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STAAR Reading Comprehension Review
Test Description: This game covers 6th grade- 6.5F, 6.6D, 6.7C, 6.7D, 6.9A; 7th grade- 7.5F, 7.6D, 7.7C, 7.7D, 7.9A; 8th grade 8.5F, 8.6D, 8.7C,8.7D, 8.9A
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) How does the setting advance the plot? What is this question asking you to do?
A
To choose the answer that shows how the character's actions are causing the plot of the story to move forward.
B
To choose the answer choice that shows how the mood is causing the plot of the story to move forward.
C
To choose the answer choice that explains how the conflict is causing the plot of the story to move forward.
D
To choose the answer choice that explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.
2) How does the setting influence the plot of a story? How is influence being used in this sentence?
A
apply
B
determine
C
effect
D
beginning
3) What is the significance of the crowd returning at lunchtime to watch Maniac? How is the word significance being used in this sentence?
A
synonym
B
problem
C
order
D
importance
4) What is the most likely reason the poet used capitalization in line 6? What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
A
graphical elements
B
correct use of writing conventions
C
conflict
D
theme
5) Paragraph 7 mainly focuses on - What skill are you being asked to use for this question?
A
context clues
B
summary
C
conflict
D
main idea
6) The author organizes this selection by - What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
A
conflict
B
supporting details
C
main idea
D
text structure
7) Which sentence from the selection states an opinion? Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?
A
Reread the entire selection and separate all the facts from opinion.
B
Read the answer choices and look for opinion words (such as: definitely, obviously, clearly, unfair).
C
Write a summary of the selection.
8) What does the break between stanzas 2 and 3 help the poet convey? What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
A
theme
B
tone
C
graphical elements
D
figurative language
9) The abrupt dialogue in the poem helps convey the idea that the characters are - How is the word abrupt being used in this sentence?
A
short or choppy dialogue
B
short or expanded dialogue
C
long or choppy dialogue
D
long or expanded dialogue
10) The playwright uses the sounds of rain and thunder throughout selection mainly to - What is a playwright?
A
author of dramas
B
author of nonfiction text
C
author of mysteries
D
author of a poem
11) STAAR Question: The author begins and ends the selection with this idea in order to emphasize that - Which of the following is the best synonym for the word emphasize -
A
point out
B
determine
C
conclude
12) What lesson does the narrator learn while spending time with her grandmother? What skill are you being asked to use in this sentence?
A
conflict
B
character motivation
C
main idea
D
theme
13) Which sentence from the blog entry is an example of stereotyping? What is stereotyping?
A
a type of font used in blogs
B
making a general statement about a group of people
C
enying someone the same rights
D
being racist against someone
14) What is the definition of characterize?
A
Characterize means to eat pizza.
B
Characterize means to represent or stand for something else.
C
Characterize means to describe someone or something.
D
Characterize means to have an effect on someone.
15) What does the Statue of Liberty do?
A
The Statue of Liberty evaluates new beginnings.
B
The Statue of Liberty characterizes new beginnings.
C
The Statue of Liberty symbolizes new beginnings.
16) Examine in detail the structure of something, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
A
analyze
B
influence
C
contribute
D
indicate
17) Stating of another piece of writing in your own words is?
A
paraphrase
B
source
C
glossary
D
quote
18) Briefly retelling the main ideas of a piece of writing in your own words is?
A
relevant
B
summarizing
C
primary source
D
secondary source
19) If the question includes the word suggests, I know that this is a or an _____________ question.
A
vocabulary
B
inference
C
right there
D
theme
20) What is an excerpt?
A
an inference
B
a book or story
C
a piece of a larger writing
D
a quotation
*select an answer for all questions
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