image
d)
stanza
70.
______ is language that appeals to senses and helps the reader see, hear, feel, smell, or taste the scenes described.
a)
imagery
b)
symbol
c)
line
d)
meter
71.
The poet’s feelings (attitude) toward the subject of the poem
a)
Tone
b)
Mood
72.
The SUMMARY has the main idea of the text with supporting details.
a)
True
b)
False
73.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
a)
Who is the main character?
b)
What point is the author trying to make?
c)
What is one small detail?
d)
What is the falling action?
74.
Ferrets make great pets. They are a small animal and do not need much space. Ferrets are cute, smart and very fun. Another good quality of a ferret is that they are practically silent, so they are great for apartments. If you are thinking about getting a pet, consider a ferret.
All are examples of details except?
All are examples of details except?
a)
Ferrets are small and quiet
b)
Ferrets are fun
c)
Ferrets are cute and smart
d)
Ferrets make great pets
75.
What luck, I finally have a day off from work and the weather is perfect. It is sunny and cool with a mild breeze blowing. I have been waiting for a day like this for a long time.
Make an inference for the above situation.
Make an inference for the above situation.
a)
It's a great time to get some house work done
b)
There is a good chance it is going to rain
c)
School will probably be cancelled
d)
This will be great day to do something outside.
76.
Crayons have been used by people for many years. The idea to combine wax with color goes back thousands of years. The Egyptians used beeswax combined with color to paint on stones. They then used heat to melt the wax so it would stay in place. This method was used by many people around the world in the 17th and 18th centuries, in fact, it is still used today. While this may not be the easiest way to complete an art project, it is still an interesting way to add color to an object.
Which is the best main idea for this passage?
Which is the best main idea for this passage?
a)
Crayons are cool
b)
Crayons have only been around for a few years.
c)
Though different from today, Crayons have been used by people for
hundreds of years.
hundreds of years.
d)
Not all crayons are the same
77.
Vote for Carl for class president! Carl is a leader! Last year in fourth grade, he was a great vice-president. This year he volunteers to help with after-school clubs. He will do great things for our class! Carl promises more school dances. And better choices at lunch. So vote for Carl for class president
The author tried to persuade us to vote for Carl by telling about his ____.
The author tried to persuade us to vote for Carl by telling about his ____.
a)
accomplishments and promises
b)
grades and behavior
c)
family and friends
d)
plans
78.
United States currency denominations above $100 are not available from the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve System, or the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. On July 14, 1969, the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve System announced that currency notes in denominations of $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 would be discontinued immediately due to lack of use. Although they were issued until 1969, they were last printed in 1945.
What is the main idea of the passage?
What is the main idea of the passage?
a)
There used to be really large denominations of U.S. currency.
b)
In 1945, the US stopped making $10,000 bills.
c)
The US only prints bills that are $100 or less because large bills were rarely
used.
used.
d)
The Department of the Treasure, the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing make US currency.
Engraving and Printing make US currency.
79.
Teenagers that are 14 or 15 years old must work outside of school hours. They are not allowed to work more than 3 hours on a school day, including Fridays, and they are only allowed to work 8 hours or less on a nonschool day. Teens of these ages are allowed to work no more than 18 hours during a week when school is in session and no more that 40 hours during a week when school is not in session (summer and school breaks). Teens are allowed to work between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.-except between June 1 and Labor day when the evening hour is extended to 9 p.m.
The author wrote this article most likely to -
The author wrote this article most likely to -
a)
Encourage teenagers to work more hours
b)
Convince teens to enjoy their youth and not work too much
c)
Explain the rules of working hours to employers
d)
Describe possible jobs students of this age group can hold.
80.
A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone or severe tropical storm that originates in areas of low pressure equatorial regions of the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October. Parts of the Southwest United States and the Pacific Coast are subjected to heavy rains and floods each year due to hurricanes off of Mexico.
How does the author organize this paragraph?
How does the author organize this paragraph?
a)
It describes what causes hurricanes and illustrates their effects.
b)
It explains the problems that are associated with hurricanes and suggesting
possible solutions.
possible solutions.
c)
It illustrates the cycle that a hurricane goes through in the order they occur.
d)
It describes many facts about hurricanes.
81.
But Buck was neither house-dog nor kennel-dog. The whole realm was his. He plunged into the swimming tank or went hunting with the Judge's sons; he escorted Mollie and Alice, the Judge's daughters, on long twilight or early morning rambles; on wintry nights he lay at the Judge's feet before the roaring library fire; he carried the Judge's grandsons on his back, or rolled them in the grass, and guarded their footsteps through wild adventures down to the fountain in the stable yard, and even beyond, where the paddocks were, and the berry patches. Among the terriers he stalked imperiously, and Toots and Ysabel he utterly ignored, for he was king,—king over all creeping, crawling, flying things of Judge Miller's place, humans included.
What does the excerpt suggest about Buck?
