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WorksheetsEnglish I STAAR Review Questions
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
In the sentence "She approached the task with tenacity, refusing to give up," what does the word tenacity most likely mean?
Confusion
Laziness
Determination
Indifference
Which literary device is used in the phrase "The wind whispered through the trees"?
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
Metaphor
What can the reader infer about the character who always volunteers to help others, even when busy?
They enjoy being the center of attention
They are unreliable
They are generous and selfless
They dislike their own responsibilities
What is most likely the author’s purpose in a persuasive article about reducing plastic waste?
To entertain readers with a funny story
To explain how plastic is made
To persuade readers to use less plastic
To describe different types of plastic
Which of the following is a common theme in literature?
The ingredients in a recipe
The importance of friendship
The location of a story
The number of characters in a book
What is the structure of a passage that compares two political leaders?
Cause and effect
Chronological order
Problem and solution
Compare and contrast
What is the main idea of a passage about the benefits of exercise?
You can buy running shoes at any store
Exercise has many positive effects on health
Some people don’t like going to the gym
Yoga is a relaxing form of stretching
What does the word elated mean in the sentence, “She was elated after hearing the good news”?
Angry
Sad
Joyful
Nervous
Which type of conflict is best shown by a character struggling to survive a storm?
Character vs. character
Character vs. society
Character vs. nature
Character vs. self
If a story is told using "I" and "me," what is the point of view?
First person
Second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
What does the simile "as brave as a lion" mean?
The person is loud
The person is dangerous
The person is brave
The person is wild
What tone is created by the sentence, “The abandoned house stood silent, its windows like watching eyes”?
Joyful
Suspenseful
Cheerful
Romantic
Which revision improves this sentence? “He run to the store real fast.”
He ran to the store real fast.
He runs to the store fast.
He ran to the store quickly.
He running to the store quickly.
Which word is a synonym for generous?
Mean
Kind
Greedy
Careless
Which sentence best supports the idea that the character is hardworking?
She often took breaks and relaxed during the day.
She stayed late after school to finish her project.
She complained about every assignment.
She ignored her homework to watch TV.
Which detail shows indirect characterization?
"John was a kind person."
"John helped the elderly woman carry her groceries."
"John was tall and had blue eyes."
"John was 16 years old."
Which transition best connects two ideas in a persuasive essay?
Finally
For example
Meanwhile
On the other hand
What is the mood of a passage describing a dark, stormy night with howling wind?
Calm
Joyful
Scary
Bored
Which sentence is the most clear and concise?
Due to the fact that it was raining, we didn’t go.
Because it was raining, we didn’t go.
In light of the weather being rainy, we didn’t go.
Since the condition was rainy, we didn’t go.
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
The students in the class studies hard.
The students in the class study hard.
The student in the class study hard.
The student in the class have studied hard.
