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FL Star Reading Practice Test #1

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 10hrs 0mins

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Class
Date
1.

Read the short paragraph and answer the question:

"The sun was shining, and the birds were chirping. Maria went to the park with her friends. They played on the swings and slid down the slide. Before going home, they all enjoyed an ice cream."

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

The sun was shining

b)

Maria went to the park with her friends

c)

They played on the swings

d)

They ate ice cream

2.

Read the story and answer the question:

"Tommy the turtle was on a grand adventure to find the hidden lake. He started his journey in the green meadow, passed through the thick forest, and finally reached the sparkling lake by sunset."

Who is the main character in this story?

a)

The hidden lake

b)

Tommy the turtle

c)

The green meadow

d)

The thick forest

3.

Read the poem and answer the question:

"The cat with the fiddle, Played a tune in the middle, Of a moonlit night so clear."

What is the setting of this poem?

a)

During the day

b)

In a room

c)

On a moonlit night

d)

In the morning

4.

Which group of words has the same middle sound as "cake"?

a)

Hat, bat, rat

b)

Take, lake, fake

c)

Cat, sat, mat

d)

Back, pack, rack

5.

Which word has two syllables and a long 'e' sound?

a)

bee

b)

kitten

c)

apple

d)

evening

6.

Read the sentence and answer the question:

"The diligent student worked hard and completed all of his assignments."

What does the word 'diligent' most likely mean?

a)

Lazy

b)

Careless

c)

Hardworking

d)

Quick

7.

What does the word 'unhappy' mean?

a)

Very happy

b)

Not happy

c)

Full of happiness

d)

Before happiness

8.

What is an antonym for the word 'warm'?

a)

Hot

b)

Toasty

c)

Chilly

d)

Cozy

9.

Read the text and answer the question:

"Penguins are birds that cannot fly. They live in the Southern Hemisphere. Some penguins live in Antarctica where it is very cold."

What is the main topic of this text?

a)

Penguins cannot fly

b)

Penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere

c)

Penguins

10.

In an article about plants, where would you most likely find the definition of 'photosynthesis'?

a)

In the title

b)

In the index

c)

In a caption

d)

In a glossary

11.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

a)

My sister and me went to the park.

b)

My sister and I went to the park.

c)

I and my sister went to the park.

d)

Me and my sister went to the park.

12.

Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

a)

I visited the Statue of Liberty in New York City.

b)

I visited the statue of liberty in New York City.

c)

I visited the Statue of Liberty in new york city.

d)

I visited the Statue Of Liberty in New York City.

13.

Read the short story and answer the question below.

"Once upon a time, in a peaceful village, there lived a young girl named Lily. She loved to spend her days playing in the sunflower fields that surrounded her home. One day, while chasing a butterfly, she stumbled upon a small, hidden pond. Excitedly, she ran back to the village to tell everyone about her discovery. "

What did Lily discover in the sunflower fields?

a)

A butterfly

b)

A pond

c)

A village

d)

Sunflowers

14.

Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

"Max has a dog named Buster. Buster loves to play fetch. Every afternoon, Max takes Buster to the park to play. They stay until the sun begins to set."

What does Buster enjoy playing?

a)

Hide and seek

b)

Tag

c)

Fetch

d)

Soccer

15.

Look at the word in the sentence and choose the best meaning.

"In the middle of the park, there was a gigantic slide that all the children loved."

What does the word 'gigantic' mean?

a)

Small

b)

Large

c)

Colorful

d)

Scary

16.

Choose the word that is spelled correctly and fits in the sentence.

The rabbit __________ quickly across the field.

a)
hopped
b)

hoped

c)

hopd

d)

hoppid

17.

Read the story and answer the question by choosing the correct key detail.

"Tommy and his mother went to the grocery store. They bought apples, bread, and milk. When they got home, Tommy helped put the groceries away."

What did Tommy and his mother NOT buy at the grocery store?

a)

Cheese

b)

Apples

c)

Bread

d)

Milk

18.

Read the description and choose the answer that best describes the character.

"Sarah always shares her toys with her friends. She likes to make sure everyone feels included in games at school."

What kind of person is Sarah?

a)

Selfish

b)

Mean

c)

Kind

d)

Rude

19.

Read the paragraph and answer the question.

"Every morning, Jenny feeds her cat, Whiskers, before going to school. She makes sure Whiskers has fresh water and a clean litter box. Jenny takes good care of her pet."

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Jenny goes to school every morning.

b)

Jenny has a cat named Whiskers.

c)

Jenny takes good care of her pet.

d)

Whiskers has a clean litter box.

20.

Read the sentences and predict what will happen next.

"After school, Jack found a wallet on the sidewalk. He looked inside and saw an ID card with a name and address."