What does the excerpt suggest about Buck?
a)
He feels brave.
b)
He feels adored.
c)
He feels discouraged.
d)
He feels courageous.
82.
You just finished reading a magazine article that included some alarming statistics about pollution and how people are damaging the planet with everyday decisions that they make. The article also includes some suggestions on how you can help improve the Earth's situation for future generations.
The author's primary purpose for writing this article is most
likely:
The author's primary purpose for writing this article is most
likely:
a)
to inform the readers about pollution
b)
to inform the readers about Earth
c)
to persuade readers to change certain habits that will help
the Earth.
the Earth.
d)
to persuade readers not to pollute the Earth by littering.
83.
Which point of view reflects the narrator’s thoughts and feelings in every aspect of the story?
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person
84.
What does matches mean on a STAAR test question?
a)
starting a fire
b)
the same or similar
c)
one or the other
d)
part of a larger text or story
85.
Which of the following is NOT another word or synonym for theme?
a)
main idea
b)
moral
c)
lesson
d)
message
86.
Sensory language used by the author helps the reader to see or visualize what they are reading. Choose an example of sensory language below.
a)
The walls shook and vibrated like the tail of a rattle snake.
b)
It was extremely windy outside.
c)
The walls of the house shook.
d)
The wind blew the trees.
87.
In the question, "Which sentence best illustrates Noah's conflict?", illustrates means:
a)
evidence
b)
names
c)
explains
d)
infers
88.
The best way to summarize a non-fiction story is to
a)
use information from the end of the story
b)
use information from the beginning of the story
c)
Use somebody, wanted, but, so, then
d)
use information from the Beginning, Middle, and End
89.
What is spoken conversation between 2 or more characters
a)
stage directions
b)
dialogue
c)
scene
d)
playwright
90.
What is a sudden and unexpected change?
a)
abrupt
b)
quickly
c)
immediate
d)
unexpected
91.
What is the general attitude of the poem?
a)
mood
b)
idea
c)
theme
d)
tone
92.
What means to give importance to?
a)
significance
b)
infer
c)
contribute
d)
emphasize
93.
What text structure uses these key words?
problem, issue, cause, since, consequently, therefore, as a result
problem, issue, cause, since, consequently, therefore, as a result
a)
problem/solution
b)
cause/effect
c)
compare/contrast
d)
sequence/chronological
94.
What text structure uses these key words?
similar, alike, same, both, just like, different, unlike, in contrast, on the other hand
similar, alike, same, both, just like, different, unlike, in contrast, on the other hand
a)
problem/solution
b)
cause/effect
c)
compare/contrast
d)
sequence/chronological
95.
What text structure uses these key words?
before, in the beginning, to start, finally, during, in the middle, after
before, in the beginning, to start, finally, during, in the middle, after
a)
problem/solution
b)
cause/effect
c)
compare/contrast
d)
sequence/chronological
96.
STAAR Question: Which sentence from the selection states an opinion?
Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?
Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?
a)
Reread the entire selection and separate all the facts from opinion.
b)
Read the answer choices and look for opinion words (such as: definitely, obviously, clearly, unfair).
c)
Write a summary of the selection.
97.
Which word means the same as convey?
a)
communicate
b)
steal
c)
contact
d)
free
98.
What does chronological mean?
a)
having to do with a watch
b)
to happen before
c)
out of order
d)
arranged in time order
99.
The definition of imagery is-
a)
words that create suspense in fiction
b)
words in poetry that rhyme
c)
words that appeal to the five senses and help the reader understand the story
d)
something that you see on TV that is very graphic
100.
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
101.
Descriptive or figurative language in writing where the author uses words that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
a)
rhyme
b)
poem
c)
simile
d)
imagery
102.
Autobiography is written in the _________ person because it is the author's own story.
a)
second
b)
first
c)
third
103.
Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagra Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
a)
The American Falls is 167 feet high
b)
The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high
c)
Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America
d)
It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie
104.
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.
105.
Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
dark
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
dark
a)
Playing at a park
b)
Going to a movie
c)
Going to school
d)
Ghosts
106.
Students should be required to wear school uniforms. Wearing uniforms would create a sense of unity among students and promote togetherness. Furthermore, it would help students save time because they wouldn't have to spend so much time picking out their clothes each morning.
The author's purpose is.....
The author's purpose is.....
a)
to explain what school uniforms look like
b)
to persuade the reader that students should wear uniforms
c)
to persuade the reader that students shouldn't spend so much time picking out clothes
d)
to compare students who wear uniforms to students who do not
107.
In a 2013 survey by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and uniform manufacturer Lands' End, 86% of school leaders said uniforms make "a significant, positive impact on peer pressure," and 64% said uniforms reduce bullying.
Fact or Opinion?
Fact or Opinion?
a)
It is a FACT because it states how someone FEELS
b)
It is an OPINION because it states how someone FEELS
c)
It is a FACT because it states VERIFIABLE TRUTH
d)
It is an OPINION because it states VERIFIABLE TRUTH
108.
