WorksheetsSTAAR EOC English II Review - 2025 (Justice)
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 3hrs 56mins
What is the purpose of the thesis statement in an essay?
To summarize the entire essay in one sentence
To introduce a counterargument
To state the main idea and direction of the essay
To provide background information on the topic
What should a concluding paragraph do?
Introduce a new argument
Restate the thesis and summarize key points
Provide unrelated information
Repeat the introduction word-for-word
What is the function of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
To restate the thesis statement
To conclude the essay
To transition to a new topic
Which of the following is NOT an effective way to develop an argument in an essay?
Using relevant evidence and examples
Providing clear reasoning to support claims
Ignoring opposing viewpoints
Using logical organization
How should a writer address counterarguments in an argumentative essay?
By ignoring them
By acknowledging and refuting them with evidence
By agreeing with them entirely
By removing them from the essay
What is the primary purpose of persuasive writing?
To entertain the reader
To inform the audience about facts
To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint
To describe a personal experience
What is the purpose of revising an essay?
To check for major content and structural improvements
To ensure all words are spelled correctly
To change the entire topic of the essay
To replace all complex words with simpler ones
Why is it important to analyze the prompt before writing an essay?
To determine the type of response needed
To write as much as possible on any topic
To focus only on personal opinions
To copy information from the prompt into the essay
What is an inference?
A direct quote from the text
A conclusion drawn based on evidence and reasoning
A personal opinion with no support
A summary of the passage
What does it mean to analyze a text?
To summarize it briefly
To examine its deeper meaning and how it conveys ideas
To rewrite it in simpler terms
To ignore the author’s purpose
What is the best strategy for determining the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a passage?
Skipping the word and continuing reading
Looking at the word’s prefix, root, or suffix
Guessing based on intuition
Look up the word in the online dictionary
Which transition word best signals a contrast between ideas?
Furthermore
However
For example
Consequently
What is the effect of an anecdote in an introduction?
It provides statistical data
It captures the reader’s interest with a personal story
It weakens the argument
It summarizes the conclusion
What is the purpose of figurative language in a text?
To create a literal meaning
To enhance imagery and deeper meaning
To make a text confusing
To list facts and statistics
Which type of irony occurs when the audience knows something the characters do not?
Verbal irony
Situational irony
Dramatic irony
Cosmic irony
What is the effect of a rhetorical question in persuasive writing?
It forces the audience to answer aloud
It encourages readers to think about the topic
It provides a direct answer
It makes the argument weaker
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone is the author's attitude; mood is how the reader feels
Tone and mood are the same thing
Mood refers to sentence structure; tone refers to word choice
Tone is determined by setting; mood is determined by dialogue
What is the purpose of a claim in an argumentative essay?
To express the writer’s main point
To summarize the opposing viewpoint
To provide factual evidence
To introduce a counterargument
Which of the following sentences is written in active voice?
The book was read by the entire class.
The entire class read the book.
The book has been read by the entire class.
The book is being read by the entire class.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
The students' essays, were graded over the weekend.
The students essays were graded over the weekend.
The students’ essays were graded over the weekend.
The students essays’, were graded over the weekend.
Which of the following sentences is a comma splice?
The teacher explained the assignment, and the students listened carefully.
The teacher explained the assignment, the students listened carefully.
Because the teacher explained the assignment, the students listened carefully.
The students listened carefully after the teacher explained the assignment.
Which transition word indicates a cause-and-effect relationship?
Meanwhile
Because
However
Similarly
Which of the following contains parallel structure?
She enjoys reading, cooking, and to travel.
He likes running, swimming, and biking.
The project requires planning, organizing, and to present.
They love to hike, fishing, and biking.
A cause-and-effect text structure is used when an author:
Describes events in the order they happened
Explains how one event leads to another
Compares and contrasts two topics
Lists facts in random order
When summarizing a nonfiction text, you should:
Rewrite the entire passage in your own words
Focus only on the details that interest you
Identify the central idea and key supporting details
Add your opinion about the topic
Which of the following is the best summary of a passage?
A detailed explanation including minor details
A restatement of every sentence in different words
A short version that captures the controlling idea and supporting details
A personal opinion about the topic
Which is an example of chronological text structure?
A biography detailing a person’s life events
A science article explaining the effects of pollution
A recipe listing ingredients and cooking steps
A political debate comparing two policies
Which of the following is an example of a fact?
"Dogs are the best pets in the world."
"Most mammals give birth to live young."
"Chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla."
"Video games should be banned in schools."
Which of the following statements is an opinion?
"The U.S. has 50 states."
"Water boils at 100°C."
"Pizza is the most delicious food ever."
"The sun rises in the east."
When synthesizing two sources, you should:
Focus only on one and ignore the other
Compare and combine key ideas from both texts
Summarize both texts
What is the best way to approach multiple-choice questions on the STAAR test?
Guess randomly if you don't know the answer
Read the question first, then look for evidence in the text
Skip the difficult questions entirely
Always choose the longest answer
If a question asks you to determine the author’s purpose, what should you consider?
The author’s background
The tone, audience, and type of text
The length of the passage
The number of paragraphs
Explain the process for writing a short constructed response on the STAAR test.
What is the best strategy for annotating a nonfiction passage?
Highlight every sentence in different colors
Identify the controlling idea, highlight supporting details, circle unfamiliar words, and underline interesting sentences
Skip annotation and just read quickly
Only mark the first and last paragraph
What should you do before writing your essay (ECR) on the STAAR test? Explain the different parts of the foldable we made in class.
The main idea of a nonfiction text can also be called ...
select all that apply
thesis statement
controlling idea
central idea
conclusion
