WorksheetsRLA STAAR Final Review Challenge
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 10hrs 45mins
What is the main idea of a story?
The most important point the author wants to convey
The setting of the story
The names of the characters
The number of pages in the book
Which of the following is a summary of a text?
A detailed description of every event
A brief statement of the main points
A list of all the characters
A collection of quotes from the text
What does the word "glistening" most likely mean in the sentence: "The glistening snow covered the ground"?
Dirty
Shiny
Melting
Cold
How are a poem and a story different?
A poem is always longer than a story
A poem often uses rhyme and rhythm, while a story focuses on plot
A story always has pictures, but a poem does not
A poem is written in paragraphs, while a story is written in lines
What can you infer about a character who is always helping others?
The character is selfish
The character is kind and caring
The character is lazy
The character is mean
Which text feature helps you find the meaning of a word?
Index
Glossary
Table of contents
Bibliography
What is the theme of a story?
The time and place of the story
The main message or lesson
The list of characters
The number of chapters
What is the author's purpose if a text is meant to entertain?
To inform
To persuade
To amuse or engage the reader
To describe
Which of the following is an example of traditional literature?
A science fiction novel
A fairy tale
A biography
A newspaper article
How can you use context clues to understand a new word?
By looking at the pictures
By reading the words around it
By asking a friend
By skipping the word
What is the main idea of a paragraph that describes how plants grow?
Plants need water and sunlight to grow
Plants are green
Plants can be found in gardens
Plants have leaves
Which of the following best summarizes a story about a boy who learns to play the piano?
The boy practices every day and eventually plays a song at a concert
The boy has a piano in his house
The boy's favorite color is blue
The boy goes to school
What does the word "eager" most likely mean in the sentence: "She was eager to start her new book"?
Uninterested
Excited
Nervous
Tired
How are a fable and a myth similar?
Both are types of traditional literature
Both are always true stories
Both are written in the form of poems
Both are about historical events
What can you infer about a character who never shares their toys?
The character is generous
The character is selfish
The character is friendly
The character is brave
Which text feature would you use to find the page number of a chapter?
Index
Glossary
Table of contents
Bibliography
What is the theme of a story where a character learns the importance of honesty?
Honesty is the best policy
Always be brave
Friendship is important
Never give up
What is the author's purpose if a text is meant to inform?
To entertain
To persuade
To provide information or facts
To describe
Which of the following is an example of poetry?
A novel
A haiku
A biography
A newspaper article
How can you use context clues to understand the meaning of "frigid" in the sentence: "The frigid air made her shiver"?
By looking at the word "shiver"
By counting the letters in "frigid"
By finding a synonym in the dictionary
By asking a friend
What is the main idea of a passage that explains the water cycle?
Water is important for life
The water cycle describes how water moves through the environment
Rain is wet
Rivers flow into the ocean
Which of the following best summarizes a story about a girl who overcomes her fear of heights?
The girl climbs a tree
The girl is afraid of heights
The girl practices climbing and eventually reaches the top of a mountain
The girl likes to read books
What does the word "content" most likely mean in the sentence: "He was content with his decision"?
Unhappy
Satisfied
Confused
Angry
How are a legend and a fairy tale different?
A legend is based on historical events, while a fairy tale is fictional
A legend is always true, while a fairy tale is not
A legend is written in verse, while a fairy tale is not
A legend is for adults, while a fairy tale is for children
What can you infer about a character who always tells the truth?
The character is dishonest
The character is trustworthy
The character is shy
The character is rude
Which text feature would you use to find the definition of a difficult word?
Index
Glossary
Table of contents
Bibliography
What is the theme of a story where a character learns to appreciate their family?
Family is important
Always be honest
Never give up
Be brave
What is the author's purpose if a text is meant to persuade?
To entertain
To inform
To convince the reader of something
To describe
Which of the following is an example of traditional literature?
A mystery novel
A fable
A science textbook
A magazine article
How can you use context clues to understand the meaning of "parched" in the sentence: "After the long hike, he was parched and needed water"?
By looking at the word "hike"
By looking at the word "water"
By counting the letters in "parched"
By asking a friend
What is the main idea of a passage that describes the process of photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is how plants make their food using sunlight
Plants are green
Photosynthesis occurs at night
Plants grow in soil
How can you use context clues to understand the meaning of "exhausted" in the sentence: "After running the marathon, she was exhausted and needed to rest"?
By looking at the word "marathon"
By asking a friend
By counting the letters in "exhausted"
By finding a synonym in the dictionary
What can you infer about a character who always volunteers to help others?
The character is lazy
The character is mean
The character is generous and helpful
The character is selfish
What is the theme of a story where a character learns the value of friendship?
Friendship is valuable
Always be honest
Never give up
Be brave
How can you use context clues to understand the meaning of "elated" in the sentence: "She was elated when she heard the good news"?
By looking at the word "news"
By looking at the word "good"
By asking a friend
By counting the letters in "elated"
Which of the following is an example of a fable?
A historical account of a real event
A story about talking animals with a moral
A biography of a famous person
A science fiction story set in the future
What is the author's purpose if a text is meant to entertain?
To inform
To describe
To persuade
To amuse or engage the reader
Which of the following best describes a character who is always helping others?
Selfish
Generous
Rude
Lazy
What is the main idea of a paragraph that explains the importance of recycling?
Recycling bins are usually blue
Recycling is only for paper products
Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve resources
Recycling is a fun activity