The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays. However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans. How are these holidays different?
a)
Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.
b)
Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.
c)
Both holidays are in the summer.
109.
Are you a musician? Would you like to connect with other music makers? You’ve got choices when it comes to musical programs at Morton University. If you join the marching band, you’ll play in front of thousands at our football games. If you join the jazz band, you’ll play at our dances and elite alumni events. Each of these programs can help you become a better musician. The jazz band is a little smaller than the marching band but there is more room for improvisation. Of course if you join the marching band, you’ll get to wear a cool cape. The choice is yours. What type of text structure is this story?
a)
Compare/Contrast
b)
Sequence/Order of Importance
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Problem/Solution
110.
Timelines are used in Non-Fiction to give you information in what format?
a)
Alphabetically
b)
From most important events to least important
c)
Just to add a new deminsion to the text
d)
They are set up in date order, showing important events in the order that they occurred in the passage.
111.
Stage directions are written in italics, brackets, or parenthesis to..
a)
Give the reader an idea of what the theme, lesson or moral is to the play.
b)
Lines that actors read on stage.
c)
Tell the actors where to go on stage and what kind of expression, body language, or actions to do. They also help a person reading understand what the actors would be doing on stage.
d)
Part of the script where the narrator is reading.
112.
Which strategy should you use while reading a passage?
a)
Write the main idea for each paragraph
b)
Underline every sentence
c)
Circle each paragraph
d)
label the title
113.
Name one way to learn about a character’s personality?
a)
Through dialogue of a character in another text.
b)
Reading backwards.
c)
The character's actions.
d)
none of the above
114.
What does Inference mean?
a)
finding details in a story
b)
Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea
c)
Giving a reason for your answer
d)
Using what I know
115.
Rubin dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPod to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble. What inference can you make about Rubin?
a)
He is looking for his homework
b)
He is looking for his iPod
c)
He often gets in trouble
d)
He is looking for his lunch
116.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Respect your elders.
d)
Slow and steady wins the race.
117.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Slow and steady wins the race.
b)
Don't be lazy.
c)
We are stronger together than we are apart.
d)
If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.
118.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal.
b)
Don't judge others. You don't know what they are capable of.
c)
Being beautiful is the most important thing.
d)
Swans are prettier than ducks.
119.
Today was Wendell's birthday. He barely slept last night. He jumped out of bed and ran downstairs to the smell of pancakes cooking.
What would Wendell's mood be on his birthday?
What would Wendell's mood be on his birthday?
a)
Crazy
b)
Fearful
c)
Distant
d)
Excited
120.
While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
121.
The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
122.
Before editing your writing, the first step should be to revise. Begin by reading each paragraph separately, and then find the topic sentence for each one. Next, make sure all the sentences relate to that topic sentence. Finally, look at how the paragraphs work together. Make sure there are transitional words between each paragraph so your writing flows together smoothly.
a)
order & sequence
b)
descriptive
c)
compare & contrast
d)
problem & solution
123.
This has been the worse summer in years for acorn production in northeastern forests. While some may think this is not a big deal, in fact it is. If there are fewer acorns, it may result in a decrease in populations of squirrels and field mice. Since these animals are often hosts to insects, including ticks, the ticks will be on the move and more likely to bite humans. As a result, scientists expect to see an increase in the number of cases of Lyme Disease, an infection carried by ticks.
a)
problem & solution
b)
compare & contrast
c)
cause & effect
d)
descriptive
124.
Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
125.
Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
126.
STAAR Question: What is the significance of the crowd returning at lunchtime to watch Maniac?
How is the word "significance" being used in this sentence?
How is the word "significance" being used in this sentence?
a)
problem
b)
synonym
c)
order
d)
importance
127.
STAAR Question: Paragraph 7 mainly focuses on -
What skill are you being asked to use for this question?
What skill are you being asked to use for this question?
a)
summary
b)
main idea
c)
context clues
d)
conflict
128.
STAAR Question: The author organizes this selection by -
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
a)
main idea
b)
conflict
c)
supporting details
d)
text structure
129.
Which of the following is not an author's purpose?
a)
to explain
b)
to persuade
c)
to entertain
d)
to give information
e)
to make you cry
130.
Which word means the same as benefit?
a)
hinder
b)
help
c)
find
d)
clean
131.
Which word(s) means the same as phrase?
a)
a title
b)
an expression or remark
c)
a special way of speaking
d)
a kind of language
132.
STAAR QUESTION: How does the setting advance the plot?
What is this question asking you to do?
What is this question asking you to do?
a)
To choose the answer choice that explains how the conflict is causing the plot of the story to move forward.
b)
To choose the answer that shows how the character's actions are causing the plot of the story to move forward.
c)
To choose the answer choice that shows how the mood is causing the plot of the story to move forward.
d)
To choose the answer choice that explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.
133.
