Free Printable 5th Grade Reading STAAR Review

1.

He was a tornado, blasting his way through the opposing team.

a)

similie

b)

personification

c)

metaphor

d)

none of the above

2.

" The baby's skin was like a rose petal.". What does this simile say to you?

a)

The baby's skin is very soft and delicate

b)

The baby's skin is rough.

c)

The baby's skin is dry

d)

The baby's skin is sticky.

3.

" The stars were like diamonds," is an example of which figurative language?

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

none of the above

4.

A group of consecutive lines in a poem that forms a single unit:

a)

sonnet

b)

couplet

c)

stanza

d)

narrative poem

5.

Hyperbole is an exaggeration often used for emphasis:

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Fill in the blank with the word that makes the sentence below an example of personification.

The sun _________ down on the Earth

a)

smiled

b)

beamed

c)

shone

d)

hovered

7.

Repeating consonant sounds at the beginning of words or within words

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

internal rhyme

c)

alliteration

d)

rhyme scheme

8.

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a

b)

b

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c

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b

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c

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b

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c

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c

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c

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c

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c

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c

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c

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c

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c

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d

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d

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d

27.

Head lice can happen to anyone. It is not a sign of poor hygiene. Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair. They hatch from small eggs, called nits, which are attached to the base of a person’s hair. The nit is small and white and attaches about ¼ inch from the scalp on the hair. The eggs hatch in seven to ten days, with new louse reaching adulthood in about two weeks. The female louse can live 20 to 30 days and lay 6 to 10 eggs per day.

Prevention is the key word in the control of head lice in school, and the schools need parents’ help. They ask that parents check their child’s head over the ears and at the base of the neck each week. Parents and children should watch for nonstop itching, because it is a good sign that something is wrong. Head lice are transmitted in a number of ways, not only by physical contact. Parents should teach their children not to borrow combs, brushes, ribbons or head covers. If spending the night away from home, kids should take their own sleeping bag and pillow.

The author’s purpose in writing the second paragraph in the selection above is to--

a)

explain to the reader how to get rid of head lice if a child has them.

b)

inform the reader about head lice and how they spread within human hair.

c)

provide the reader with ways to prevent the spreading of head lice.

d)

describe to the reader how head lice can impact a child’s health.

28.

In 2012, a group of scientists were exploring a rainforest in South America when, all of the sudden, they heard a familiar noise. It was the sound of frogs! When they shined their flashlights in the direction of the noise and found a tiny frog, the frog had large eyes and bright-green colored skin. However, it had one very interesting feature. The skin on its belly was so clear that the scientists could see its organs! Because it had transparent skin, the scientists knew it was a type of glass frog. They had never observed a frog like this in their previous research. “It was amazing,” said Charles Austin, one of the researchers who discovered the frog. “We had a feeling this was a species new to science.”

In the paragraph above, the word transparent means --

a)

fragile

b)

green

c)

slippery

d)

clear

29.

In 2012, a group of scientists were exploring a rain forest in South America when, all of the sudden, they heard a familiar noise. It was the sound of frogs! When they shined their flashlights in the direction of the noise and found a tiny frog, the frog had large eyes and bright-green colored skin. However, it had one very interesting feature. The skin on its belly was so clear that the scientists could see its organs! Because it had transparent skin, the scientists knew it was a type of glass frog. They had never observed a frog like this in their previous research. “It was amazing,” said Charles Austin, one of the researchers who discovered the frog. “We had a feeling this was a species new to science.”

The author’s purpose in writing the paragraph above is to--

a)

explain why glass frogs have certain features.

b)

describe how scientists discovered a new species of frog.

c)

convince readers to help protect the glass frog’s environment.

d)

entertain the reader with fun facts about glass frogs.

30.

The plot is

a)

the story and all the events in it

b)

Where the story takes place

c)

The main character

d)

When the problem reaches its peak

31.

What is theme

a)

The message of the story

b)

The moral of the story

c)

The setting of the story

d)

The chacters of the story

32.

Are you proud just like an eagle, or are you beautiful like a swan? Are you noisy like a beagle, or are you spotted like a fawn? Animals are much like people, but different in so many ways. If you tried to count them all, it would take a million days.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

33.

Do you want a new pet? Tell your mom or dad to bring you to the Cat Corral, where we have more than 30 kinds of kitties. Whether you choose a gorgeous angora or a friendly tabby, we have the perfect cat. Remember, Cat Corral is where your new pet is waiting!

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

34.

Dear Mr.Fowley,

Can I please do my biology project on the three-toed sloth? It is a fascinating rain forest animal. I know we are supposed to pick an arctic animal for this project, but I really love sloths! Can you make exception for me just this one time?

Jessie

(Dominic Clark)

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

35.

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?

a)

She is energetic

b)

She is shy

c)

She is mean

d)

She hates people

36.

