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STAR Reading practice

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 6hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What text feature might you use to find the meaning of an unknown word?
a)
Glossary
b)
Timelines
c)
Pictures
d)
Maps
2.
What text feature can you use to find where a topic is located in the textbook?
a)
Bolded words
b)
Glossary
c)
Index
d)
Chart
3.
A timeline can help you determine which of the following?
a)
Why something happened
b)
Where something is located
c)
The definition of a word
d)
When something happened
4.
Bolded/Highlighted or Italicized words are usually considered to be what?
a)
Main ideas
b)
Vocabulary words
c)
Dates
d)
Not important
5.
This is where we can find the list of chapters and page numbers.
a)
Maps
b)
Index
c)
Table of Contents
d)
Vocabulary Boxes
6.
Review questions at the end of a section or chapter help with what?
a)
Checking for understanding
b)
Knowing dates and places
c)
Finding page numbers
d)
Locating things on a map
7.
Industriousness means...
a)
Laziness
b)
Joy
c)
Never give up
d)
Hard work
8.
Enthusiasm is...
a)
Being hyper
b)
Energy and enjoyment
c)
Doing all your work
d)
Never giving up
9.
Cooperation means...
a)
Never giving up
b)
Wanting to be the best
c)
Working together with others
d)
Doing things your way
10.
Your LFYM's are due when?
a)
This Thursday
b)
This Friday
c)
After Thanksgiving break
d)
They were due Today
11.

E: Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed.

a)

allergic

b)

lively, alert

c)

drowsy, sluggish

d)

in bed

12.

C: The orange feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly, tame white cat.

a)

uncaring

b)

tame

c)

abandoned

d)

wild

13.

L: We know the puppy has a kind disposition because we've never seen her bite or scratch anyone.

a)

home

b)

owner

c)

heart

d)

personality

14.

C: His animosity, unlike his usual kindhearted nature of his sister, divided the family.

a)

friendliness

b)

hatred

c)

knowledge

d)

animation

15.

D: "Haberdashery, which is a store that sells men’s clothing, is becoming more common today.”

a)

a barber shop

b)

a type of men's clothing

c)

a store for hats

d)

clothing store for men

16.

R: The root word -grat- means: thanks/ pleasing; the suffix -fy means to make, cause. Determine the meaning: A guilty verdict would gratify the victim's relatives.

a)

make them angry

b)

make them glad

c)

make them sad

d)

make them annoyed

17.

D: The doctor's writing was utterly illegible; no one could read those scribbles.

a)

unreadable

b)

readable

c)

false

d)

sick

18.

R: the suffix -ist means a person, or one who does an action; the meaning of -ambular- is walk; and the prefix somn- means sleep

The somnambulist had to be locked in his bedroom at night for his own safety. What does somnambulist mean?

a)

a person who walks to class

b)

a person who decorates bedrooms

c)

a person who walks in their sleep

d)

a person who knows about sleeping

19.

E: She told her friend, “I’m through with blind dates forever. What a dull evening! I was bored every minute. The conversation was absolutely vapid.”

a)

exciting

b)

boring

c)

strong

d)

smelly

20.

L: During those first bewildering weeks, the thoughts of a seventh-grader drift back to sixth grade where he was “in,” knew everyone, and felt at home. A feeling of nostalgia sweeps over him.

a)

the flu and painfulness

b)

nightmares of what is happening

c)

pleasant memories of the past

d)

the future of their life

21.

G: The Kansas City Chiefs are deservedly the best team in the National Football League because they remain resolute and ready to persevere.

a)

verb: endure

b)

adjective: strong willed

c)

noun: fierceness

d)

adverb: rightly

22.

G: The gaunt, short haired blonde girl barely hit the volleyball hard enough to make it onto the other side of the thread-bear net.

a)

noun: juvenile, female

b)

verb: jabbed, slammed

c)

adverb: hardly, roughly

d)

adjective: extremely thin

23.

What is the meaning of dis-?

a)

not, opposite of

b)

cause to

c)

in, on

d)

wrong

24.

What is the meaning of en-, em-?

a)

not, opposite of

b)

cause to

c)

in, on

d)

wrong

25.

What is the meaning of in-, im-?

a)

not, opposite of

b)

cause to

c)

in, on

d)

wrong

26.