STAAR Question: Which sentence from the selection states an opinion?
Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?
Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?
a)
Reread the entire selection and separate all the facts from opinion.
b)
Read the answer choices and look for opinion words (such as: definitely, obviously, clearly, unfair).
c)
Write a summary of the selection.
134.
STAAR Question: The author organizes this selection by -
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
a)
main idea
b)
conflict
c)
supporting details
d)
text structure
135.
in the time order in which events happened
a)
chronological order
b)
description
c)
problem
d)
cause
136.
the perspective from which a story is told
a)
narrator
b)
point of view
c)
first person
d)
third person
137.
When a portion of the story goes back in time
a)
foreshadow
b)
setting
c)
theme
d)
flashback
138.
the use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot
a)
flashback
b)
setting
c)
foreshadow
d)
plot
139.
to draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented using prior knowledge
a)
inference/infer
b)
context clues
c)
guess
d)
root words
140.
a practical lesson about right and wrong
a)
moral
b)
theme
c)
main idea
d)
setting
141.
a literary work from the imagination and is not real
a)
nonfiction
b)
poetry
c)
fiction
d)
historical
142.
writing that is factual, it explains or describes something
a)
nonfiction
b)
historical
c)
fiction
d)
poetry
143.
words that appeal to the reader's senses
a)
poetry
b)
sensory language
c)
figurative language
d)
alliteration
144.
Why does an author write a fiction passage?
a)
to give information
b)
to teach a lesson or share an emotion
c)
to share information
d)
to explain how something works
145.
What can be found below or next a photo?
a)
footnote
b)
caption
c)
index
d)
table of content
146.
The word visualize means
a)
what something sounds like
b)
what something smells like
c)
what something looks like
d)
what something feels like
147.
If you are going to finish something no matter what, you are
a)
crazy
b)
silly
c)
challenging
d)
determined
148.
The following terms are associated with plot
a)
characterization, theme, conflict, chapters
b)
drama, poem, poet, stanza
c)
biography, autobiography, memoir
d)
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/denouement
149.
If an event builds tension it
a)
happens in the beginning of the story
b)
causes the conflict to get more intense
c)
it happens to the main character only
d)
it helps resolve the conflict
150.
a ________________ is a poem's "paragraph"
a)
line
b)
stanza
c)
verse
d)
limerick
151.
When you make comparisons, you look for _______________
a)
similarities
b)
differences
c)
opinions
d)
facts
152.
stage directions tell the characters
a)
dialogue
b)
secrets
c)
how to speak and where to go
d)
how to speak and monologues
153.
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.
154.
Some people say that the White House has ghosts. The most famous ghost is Abraham Lincoln. He is often seen standing in his room looking out the window. Even Eleanor Roosevelt said that she saw him. There is a legend that old Abe walks back and forth all night before something terrible is about to happen. This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
what Lincoln's ghost is like
b)
when Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walked
c)
how many ghosts the White House has
d)
how ghosts show when something will happen
155.
What is the definition for 1st Person Point of View?
a)
An outside narrator tells the story
b)
The main character tells the story
c)
A character in the story that tells the story
d)
The reason why the author wrote the piece
156.
What is the definition of 3rd Person Point of View?
a)
An outside narrator tells the story
b)
The enemy of the main character
c)
Why something happens
d)
To tell
157.
Another word, or synonym, for tension is...
a)
strong
b)
stress
c)
happiness
d)
beginning
158.
STAAR Question: Which sentence from the selection states an opinion?
Which two of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?
a)
Reread the entire selection and separate all facts from opinion.
b)
Write a summary of the selection.
c)
Read the answer choices and look for opinion words such as: definitely, obviously, clearly, unfair.
d)
Read the answer choices and mark the opinions with 'O' and the facts with 'F' next to each answer choice
159.
STAAR Question: What does the break between stanzas 2 and 3 help the poet convey?
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
a)
figurative language
b)
theme
c)
graphical elements
d)
tone
160.
STAAR Question: The abrupt dialogue in the poem helps convey the idea that the characters are ----
How is the word abrupt being used in this sentence?
a)
short or choppy dialogue
b)
long or expanded dialogue
161.
STAAR Question: The playwright uses the sounds of rain and thunder throughout selection mainly to ----
What is a playwright?
a)
author of a poem
b)
author of nonfiction text
c)
author of dramas
162.
STAAR Question: Which sentence from the blog entry is an example of stereotyping?
What is stereotyping?
a)
being racist against someone
b)
denying someone the same rights
c)
making a general statement about a group of people that is usually untrue
d)
a type of font being used
163.
The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.
Using your context clues, which is a synonym for grueling?
a)
loud
b)
easy
c)
tiring
d)
short
164.
What is a commonplace assertion?
a)
a statement that can always be proven true
b)
a statement of personal belief, feeling, or thought
c)
a statement that many people assume true, but is not always true
d)
a statement of defense by the answer choice
165.
