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WorksheetsSTAR Reading practice
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 6hrs 28mins
E: Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed.
allergic
lively, alert
drowsy, sluggish
in bed
C: The orange feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly, tame white cat.
uncaring
tame
abandoned
wild
L: We know the puppy has a kind disposition because we've never seen her bite or scratch anyone.
home
owner
heart
personality
C: His animosity, unlike his usual kindhearted nature of his sister, divided the family.
friendliness
hatred
knowledge
animation
D: "Haberdashery, which is a store that sells men’s clothing, is becoming more common today.”
a barber shop
a type of men's clothing
a store for hats
clothing store for men
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.
make them angry
make them glad
make them sad
make them annoyed
D: The doctor's writing was utterly illegible; no one could read those scribbles.
unreadable
readable
false
sick
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 person who walks to class
a person who decorates bedrooms
a person who walks in their sleep
a person who knows about sleeping
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.”
exciting
boring
strong
smelly
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.
the flu and painfulness
nightmares of what is happening
pleasant memories of the past
the future of their life
G: The Kansas City Chiefs are deservedly the best team in the National Football League because they remain resolute and ready to persevere.
verb: endure
adjective: strong willed
noun: fierceness
adverb: rightly
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.
noun: juvenile, female
verb: jabbed, slammed
adverb: hardly, roughly
adjective: extremely thin
What is the meaning of dis-?
not, opposite of
cause to
in, on
wrong
What is the meaning of en-, em-?
not, opposite of
cause to
in, on
wrong
What is the meaning of in-, im-?
not, opposite of
cause to
in, on
wrong
What is the meaning of mis-?
not, opposite of
cause to
in, on
wrong
What is the meaning of disclaim?
to write or mark on something
to refuse to admit something
to bring or carry products in
an action of judgment that is wrong
What is the meaning of discredit?
to write or mark on something
to refuse to admit something
not believable; loss of credibility
capable of being set on fire
What is the meaning of disrupt?
to write or mark on something
to throw into confusion; interrupt
not believable; loss of credibility
capable of being set on fire
What is the meaning of encourage?
to write or mark on something
to throw into confusion; interrupt
not believable; loss of credibility
to inspire with spirit and confidence
What is the meaning of emphasize?
to make something more obvious or important
to throw into confusion; interrupt
not believable; loss of credibility
to inspire with spirit and confidence
What is the meaning of misnomer?
to make something more obvious or important
wrong name given to describe someone or something
not believable; loss of credibility
to inspire with spirit and confidence
What is the meaning of import?
to make something more obvious or important
wrong name given to describe someone or something
not believable; loss of credibility
to bring or carry products in
What is the meaning of inflammable?
to make something more obvious or important
capable of being set on fire
not believable; loss of credibility
to bring or carry products in
What is the meaning of inscribe?
to make something more obvious or important
capable of being set on fire
to write or mark on something
to bring or carry products in
What is the meaning of mistake?
to make something more obvious or important
capable of being set on fire
to write or mark on something
an action or judgment that is wrong
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!
prepared
late
on time
polite
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 person who participates
a person who helps
a person who runs
a person who watches
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.
perfect
too fast
too slow
troublesome
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.
to fear something
to have a strong dislike for something
to listen carefully
to watch carefully
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.
people who are fishing
a type of fish
people who like to eat fish
boats
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.
to bark
to guard
to pant because of the heat
to play
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.
to be hunted
to live in a certain place
to be written about
to be spotted by wildfire observers
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.
owners
workers
paying guests
cooks
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.
friends
people who have the same parents
classmates
teammates
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."
"Please observe the commands spoken by your parents."
"I looked at the sky and observed it's many clouds and their shapes."
"As a school, we observe Martin Luther King day by making posters about him."
Which sentence uses the word "progress" in the same way as the sentence below:
"The hungry lion will progress towards the group of deer".
"Our class is finally making progress on the project we started weeks ago."
"The news forecast calling for rain is true, as I see clouds progressing in our direction."
"Manuel progressed so fast in his piano playing skills that he's playing big concerts now!"
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."
"Please complete all of the questions in the first column on page 20."
"What is your favorite column in that beauty magazine?"
"The columns that support the roof of that Catholic church are probably over 100 years old."
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".
"Since Sarah doesn't enjoy raw fish, sushi probably won't suit her."
"The flowers Alex chose seemed to suit the room nicely."
"The man in the wedding seemed like he had just bought an expensive suit to wear."
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."
"The boy arrived at his grandparents house behaved and refined".
"The teenager used to be disrespectful and outspoken - she is now a refined young lady."