What will Jack most likely do next?

a)

Keep the wallet for himself.

b)

Throw the wallet away.

c)

Return the wallet to the address.

d)

Use the money in the wallet to buy toys.

21.

Read the sentence and determine the author's purpose.

"The pamphlet explains how to stay safe during a thunderstorm."

What is the author’s purpose in writing this pamphlet?

a)

To entertain

b)

To persuade

c)

To inform

d)

To describe

22.

Read the sentence and choose the word that means the same as "happy."

"Samantha was elated when she found her lost toy under the bed."

a)

scared

b)

sad

c)

elated

d)

angry

23.

Read the paragraph and answer the question.

"In the morning, the desert is cool and quiet. At night, it becomes cold and the sky is filled with stars. Many animals are active at night because it is much cooler."

How is the desert different at night compared to the morning?

a)

It is cooler and more animals are active at night.

b)

It is louder and the sky is filled with stars at night.

c)

It is hot and quiet in the night.

d)

It is cold in the morning and hot at night.

24.

Read the paragraph and answer the question.

"In the morning, the desert is cool and quiet. At night, it becomes cold and the sky is filled with stars. Many animals are active at night because it is much cooler."

What is similar about the desert in the morning and at night?

a)

The weather is not hot.

b)

Many animals are active.

c)

The sky is filled with stars.

25.

What does the word "harvest" mean in this sentence:

"In the fall, the farmers harvest the corn from their fields."?

a)

Plant

b)

Water

c)

Pick

d)

Grow

26.

What literary device is used in the line

"Its fleece was white as snow"?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Personification

27.

What punctuation is missing from the sentence below:

"Can we go to the park"

a)

Period (.)

b)

Comma (,)

c)

Question mark (?)

d)

Exclamation mark (!)

28.

Read the sentence and fill in the blank:

"Yesterday, Jenny and I _____ to the library to read books."

a)

A) gone

b)

B) went

c)

C) go

d)

D) goes

29.

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

a)

A) My favorite fruits are apples bananas and grapes

b)

B) My favorite fruits are apples, bananas, and grapes.

c)

C) My favorite fruits are apples bananas, and grapes.

d)

D) My favorite fruits are, apples bananas and grapes.

30.

What does the word "glance" mean in the following sentence:

"Sammy took a quick glance at the sky to check for rain before he started his journey."

a)

A) A long look

b)

B) A quick look

c)

C) To close the eyes

d)

D) To start a journey

31.

What does the word “astonishing” mean in the following sentence:

"The magician performed an astonishing trick with a deck of cards."

a)

A) Boring

b)

B) Surprising

c)

C) Ordinary

d)

D) Confusing

32.

Choose the word that rhymes with the given word:

Light

a)

Night

b)

Heavy

c)

Day

d)

Like

33.

What is the purpose of a table of contents in a book?

a)

To show the reader the titles of the chapters

b)

To summarize the story

c)

To list the page numbers of the index

d)

To give information about the author

34.

Read the short story below and answer the question.

"Once upon a time in a peaceful forest, there lived a kind rabbit named Ruby. Ruby loved to hop around and play with her friends. One sunny day, while exploring a part of the forest she had never been to, Ruby found a beautiful flower garden. She was so delighted that she decided to visit the garden every day."

What is the main idea of this story?

a)

Ruby loves to explore the forest.

b)

The forest is peaceful and sunny.

c)

Ruby finds a flower garden in the forest.

d)

It is important to have friends.

35.

Which of the following words has the same vowel sound as the word "field"?

a)

piece

b)

spread

c)

bed

d)

head

36.

Which book is probably about real events?

a)

The Girl and the Flying Elephant

b)

A School for Cats

c)

My Journey Across Africa

d)

The Magic Carpet Ride

37.

Read the following story and answer the question:

"Joey likes to learn and discover new things. He reads books and watches movies about subjects he does not know. He wants to be a researcher when he grows up."

Which trait describes Joey?

a)

Lazy

b)

Nice

c)

Curious

d)

Tired

38.

Which of the following words is a compound word?

a)

responsibility

b)

typewriter

c)

unsure

d)

sound

39.

Read the passage and answer the following question.

"Shana spent all of her weekend studying for her English test. She asked her brother to help her solve the practice tests. She invited a friend over to review all the homework assignments they completed during the semester. She even read all of the punctuation rules in the textbook twice. When the teacher handed the marked tests back, she smiled at Shana and said, "I am so proud of you! The progress you made in the last couple of months is really impressive." Shana looked at her test. She was hoping for a higher mark."

What word best describes how Shana feels at the end of the passage?

a)

Proud

b)

Tired

c)

Disappointed

d)

Excited

40.

Read the following sentence:

" I need to locate the garden."

Which answer has the closest meaning to the underlined word?

a)

Find

b)

Water

c)

Develop

d)

Plant