What is a claim?
a)
a statement that be proven with text evidence
b)
a statement that many people assume to be true, but is not always so
c)
a statement of personal belief, feeling, or thought
d)
a statement of defense by the answer choice
166.
STAAR Question: Paragraph 7 mainly focuses on -
What skill are you being asked to use for this question?
What skill are you being asked to use for this question?
a)
summary
b)
main idea
c)
context clues
d)
conflict
167.
STAAR Question: The author begins and ends the selection with this idea in order to emphasize that -
Which of the following is the best synonym for the word emphasize -
Which of the following is the best synonym for the word emphasize -
a)
determine
b)
conclude
c)
point out
168.
STAAR Question: What lesson does the narrator learn while spending time with her grandmother?
What skill are you being asked to use in this sentence?
What skill are you being asked to use in this sentence?
a)
main idea
b)
theme
c)
conflict
d)
character motivation
169.
The problem in a story is the...
a)
theme
b)
resolution
c)
climax
d)
conflict
170.
Climax is...
a)
Events that make up a story
b)
The exploding part of story/ turning point of story
c)
setting and characters
d)
the solution to the problem
171.
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
172.
What is the Time and Place of the Story?
a)
Rising Action
b)
Plot
c)
Conflict
d)
Setting
173.
Which of the following could NEVER be a theme of a story?
a)
Always try your best.
b)
Hard work pays off
c)
Never trust a wolf dressed like an old lady
d)
True friends help each other in times of need.
174.
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
175.
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
176.
Which part of the plot
creates tension and suspense?
creates tension and suspense?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
177.
Which part of the plot is
the most intense?
the most intense?
a)
falling action
b)
exposition
c)
exposition
d)
climax
178.
There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early. What does “expedite” mean?
a)
quicken
b)
agree on
c)
sue
d)
discuss
179.
If you count all the votes in an area that heavily supports candidate A, and only some of the votes in an area that heavily supports candidate B, you’ll skew the results in favor of candidate A. What does “skew” mean?
a)
roast
b)
ignore
c)
change
d)
ask
180.
We walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark planet? We doubted that. Which word is a synonym of “trepidation”?
a)
movement
b)
worry
c)
enjoyment
d)
laughter
181.
Kathy was looking for a strong but light material to use for making her water jugs. Unfortunately, she chose noodelite. It proved to too porous to hold jelly. A porous material _____.
a)
is good for holding things that you pour
b)
protects you in pouring rain
c)
allows liquids to flow through it
d)
is necessary for making bowling balls
182.
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
183.
No one suspected that Jerry was a spy. On the surface he behaved like any normal citizen. When his covert activity was discovered and announced to the world, we were all shocked. What does covert mean?
a)
friendly
b)
loud
c)
hidden
d)
helpful
184.
The workers stood in front of the factory and wondered what to do next. The doors were locked and the windows were boarded up. They doubted that they would even collect their final pay checks now that the company was insolvent. What does insolvent mean?
a)
hiring new workers
b)
broke, or out of money
c)
changing a name
d)
making too much money
185.
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
186.
“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
187.
What do you need to do when you mark ANY text?
a)
Write plot symbols
b)
Box the characters
c)
Highlight text features
d)
Highlight unknown words
188.
What is line A on the plot diagram?
a)
Resolution
b)
Conflict
c)
Exposition
d)
Rising Action
189.
What is line D on the plot diagram?
a)
Resolution
b)
Falling Action
c)
Exposition
d)
Rising Action
190.
What is a small portion or section of a play
a)
act
b)
props
c)
scene
d)
playwright
191.
What compares 2 unlike things without using like or as?
a)
alliteration
b)
personification
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
192.
What tells the moral or the lesson of the story?
a)
main idea
b)
point of view
c)
imagery
d)
theme
193.
What is the position in which the story is told from?
a)
1st person
b)
point of view
c)
3rd person
d)
7th person
194.
What uses words that appeal to the senses?
a)
imagery
b)
figurative language
c)
tone
d)
pictures
195.
What is a group of lines in a poem?
a)
repetition
b)
stanza
c)
lines
d)
scene
196.
What means the importance of?
a)
significance
b)
infer
c)
contribute
d)
emphasize
197.
What text structure uses these key words?
before, in the beginning, to start, finally, during, in the middle, after
before, in the beginning, to start, finally, during, in the middle, after
a)
problem/solution
b)
cause/effect
c)
compare/contrast
d)
sequence/chronological
198.
STAAR Question: How does the setting influence the plot of a story?
How is influence being used in this sentence?
a)
beginning
b)
effect
c)
determine
d)
apply
199.
STAAR Question: What is the significance of the crowd returning at lunchtime to watch Maniac?
How is the word "significance" being used in this sentence?
a)
problem
b)
synonynm
c)
order
d)
importance
200.
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.
201.
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.
202.
