Free Printable Reading STAAR New Style Questions

1.

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

2.

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)

synonym

c)

order

d)

importance

3.

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 use of writing conventions

b)

graphical elements

c)

theme

d)

Conflict

4.

STAAR Question: Paragraph 7 mainly focuses on -
What skill are you being asked to use for this question?

a)

summary

b)

main idea

c)

context clues

d)

conflict

5.

STAAR Question: The author organizes this selection by -
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?

a)

main idea

b)

conflict

c)

supporting details

d)

text structure

6.

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?

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.

7.

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)

tonw

8.

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

9.

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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

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

d)

a type of font used in blogs

13.

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 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.

14.

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

15.

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

b)

Resolution, climax, rising action, conflict,
falling action, exposition

c)

C. Exposition, conflict, rising action, climax,
falling action, resolution

d)

fiction, nonfiction, drama, poetry

16.

The sentence below is an example of which type of figurative language?
Don’t worry, I have a never ending supply of money!

a)

metaphor

b)

personifiction

c)

hyperbole

d)

idiom

17.

The moral or lesson of the story is also known as?

a)

main idea

b)

theme

c)

topic

d)

central idea

18.

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

19.

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?

a)

Ferrets are small and quiet

b)

Ferrets are fun

c)

Ferrets are cute and smart

d)

Ferrets make great pets

20.

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.

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.

21.

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

22.

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?

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.

d)

Not all crayons are the same

23.

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 ____.

a)

accomplishments and promises

b)

grades and behavior

c)

family and friends

d)

plans

24.

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?

a)

compare and contrast

b)

description

c)

problem and solution

d)

chronological order

25.

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?

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.

d)

The Department of the Treasure, the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing make US currency.

26.

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 -

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.

27.

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?

a)

It describes what causes hurricanes and illustrates their effects.

b)

It explains the problems that are associated with hurricanes and suggesting
possible solutions.

c)

It illustrates the cycle that a hurricane goes through in the order they occur.

d)

It describes many facts about hurricanes.

28.

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?

a)

He feels brave.

b)

He feels adored.

c)

He feels discouraged.

d)

He feels courageous.

29.

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?

a)

He feels brave.

b)

He feels adored.

c)

He feels discouraged.

d)

He feels courageous.

30.

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?

a)

He feels brave.

b)

He feels adored.

c)

He feels discouraged.

d)

He feels courageous.

31.

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:

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.

d)

to persuade readers not to pollute the Earth by littering.

32.

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

33.

Person telling the story.

a)

Narrator

b)

Authors

c)

Monologue

d)

Dialogue

34.

Conversation between two characters is called...

a)

A monologue

b)

A discussion

c)

A dialogue

d)

A quotation

35.

Describes the characters and help you understand what the characters are thinking or feeling.

a)

Props

b)

Movement

c)

Rules

d)

Stage Directions

36.

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

37.

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

38.

What is an excerpt?

a)

a book or story

b)

a quotation

c)

an inference

d)

a piece of a larger writing

39.

What does primarily mean?

a)

mostly or most importantly

b)

first or at the beginning

c)

not very important

d)

inference or conclusion

40.

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

41.

Most likely means...

a)

not really

b)

not very true

c)

at the beginning

d)

probably

42.

If something is revealed it is...

a)

hidden

b)

closed

c)

done again

d)

shown or made known

43.

Non-fiction is...

a)

true and informational

b)

not real

44.

Expresses means to

a)

squeeze

b)

go very fast

c)

communicate

d)

listen

45.

Which of the following is NOT another word or synonym for theme?

a)

main idea

b)

moral

c)

lesson

d)

message

46.

What is A?

a)

rising action

b)

climax

c)

resolution

d)

introduction of characters and setting

47.

What is B?

a)

rising action

b)

climax

c)

falling action

d)

resolution

48.

What is C?

a)

rising action

b)

climax

c)

falling action

d)

introduction of characters and setting

49.

What is D?

a)

rising action

b)

climax

c)

falling action

d)

resolution

50.

