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STAAR 5th grade Reading Comprehension Practice
STAAR 5th grade Reading Comprehension Practice
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General Reading comprehension questions to help review for the 5th grade STAAR Reading test.
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CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
She saw Bruce in the cave.
She went into the cave.
She thought the cave was scary.
The cave wasn't scary.
2
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
The Germans were good card players.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
3
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
He wanted to go to bed.
A moth was on the stairs.
He was alone in the house.
He heard a strange sound.
4
Who missed the first ballet class?
Leanne
Theresa and Leanne
Brandy
Theresa
5
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a machine
a human being
a tub of water
a turning motor
6
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
Children like going to school in tents.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
There are not buildings in hot countries.
7
What does the underlined word mean?
stolen
earned
borrowed
discovered
8
What does the underlined word mean?
positively
supposedly
partially
definitely
9
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the bench
on a table
on the floor
on the wall
10
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
It was too late.
The clock struck 12.
The doctor wanted to leave.
I began to feel frightened.
11
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Brian has a lunch box.
It is lunch time at school.
12
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroads were fast and quiet.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
13
This story states:
opinion
fact
14
What is the main idea?
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
15
This story states:
fact
opinion
16
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
We ran through the trees.
Nobody comes to the woods.
We were surprised.
Stu said, "That's strange."
17
Who found the volleyball?
Helen
Hannah
James and Helen
James
18
What does the underlined word mean?
show
ignore
trick
hide
19
This story states:
opinion
fact
20
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
School was canceled because of the weather.
The snow turned to rain.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
21
What does the underlined word mean?
hidden
discovered
illegal
stolen
22
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
He returned home.
He forgot to lock his door.
He went to a show every Monday.
It was very late.
23
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
made the situation worse
caused protestors to burn things
increased the size of the military
24
What is the main idea?
Li is having a hard time making friends.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
New students are usually lonely.
Making friends is easy.
25
This story states:
opinion
fact
26
What does the underlined word mean?
robbed
encountered
abandoned
rescued
27
What is the main idea?
Honeybees like nectar.
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honeybees like to dance.
Honey is made from nectar.
28
What is the main idea?
The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
People in 1939 had never seen a dishwasher or TV.
29
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer has black boots.
The closet is wet.
Jennifer lost her boots.
Jennifer likes red boots.
30
This story states:
opinion
fact
31
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
32
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
chin
shin
knee
elbow
33
What is the main idea?
Insects are very intelligent.
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
All insect behavior can be changed.
34
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The kids would rather play baseball.
Tom never caught a ball.
The game was boys versus girls.
The girls beat the boys.
35
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
found by accident
tripped over
became lost in
fell into