What is the meaning of mis-?

a)

not, opposite of

b)

cause to

c)

in, on

d)

wrong

27.

What is the meaning of disclaim?

a)

to write or mark on something

b)

to refuse to admit something

c)

to bring or carry products in

d)

an action of judgment that is wrong

28.

What is the meaning of discredit?

a)

to write or mark on something

b)

to refuse to admit something

c)

not believable; loss of credibility

d)

capable of being set on fire

29.

What is the meaning of disrupt?

a)

to write or mark on something

b)

to throw into confusion; interrupt

c)

not believable; loss of credibility

d)

capable of being set on fire

30.

What is the meaning of encourage?

a)

to write or mark on something

b)

to throw into confusion; interrupt

c)

not believable; loss of credibility

d)

to inspire with spirit and confidence

31.

What is the meaning of emphasize?

a)

to make something more obvious or important

b)

to throw into confusion; interrupt

c)

not believable; loss of credibility

d)

to inspire with spirit and confidence

32.

What is the meaning of misnomer?

a)

to make something more obvious or important

b)

wrong name given to describe someone or something

c)

not believable; loss of credibility

d)

to inspire with spirit and confidence

33.

What is the meaning of import?

a)

to make something more obvious or important

b)

wrong name given to describe someone or something

c)

not believable; loss of credibility

d)

to bring or carry products in

34.

What is the meaning of inflammable?

a)

to make something more obvious or important

b)

capable of being set on fire

c)

not believable; loss of credibility

d)

to bring or carry products in

35.

What is the meaning of inscribe?

a)

to make something more obvious or important

b)

capable of being set on fire

c)

to write or mark on something

d)

to bring or carry products in

36.

What is the meaning of mistake?

a)

to make something more obvious or important

b)

capable of being set on fire

c)

to write or mark on something

d)

an action or judgment that is wrong

37.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word...

If you want to go to the guided tour, you need to be punctual. The tour guides begin the tour at 9:00, and not a minute later!

a)

prepared

b)

late

c)

on time

d)

polite

38.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word...

Last year I ran the entire 6 mile race. This year, however, I was happy to be a spectator and cheer on the runners from the sidelines.

a)

a person who participates

b)

a person who helps

c)

a person who runs

d)

a person who watches

39.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word... Yesterday was a wonderful day for flying a kite. The wind speed was ideal.

a)

perfect

b)

too fast

c)

too slow

d)

troublesome

40.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word... It is easy to see my dad's disdain for my favorite TV show. When he finds me watching it, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

a)

to fear something

b)

to have a strong dislike for something

c)

to listen carefully

d)

to watch carefully

41.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word... The lake was full of anglers on the day of the fishing tournament, all hoping to win the grand prize.

a)

people who are fishing

b)

a type of fish

c)

people who like to eat fish

d)

boats

42.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word... I remember when Buddy was a puppy. He would frolic in the park, chasing rabbits, Frisbees, or anything else that caught his attention.

a)

to bark

b)

to guard

c)

to pant because of the heat

d)

to play

43.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word... Several deer inhabit the woods behind my house. We see them most often in the morning or later in the evening.

a)

to be hunted

b)

to live in a certain place

c)

to be written about

d)

to be spotted by wildfire observers

44.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word... The patrons at the hotel were unhappy when the air conditioning stopped working. Some felt like they shouldn't have to pay the full price.

a)

owners

b)

workers

c)

paying guests

d)

cooks

45.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word... I was surprised when I learned that Brittany and Bella were siblings. They don't look or act anything alike.

a)

friends

b)

people who have the same parents

c)

classmates

d)

teammates

46.

Which sentence uses the word "observe" in the same way as the sentence below:


"I try to observe the rules at the swimming pool every day."

a)

"Please observe the commands spoken by your parents."

b)

"I looked at the sky and observed it's many clouds and their shapes."

c)

"As a school, we observe Martin Luther King day by making posters about him."

47.

Which sentence uses the word "progress" in the same way as the sentence below:


"The hungry lion will progress towards the group of deer".

a)

"Our class is finally making progress on the project we started weeks ago."

b)

"The news forecast calling for rain is true, as I see clouds progressing in our direction."

c)

"Manuel progressed so fast in his piano playing skills that he's playing big concerts now!"

48.