Michael kicked the pile of leaves he had just finished raking in frustration. “Aw man, I’m never going to make it to the movies tonight,” he whined. As he started to tear up from anger, he looked over to his neighbor’s house. Teresa, a girl from school, happened to be outside, planting flowers. “Hey Teresa, what are you up to?” Michael asked, walking over to her yard. “Ugh, trying to plant these flowers as quickly as possible so I can go to the dance tonight.” Michael laughed and said, “I feel your pain. My uncle said that if I can’t rake up the leaves in the yard, then I can’t go to the movies.” They both shook their heads in annoyance.

“Hey! Why don’t you finish helping me plant the flowers, and I’ll help you rake the leaves! That way, we can get our work done twice as fast and surely make it to our destination tonight.” Michael pondered this idea for a short period of time and then said, “My uncle always says, ‘Two heads are better than one!’ Great thinking, Teresa!” Together, the two of them planted many flowers in the garden, then jetted over to Michael’s yard and raked up the leaves in record time. “Thank you so much for your help,” Michael yelled as he made his way inside to grab his wallet and head out the door.

Which sentence from the passage supports the theme?

a)

They raked up the leaves in record time!

b)

Thank you so much for your help!

c)

Two heads are better than one!

d)

Together, the two of them planted many flowers in the garden.

37.

Michael kicked the pile of leaves he had just finished raking in frustration. “Aw man, I’m never going to make it to the movies tonight,” he whined. As he started to tear up from anger, he looked over to his neighbor’s house. Teresa, a girl from school, happened to be outside, planting flowers. “Hey Teresa, what are you up to?” Michael asked, walking over to her yard. “Ugh, trying to plant these flowers as quickly as possible so I can go to the dance tonight.” Michael laughed and said, “I feel your pain. My uncle said that if I can’t rake up the leaves in the yard, then I can’t go to the movies.” They both shook their heads in annoyance.

“Hey! Why don’t you finish helping me plant the flowers, and I’ll help you rake the leaves! That way, we can get our work done twice as fast and surely make it to our destination tonight.” Michael pondered this idea for a short period of time and then said, “My uncle always says, ‘Two heads are better than one!’ Great thinking, Teresa!” Together, the two of them planted many flowers in the garden, then jetted over to Michael’s yard and raked up the leaves in record time. “Thank you so much for your help,” Michael yelled as he made his way inside to grab his wallet and head out the door.

What is the main message of the passage?

a)

Take shortcuts to get what you need in life.

b)

Teamwork can get the job done faster.

c)

Working together is always important.

d)

Always show your friends how thankful you are.

38.

Mountains and plains,

Allare captured by the snow--

Nothing remains.

Winter solitude--

In a world of one color

The sound of wind.

No sky at all;

No earth at all--and still

The snowflakes fall…

The snow is melting

And the village is flooded

With children.

Why does the author say the village is “flooded with children” in the final stanza of this poem?

a)

To show that the snow is melting into water and flooding the streets.

b)

to show that the snow is finally melting and children are coming outside to play.

c)

to show that children are coming out into the streets to play in the snow.

39.

Do you know where the hamburger originated? In 2007, a heated argument began among three states over the history of the hamburger. In Texas, lawmaker Betty Brown proposed a bill declaring that Athens, Texas was home of the hamburger. Then Wisconsin jumped in. State Representative Tom Wilson argued that Seymour, Wisconsin, was the place where the famous sandwich was vert cooked up. The owners of Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, joined the debate as well. Established in 1895, the restaurant maintained its claim as the burger birthplace. “It's a well-known and established fact that New Haven is the home of the hamburger,” said New Haven Mayor John DeStefano Jr.

After reading the selection above, the reader can conclude that--

a)

the hamburger originated in New Haven, Connecticut.

b)

the hamburger was first created in Texas

c)

Tom Wilson created the first hamburger in Wisconsin.

d)

It is unclear where the hamburger was first invented.

40.

"We need limits," said one parent in Dallas, Texas. He believes some books do not belong in school libraries. Many people say that books which have violence or bad words shouldn't be in schools. Some parents want the Hunger Games books removed because they include violence and adult themes. Some people say that parents know what is best for their kids and that they should have the right to decide which books should or should not be allowed in school libraries. Books should meet certain requirements before they are put in schools. If a book is not good for all kids, it should not be in a school library. Most parents don't have time to find out everything their kids are reading. They should be able to trust schools to do that for them.

What is the main idea of the selection above?

a)

Parents trust schools to use books that are good for kids.

b)

Books available in school libraries should contain material that is kid-friendly.

c)

Hunger Games books should be removed from schools because they contain violence.

d)

Parents should be able to decide which books are available in school libraries.

5th Grade Reading STAAR Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 56mins

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