When's the best time to stop and reread a piece of text?
a)
When you come across something you don't understand
b)
When you are halfway through the text
c)
After you've already read it several times
d)
When you are finished with the entire text
203.
Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge.
a)
clues
b)
characters
c)
setting
d)
theme
204.
If there is a map what should you look at FIRST to answer a question related to the map?
a)
The paragraph before the map.
b)
The title and key for the map.
c)
The geographic locations on the map.
d)
The colors used for the map.
205.
A play is ...
a)
A script that you read to perform
b)
A place where actors perform on stage.
c)
Another name for drama where actors perform and act out a story on stage.
d)
A specific type of genre.
206.
If the author is teaching you something, it's NON-FICTION or Science related then the main purpose is probably
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Express
d)
Entertain
207.
Stage directions are written in italics, brackets, or parenthesis to..
a)
Give the reader an idea of what the theme, lesson or moral is to the play.
b)
Lines that actors read on stage.
c)
Tell
the actors where to go on stage and what kind of expression, body language, or
actions to do. They also help a person reading understand what the actors would
be doing on stage.
d)
Part of the script where the narrator is reading.
208.
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.
209.
When you are talking about author's purpose it's..
a)
The central idea that the author has about a topic.
b)
A general term for main idea.
c)
None of these
d)
The reason the author wrote the text. It ties into the theme, lesson, or moral and main idea.
210.
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.
211.
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
212.
A type of writing that is used to describe or inform is _________________.
a)
informational writing
b)
persuasive essay
c)
context writing
d)
personal narrative
213.
What should you do when you read an underlined word?
a)
stop! and look around the word, and write down what you think the word means.
b)
skip the word
c)
look it up in a dictionary
d)
raise your hand and ask the teacher what it means.
214.
What are some good things to think about after you are done reading the passage?
a)
the theme
b)
the author's purpose
c)
the summary
d)
all of the above
215.
STAAR QUESTION: How does the setting advance the plot?
What is this question asking you to do?
What is this question asking you to do?
a)
To choose the answer choice that explains how the conflict is causing the plot of the story to move forward.
b)
To choose the answer that shows how the character's actions are causing the plot of the story to move forward.
c)
To choose the answer choice that shows how the mood is causing the plot of the story to move forward.
d)
To choose the answer choice that explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.
216.
STAAR Question: The abrupt dialogue in the poem helps convey the idea that the characters are -
How is the word abrupt being used in this sentence?
How is the word abrupt being used in this sentence?
a)
short or choppy dialogue
b)
long or expanded dialogue
217.
All story plots follow a natural order, which is known as the elements of plot. Which answer has the elements labeled in the correct order?
a)
Title, introductory paragraph, body
paragraph, and conclusion paragraph
paragraph, and conclusion paragraph
b)
Resolution, climax, rising action, conflict,
falling action, exposition
falling action, exposition
c)
C. Exposition, conflict, rising action, climax,
falling action, resolution
falling action, resolution
d)
fiction, nonfiction, drama, poetry
218.
Sensory language allows the reader to use their senses and paints a picture in the reader’s mind. This type of figurative language is called?
a)
imagery
b)
literary
c)
imagination
d)
irony
219.
What luck, I finally have a day off from work and the weather is perfect. It is sunny and cool with a mild breeze blowing. I have been waiting for a day like this for a long time.
Make an inference for the above situation.
Make an inference for the above situation.
a)
It's a great time to get some house work done
b)
There is a good chance it is going to rain
c)
School will probably be cancelled
d)
This will be great day to do something outside.
220.
What is the text structure?
An article explaining the cure for a minor burn.
An article explaining the cure for a minor burn.
a)
Cause/Effect
b)
Comparison/Contrast
c)
Order/Sequence
d)
Problem-Solution
221.
to arrive at a conclusion, Imply
a)
Infer
b)
Summarize
c)
Claim
d)
Selection
222.
The resolution to the conflict.
a)
Consultation
b)
Resolution
c)
Pace
d)
Falling action
223.
The tone is a ________ or speaker's attitude toward a subject.
a)
reader's
b)
audience
c)
writer's
224.
_______ is a struggle between opposing forces.
a)
Cause
b)
Effect
c)
Conflict
225.
The setting is the _______ and ________ in which a narrative occurs.
a)
mood, attitude
b)
structure, plot
c)
time, place
226.
Imagery is descriptive or figurative language used to create word pictures.
a)
true
b)
false
227.
The suggested or implied meaning or emotion associated with a word-beyond its literal decision.
a)
denotation
b)
connotation
c)
diction
228.
The exact, literal meaning of a word.
a)
characterization
b)
foreshadowing
c)
denotation
229.
A character, symbol, story pattern, or other element that is common to human experience across cultures and that occurs frequently in literature, myth, and folklore.
a)
characterization
b)
archetype
c)
flashback
230.
Clues or hints signaling events that will occur later in the plot.
a)
flashback
b)
allusion
c)
foreshadowing
231.