Which sentence uses the word "column" in the same way as the sentence below:


"The first column in the newspaper talks about art in the community."

a)

"Please complete all of the questions in the first column on page 20."

b)

"What is your favorite column in that beauty magazine?"

c)

"The columns that support the roof of that Catholic church are probably over 100 years old."

49.

Which sentence uses the word "suit" in the same way as the sentence below?


"The apartment has two bedrooms - if it suits you, you may have the one on the left".

a)

"Since Sarah doesn't enjoy raw fish, sushi probably won't suit her."

b)

"The flowers Alex chose seemed to suit the room nicely."

c)

"The man in the wedding seemed like he had just bought an expensive suit to wear."

50.

Which sentence uses the word "refine" in the same way as the sentence below?


"When storm drain water is refined, impurities are removed so it's safe to drink."

a)

"The boy arrived at his grandparents house behaved and refined".

b)

"The teenager used to be disrespectful and outspoken - she is now a refined young lady."

c)

"Rocks that are refined usually reveal a mineral deep inside of it."

51.

His eternal light would shine on the people even after his death.

a)

temporary

b)

ethical

c)

reformed

d)

endless

52.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word...

If you want to go to the guided tour, you need to be punctual. The tour guides begin the tour at 9:00, and not a minute later!

a)

prepared

b)

late

c)

on time

d)

polite

53.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word...

Last year I ran the entire 6 mile race. This year, however, I was happy to be a spectator and cheer on the runners from the sidelines.

a)

a person who participates

b)

a person who helps

c)

a person who runs

d)

a person who watches

54.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word... Yesterday was a wonderful day for flying a kite. The wind speed was ideal.

a)

perfect

b)

too fast

c)

too slow

d)

troublesome

55.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word... It is easy to see my dad's disdain for my favorite TV show. When he finds me watching it, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

a)

to fear something

b)

to have a strong dislike for something

c)

to listen carefully

d)

to watch carefully

56.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word... The lake was full of anglers on the day of the fishing tournament, all hoping to win the grand prize.

a)

people who are fishing

b)

a type of fish

c)

people who like to eat fish

d)

boats

57.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word... I remember when Buddy was a puppy. He would frolic in the park, chasing rabbits, Frisbees, or anything else that caught his attention.

a)

to bark

b)

to guard

c)

to pant because of the heat

d)

to play

58.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word... Several deer inhabit the woods behind my house. We see them most often in the morning or later in the evening.

a)

to be hunted

b)

to live in a certain place

c)

to be written about

d)

to be spotted by wildfire observers

59.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word... The patrons at the hotel were unhappy when the air conditioning stopped working. Some felt like they shouldn't have to pay the full price.

a)

owners

b)

workers

c)

paying guests

d)

cooks

60.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word... I was surprised when I learned that Brittany and Bella were siblings. They don't look or act anything alike.

a)

friends

b)

people who have the same parents

c)

classmates

d)

teammates

61.

Which sentence uses the word "observe" in the same way as the sentence below:


"I try to observe the rules at the swimming pool every day."

a)

"Please observe the commands spoken by your parents."

b)

"I looked at the sky and observed it's many clouds and their shapes."

c)

"As a school, we observe Martin Luther King day by making posters about him."

62.

Which sentence uses the word "progress" in the same way as the sentence below:


"The hungry lion will progress towards the group of deer".

a)

"Our class is finally making progress on the project we started weeks ago."

b)

"The news forecast calling for rain is true, as I see clouds progressing in our direction."

c)

"Manuel progressed so fast in his piano playing skills that he's playing big concerts now!"

63.

Which sentence uses the word "column" in the same way as the sentence below:


"The first column in the newspaper talks about art in the community."

a)

"Please complete all of the questions in the first column on page 20."

b)

"What is your favorite column in that beauty magazine?"

c)

"The columns that support the roof of that Catholic church are probably over 100 years old."

64.

Which sentence uses the word "suit" in the same way as the sentence below?


"The apartment has two bedrooms - if it suits you, you may have the one on the left".

a)

"Since Sarah doesn't enjoy raw fish, sushi probably won't suit her."

b)

"The flowers Alex chose seemed to suit the room nicely."

c)

"The man in the wedding seemed like he had just bought an expensive suit to wear."

65.

Which sentence uses the word "refine" in the same way as the sentence below?