"Rocks that are refined usually reveal a mineral deep inside of it."
His eternal light would shine on the people even after his death.
temporary
ethical
reformed
endless
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!
prepared
late
on time
polite
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 person who participates
a person who helps
a person who runs
a person who watches
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.
perfect
too fast
too slow
troublesome
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.
to fear something
to have a strong dislike for something
to listen carefully
to watch carefully
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.
people who are fishing
a type of fish
people who like to eat fish
boats
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.
to bark
to guard
to pant because of the heat
to play
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.
to be hunted
to live in a certain place
to be written about
to be spotted by wildfire observers
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.
owners
workers
paying guests
cooks
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.
friends
people who have the same parents
classmates
teammates
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."
"Please observe the commands spoken by your parents."
"I looked at the sky and observed it's many clouds and their shapes."
"As a school, we observe Martin Luther King day by making posters about him."
Which sentence uses the word "progress" in the same way as the sentence below:
"The hungry lion will progress towards the group of deer".
"Our class is finally making progress on the project we started weeks ago."
"The news forecast calling for rain is true, as I see clouds progressing in our direction."
"Manuel progressed so fast in his piano playing skills that he's playing big concerts now!"
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."
"Please complete all of the questions in the first column on page 20."
"What is your favorite column in that beauty magazine?"
"The columns that support the roof of that Catholic church are probably over 100 years old."
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".
"Since Sarah doesn't enjoy raw fish, sushi probably won't suit her."
"The flowers Alex chose seemed to suit the room nicely."
"The man in the wedding seemed like he had just bought an expensive suit to wear."
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."
"The boy arrived at his grandparents house behaved and refined".
"The teenager used to be disrespectful and outspoken - she is now a refined young lady."
"Rocks that are refined usually reveal a mineral deep inside of it."
His eternal light would shine on the people even after his death.
temporary
ethical
reformed
endless
Beverages such as juice, water, and soda will be provided at the party.
What does the underlined word mean?
food
party
drinks
You must eat nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables to stay healthy.
What does the underlined word mean?
unhealthy
healthy
delicious
Our class library has books of many genres including folktales, poetry, and nonfiction.
What does the underlined word mean?
library
books
type or sort
The museum displayed ancient artifacts like jewlery, coins, and spears.
What does the underlined word mean?
objects made by humans
bodies of water
natural objects
My desk was messy and disorganized this morning, but now it is spotless.
Whatd does the underlined word mean?
untidy
smooth
very clean
Unlike Jack, who is polite, Alex was rude and bad-mannered.
What does the underlined word mean?
kind
rude
having good manners
The wooden toy looks fragile. However, it is sturdy and strong.
What does the underlined word mean?
well-made
bumpy
weak
Uncle Ross is hilarious. We can't stop laughing at all his jokes and stories.
dull
frightening
funny
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:
Cat
Dog
Squirrel
Which phrase DOES NOT help the reader understnad the meaning, of word canine?
play fetch
chasing each other around and barking at squirrels
always fell asleep during the car ride home
The wind made a ______ as it moved through the trees.
Words that share the same meaning -
opposites
synonyms
prefixes
antonyms
Sensory language is -
language that explores the five senses
language that is found within a story
language that is passed down
language that has rhythm
When might you prejudge a situation?
before you know all the facts
once you know all the facts
Why might your teacher give you a pretest?
to see how much you know after a lesson
to see how much you know before you start the lesson
to make your life miserable
When might you reload a website?
when it doesn't load properly
when it loads successfully
to pass time
what word has a prefix that means "again"
preload
submarine
retest
mistake
what word has a prefix that means "under"?
reclaim
prepare
misunderstood
submarine
Add a Prefix
7. tell
re
un
dis
Add a Prefix
4. happy
re
un
dis
Add a Prefix
10. write
re
un
dis
Nelly doesn't like to do any sport. She prefers watching videos online. She is the most ............. person I've seen.
impolite
impatient
inactive
indirect
Which of these is a subtask of brushing your teeth?
squeezing out the toothpaste
getting ready for bed
Which book about Earth and Mars has been mistitled?
one called "Planets"
one called "Stars"
one called "Earth vs. Mars"
Which is considered to be respectful?
waiting your turn in line
cutting in front of someone in line
which word has a suffix that means "full"
joyful
eventually
jumped
beautifully
Which might be described as frightful?
a gingerbread house
a haunted house
a children's park
When you must do something again, what prefix do you use?
How would you feel after a sleepless night?
exhausted
well rested
Submit
exhausted
well rested