Most likely means...
a)
not really
b)
not very true
c)
at the beginning
d)
probably
232.
What is A?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
resolution
d)
introduction of characters and setting
233.
What is B?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
234.
What is C?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
introduction of characters and setting
235.
What is D?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
236.
What is E?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
237.
STAAR Question: The playwright uses the sounds of rain and thunder throughout selection mainly to -
What is a playwright?
What is a playwright?
a)
author of a poem
b)
author of nonfiction text
c)
author of dramas
238.
As I walked into the house, my arms were overloaded. Not only did I have my backpack, which weighed a ton, but I also had my Egyptian project and the poster that went with it. As soon as I got near the kitchen, I deposited my project on the table and walked upstairs to my room.
The word deposited means -
The word deposited means -
a)
to add something (dirt/salt) to a pile
b)
to set something down
c)
to put money in the bank
d)
to throw away
239.
The sentence below is an example of which type of figurative language?
Don’t worry, I have a never ending supply of money!
Don’t worry, I have a never ending supply of money!
a)
metaphor
b)
personifiction
c)
hyperbole
d)
idiom
240.
The moral or lesson of the story is also known as?
a)
main idea
b)
theme
c)
topic
d)
central idea
241.
Ferrets make great pets. They are a small animal and do not need much space. Ferrets are cute, smart and very fun. Another good quality of a ferret is that they are practically silent, so they are great for apartments. If you are thinking about getting a pet, consider a ferret.
All are examples of details except?
All are examples of details except?
a)
Ferrets are small and quiet
b)
Ferrets are fun
c)
Ferrets are cute and smart
d)
Ferrets make great pets
242.
Why does an author write a story in first person?
a)
To show the reader how they feel
b)
To make you wonder if it really happened
c)
It is easier than writing a story in third person
d)
to show how the narrator feels
243.
Teenagers that are 14 or 15 years old must work outside of school hours. They are not allowed to work more than 3 hours on a school day, including Fridays, and they are only allowed to work 8 hours or less on a nonschool day. Teens of these ages are allowed to work no more than 18 hours during a week when school is in session and no more that 40 hours during a week when school is not in session (summer and school breaks). Teens are allowed to work between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.-except between June 1 and Labor day when the evening hour is extended to 9 p.m.
The author wrote this article most likely to -
The author wrote this article most likely to -
a)
Encourage teenagers to work more hours
b)
Convince teens to enjoy their youth and not work too much
c)
Explain the rules of working hours to employers
d)
Describe possible jobs students of this age group can hold.
244.
A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone or severe tropical storm that originates in areas of low pressure equatorial regions of the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October. Parts of the Southwest United States and the Pacific Coast are subjected to heavy rains and floods each year due to hurricanes off of Mexico.
How does the author organize this paragraph?
How does the author organize this paragraph?
a)
It describes what causes hurricanes and illustrates their effects.
b)
It explains the problems that are associated with hurricanes and suggesting
possible solutions.
possible solutions.
c)
It illustrates the cycle that a hurricane goes through in the order they occur.
d)
It describes many facts about hurricanes.
245.
The underlying meaning or a universal truth of a story.
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Metaphor
c)
Theme
d)
Statement
246.
The reader uses clues that the author has given to determine meaning.
a)
Compression
b)
Guess
c)
Inference
d)
Summarize
247.
Grouped lines in a poem.
a)
Rhythm
b)
Line phrase
c)
Stanza
d)
Course
248.
An inference is a _________ ________ or __________ based on observation, prior experience, or textual evidence.
a)
logical opinion, story
b)
logical guess, conclusion
249.
An object, a person, or a place that stands for something else.
a)
symbol
b)
allusion
c)
analogy
250.
Which genre has stanzas and lines?
a)
Realistic fiction
b)
Informational non-fiction
c)
Poetry
d)
Biography
251.
What is the "author's message"?
a)
The story the author tells.
b)
The lesson the author wants the reader to learn.
c)
The general feeling of the passage.
d)
The style or type of passage the author writes.
252.
In poetry , _____________ are like paragraphs in fiction and non-fiction writing.
a)
Lines
b)
Pages
c)
Stanzas
d)
Personification
253.
Which of the following is a simile?
a)
He was a tiger leaping on his prey.
b)
They were louder than a rock concert.
c)
She was like a ninja, fighting the criminals.
d)
My computer haves me!
254.
A hyperbole:
a)
Is a saying that is not to be taken literally.
b)
Is comparing two unlike things.
c)
Is an extreme exaggeration.
d)
Is a sound word.
255.
Pictures, diagrams, and graphs:
a)
help the reader understand the problem in a story.
b)
Help the reader understand more about non-fiction text.
c)
Distract the reader from reading.
d)
Entertain readers.
256.
In a play, scenes:
a)
introduce the characters in a play.
b)
explain the problem in the story.
c)
divide the play up into equal parts.
d)
show a change in time or scenery.
257.