"When storm drain water is refined, impurities are removed so it's safe to drink."

a)

"The boy arrived at his grandparents house behaved and refined".

b)

"The teenager used to be disrespectful and outspoken - she is now a refined young lady."

c)

"Rocks that are refined usually reveal a mineral deep inside of it."

66.

His eternal light would shine on the people even after his death.

a)

temporary

b)

ethical

c)

reformed

d)

endless

67.

Beverages such as juice, water, and soda will be provided at the party.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

food

b)

party

c)

drinks

68.

You must eat nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables to stay healthy.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

unhealthy

b)

healthy

c)

delicious

69.

Our class library has books of many genres including folktales, poetry, and nonfiction.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

library

b)

books

c)

type or sort

70.

The museum displayed ancient artifacts like jewlery, coins, and spears.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

objects made by humans

b)

bodies of water

c)

natural objects

71.

My desk was messy and disorganized this morning, but now it is spotless.


Whatd does the underlined word mean?

a)

untidy

b)

smooth

c)

very clean

72.

Unlike Jack, who is polite, Alex was rude and bad-mannered.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

kind

b)

rude

c)

having good manners

73.

The wooden toy looks fragile. However, it is sturdy and strong.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

well-made

b)

bumpy

c)

weak

74.

Uncle Ross is hilarious. We can't stop laughing at all his jokes and stories.

a)

dull

b)

frightening

c)

funny

75.

Zoey loved taking her dog Rufus to the dog park. They would play fetch, run around, and sometimes they would play with the other canines. The canines loved chasing each other around and barking at squirrels. After their trip to the dog park Rufus always fell asleep during the car ride home.


In the paragraph, the word canines means:

a)

Cat

b)

Dog

c)

Squirrel

76.

Which phrase DOES NOT help the reader understnad the meaning, of word canine?

a)

play fetch

b)

chasing each other around and barking at squirrels

c)

always fell asleep during the car ride home

77.
Synonyms are words that -
a)
have the same meaning 
b)
have opposite meaning 
c)
sound the same with different meaning 
d)
sound the same with different spelling 
78.
The theme of a story is- 
a)
The most important detail. 
b)
A lesson learned from the story. 
c)
plot 
d)
summarizing the text 
79.
Which word BEST completes the sentence below?
The wind made a ______ as it moved through the trees.
a)
nice
b)
noise
c)
noose
d)
nose
80.

Words that share the same meaning -

a)

opposites

b)

synonyms

c)

prefixes

d)

antonyms

81.

Sensory language is -

a)

language that explores the five senses

b)

language that is found within a story

c)

language that is passed down

d)

language that has rhythm

82.


When might you prejudge a situation?

a)

before you know all the facts

b)

once you know all the facts

83.

Why might your teacher give you a pretest?

a)

to see how much you know after a lesson

b)

to see how much you know before you start the lesson

c)

to make your life miserable

84.


When might you reload a website?

a)

when it doesn't load properly

b)

when it loads successfully

c)

to pass time

85.

what word has a prefix that means "again"

a)

preload

b)

submarine

c)

retest

d)

mistake

86.

what word has a prefix that means "under"?

a)

reclaim

b)

prepare

c)

misunderstood

d)

submarine

87.

Add a Prefix


7. tell

a)

re

b)

un

c)

dis

88.

Add a Prefix


4. happy

a)

re

b)

un

c)

dis

89.

Add a Prefix


10. write

a)

re

b)

un

c)

dis

90.

Nelly doesn't like to do any sport. She prefers watching videos online. She is the most ............. person I've seen.

a)

impolite

b)

impatient

c)

inactive

d)

indirect

91.

Which of these is a subtask of brushing your teeth?


a)

squeezing out the toothpaste

b)

getting ready for bed

92.


Which book about Earth and Mars has been mistitled?

a)

one called "Planets"

b)

one called "Stars"

c)

one called "Earth vs. Mars"

93.


Which is considered to be respectful?

a)

waiting your turn in line

b)

cutting in front of someone in line

94.

which word has a suffix that means "full"

a)

joyful

b)

eventually

c)

jumped

d)

beautifully

95.

Which might be described as frightful?

a)

a gingerbread house

b)

a haunted house

c)

a children's park

96.

When you must do something again, what prefix do you use?

a)
re-
b)
mis-
c)
dis-
d)
un-
97.


How would you feel after a sleepless night?

exhausted

well rested

Submit


a)

exhausted

b)

well rested