Free Printable English I STAAR EOC

1.

The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

a)

The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds

b)

It was placed on the endangered species list

c)

It was dying out because of pesticides

d)

The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

2.

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.

3.

Do you enjoy kites? If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more. All of this for only $10.95. Hurry! Time is limited.
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?

a)

buy information about sticks and straws.

b)

Buy information about sock puppets.

c)

Buy information about kite making.

d)

Buy a read-to-fly kite.

4.

What resources do you have available to you during the STAAR test?

a)

a grammar textbook

b)

a dictionary

c)

a thesaurus

d)

a dictionary & thesaurus

5.

True or false: Revising and editing are the same.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What is the purpose of expository writing?

a)

to explain or inform

b)

to tell a story

c)

to persuade

d)

all of the above

7.

Introduction =

a)

Hook + Thesis

b)

Example + Theme

c)

Body + Conclusion

d)

A + P + E

8.

What is the correct definition of symbolism?

a)

the same letter sound at the beginning of a series of words

b)

item that stands for something other than its true meaning

c)

two connected ideas that are normally considered opposites

d)

reference to something that took place outside of the story

9.

Choose the correct definition of metaphor.

a)

Comparison of two unlike things

b)

Giving the qualities of a human to a non human thing

c)

Comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"

d)

Language that appeals to the senses

10.

What is Figurative Language?

a)

Describing something by comparing it with something else

b)

Using language that means exactly what is said

c)

Language that is used to give true, straight forward info

d)

The type of language used by professional writers only

11.

“Well how’d you feel if you’d been shut up for a hundred years with nothin’ but cats to eat?”

a)

Personification

b)

Simile

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Symbolism

12.

Select the correct order of the plot diagram

a)

Rising Act., Conflict, Falling Act., Resolution, Exposition

b)

Exposition, Rising Act., Climax, Falling Act., Resolution

c)

Exposition, Falling Action, Climax, Resolution

d)

Climax, Conflict, Falling Action, Resolution

13.

what is the theme of a story?

a)

where the story took place

b)

the main idea

c)

the lesson the reader learns

d)

the resolution

14.

One of baseball's long- established traditions is best _exemplified in the description of..

a)

illustrated

b)

judged

c)

said

d)

typed

15.

If a question asks to support with the strongest evidence. What are you looking for?

a)

disprove

b)

wrong

c)

denial

d)

Proof

16.

how does a reader make an inference

a)

prior knowledge + clues from story

b)

Educated Guess

c)

Proof in the story

d)

assume

17.

Which is author's purpose?

a)

Entertain

b)

Inform

c)

Persuade

d)

All of the above

18.

What is not an example of reading genres

a)

Fiction

b)

Comedy

c)

Non Fiction

d)

Poetry

19.

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 -

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

20.

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 -

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

English I STAAR EOC

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 26mins

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