The tone of a passage is:
a)
the general feeling created by the writer.
b)
the length of the selection.
c)
the type of selection.
d)
the lesson given in the selection.
258.
Crayons have been used by people for many years. The idea to combine wax with color goes back thousands of years. The Egyptians used beeswax combined with color to paint on stones. They then used heat to melt the wax so it would stay in place. This method was used by many people around the world in the 17th and 18th centuries, in fact, it is still used today. While this may not be the easiest way to complete an art project, it is still an interesting way to add color to an object.
Which is the best main idea for this passage?
Which is the best main idea for this passage?
a)
Crayons are cool
b)
Crayons have only been around for a few years.
c)
Though different from today, Crayons have been used by people for
hundreds of years.
hundreds of years.
d)
Not all crayons are the same
259.
Vote for Carl for class president! Carl is a leader! Last year in fourth grade, he was a great vice-president. This year he volunteers to help with after-school clubs. He will do great things for our class! Carl promises more school dances. And better choices at lunch. So vote for Carl for class president
The author tried to persuade us to vote for Carl by telling about his ____.
The author tried to persuade us to vote for Carl by telling about his ____.
a)
accomplishments and promises
b)
grades and behavior
c)
family and friends
d)
plans
260.
Spending too much time in the sun can lead to sunburn, dehydration, and even skin cancer. One way to help prevent these problems is to make sure that you wear sunscreen whenever you are outside. It is also a good idea to avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day, between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
a)
compare and contrast
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
chronological order
261.
United States currency denominations above $100 are not available from the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve System, or the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. On July 14, 1969, the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve System announced that currency notes in denominations of $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 would be discontinued immediately due to lack of use. Although they were issued until 1969, they were last printed in 1945.
What is the main idea of the passage?
What is the main idea of the passage?
a)
There used to be really large denominations of U.S. currency.
b)
In 1945, the US stopped making $10,000 bills.
c)
The US only prints bills that are $100 or less because large bills were rarely
used.
used.
d)
The Department of the Treasure, the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing make US currency.
Engraving and Printing make US currency.
262.
You just finished reading a magazine article that included some alarming statistics about pollution and how people are damaging the planet with everyday decisions that they make. The article also includes some suggestions on how you can help improve the Earth's situation for future generations.
The author's primary purpose for writing this article is most
likely:
The author's primary purpose for writing this article is most
likely:
a)
to inform the readers about pollution
b)
to inform the readers about Earth
c)
to persuade readers to change certain habits that will help
the Earth.
the Earth.
d)
to persuade readers not to pollute the Earth by littering.
263.
Which point of view reflects the narrator’s thoughts and feelings in every aspect of the story?
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person
264.
Conversation between two characters is called...
a)
A monologue
b)
A discussion
c)
A dialogue
d)
A quotation
265.
Describes the characters and help you understand what the characters are thinking or feeling.
a)
Props
b)
Movement
c)
Rules
d)
Stage Directions
266.
STAAR Question: Which sentence from the blog entry is an example of stereotyping?
What is stereotyping?
What is stereotyping?
a)
being racist against someone
b)
denying someone the same rights
c)
making a general statement about a group of people
d)
a type of font used in blogs
267.
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?
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
268.
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.
269.
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.
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
a)
He has tools
b)
He goes straight up the stairs to shower
c)
His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty
d)
He wears a hat
270.
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
271.
If a question asks about a photograph then the answer will be directly taken from either what or what???
a)
The paragraph leading up or next to the photograph.
b)
You will have to use text evidence and background knowledge to figure it out.
c)
What you see in the picture and the caption below the picture.
d)
What you know about the picture from reading the passage.
272.
Subheadings or headings are included in Non-Fiction to let the reader know what?
a)
What they are going to read about in each section.
b)
The main idea of the entire selection.
c)
Interesting facts covered in the article.
d)
The theme of the article.
273.
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
274.
Symbolism in poetry can be defined as...
a)
· Poets use something to represent something else (ex- Eagle for freedom)
b)
The poem is shaped to support the title.
c)
A poetic device that uses metaphors to compare.
d)
A poem that does not rhyme
275.
What is a strategy that you can use to determine the Theme, Lesson, or Moral in Fiction?
a)
Use mainly what you know about life.
b)
Look at how the main character changes and what they learn.
c)
Ask yourself Who or What, Has is or does.
d)
Use your background knowledge and text evidence.
276.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
a)
remove
b)
call
c)
explain
d)
stop
277.
"The Moon ballooning in the sky"
What does the metaphor in the line suggest?
What does the metaphor in the line suggest?
a)
The Moon has a perfect shape
b)
The Moon appears to grow in size
c)
The Moon is brightly colored
d)
The Moon appears to move swiftly
278.
A summary is a brief account that contains the
a)
least important points of the text.
b)
main points of the text.
c)
optional points of the text.
279.
The main idea is the least important or central thought of a paragraph or larger selection of text.
a)
True
b)
False
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