What is E?

a)

rising action

b)

climax

c)

falling action

d)

resolution

51.

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.

52.

In the question, "Which sentence best illustrates Noah's conflict?", illustrates means:

a)

evidence

b)

names

c)

explains

d)

infers

53.

Another word, or synonym, for tension is...

a)

strong

b)

stress

c)

happiness

d)

beginning

54.

Most likely means...

a)

always

b)

sometimes

c)

never

d)

probably

55.

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

56.

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

57.

What is spoken conversation between 2 or more characters

a)

stage directions

b)

dialogue

c)

scene

d)

playwright

58.

What is a small portion or section of a play

a)

act

b)

props

c)

scene

d)

playwright

59.

What compares 2 unlike things without using like or as?

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

60.

What repeats the same sounds at the beginning of each word?

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

61.

What compares 2 unlike things using like or as?

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

62.

What gives non-human things human characterstics?

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

63.

What tells the moral or the lesson of the story?

a)

main idea

b)

point of view

c)

imagery

d)

theme

64.

What is the position in which the story is told from?

a)

1st person

b)

point of view

c)

3rd person

d)

7th person

65.

What uses words that appeal to the senses?

a)

imagery

b)

figurative language

c)

tone

d)

pictures

66.

What is a sudden and unexpected change?

a)

abrupt

b)

quickly

c)

immediate

d)

unexpected

67.

What is the general attitude of the poem?

a)

mood

b)

idea

c)

theme

d)

tone

68.

What is a group of lines in a poem?

a)

repetition

b)

stanza

c)

lines

d)

scene

69.

What is conflict with an outside source?

a)

internal

b)

external

c)

man vs. nature

d)

man vs. man

70.

What is conflict inside the character>

a)

internal

b)

external

c)

man vs. nature

d)

man vs. man

71.

What means to give importance to?

a)

significance

b)

infer

c)

contribute

d)

emphasize

72.

What means the importance of?

a)

significance

b)

infer

c)

contribute

d)

emphasize

73.

What text structure uses these key words?
problem, issue, cause, since, consequently, therefore, as a result

a)

problem/solution

b)

cause/effect

c)

compare/contrast

d)

sequence/chronological

74.

What text structure uses these key words?
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

75.

What text structure uses these key words?
before, in the beginning, to start, finally, during, in the middle, after

a)

problem/solution

b)

cause/effect

c)

compare/contrast

d)

sequence/chronological

76.

When should I take breaks during STAAR test?

a)

Only when I need water and restroom break.

b)

After every passage and questions that go with the passage.

c)

After every question.

d)

NEVER!

77.

Which are good break ideas?

a)

Sleep until the test is over.

b)

Jog at your seat.

c)

Get up to get water for a walking break. Close the test booklet and take two or three minutes to breath. Stretch.

d)

take a nap between passages and questions.

78.

Paired passages ask you to compare?

a)

Genre, Main Idea, Theme, Topic

b)

Characters feelings

c)

only differences

d)

Setting

79.

What does UNWRAP mean?

a)

underline, number, write notes, reread, answer, PROVE.

b)

It's what you do to a present on birthdays.

80.

Level one questions

a)

makes you put evidence together to answer the question.

b)

can be underlined in one place in the passage.

c)

Is something you create.

81.

To infer is to

a)

just make any guess

b)

prove an answer with experience and text.

c)

guessing based on personal experience

82.

Poems have...

a)

paragraphs

b)

stanzas

c)

capital letters

d)

sentences

83.

Figurative Language:
Pop!

a)

Simile

b)

Onomatopoeia

84.

Figurative Language: Personification

a)

The tornado angrily threw the car.

b)

The dress is as white as a snowy mountain top.

85.

Plays do not have...

a)

Characters

b)

Plot

c)

Theme

d)

Rhyming patterns

86.

figurative language:
The new teacher is the sweetest angel.

a)

alliteration

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

87.

figurative language:
Why did Carla's Coke have a cockroach in it?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Personification

88.

I infer

a)

The house is floating down the river.

b)

The guys are being saved.

c)

They are experiencing a hurricane.

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