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General Reading comprehension questions to help review for the 5th grade STAAR Reading test.
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1
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads were fast and quiet.
2
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
knee
chin
elbow
shin
3
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
We ran through the trees.
Stu said, "That's strange."
We were surprised.
Nobody comes to the woods.
4
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Tom never caught a ball.
The kids would rather play baseball.
The game was boys versus girls.
The girls beat the boys.
5
What does the underlined word mean?
trick
hide
show
ignore
6
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a tub of water
a turning motor
a human being
a machine
7
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.
8
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
Brian has a lunch box.
It is lunch time at school.
9
This story states:
fact
opinion
10
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer lost her boots.
The closet is wet.
Jennifer has black boots.
Jennifer likes red boots.
11
This story states:
fact
opinion
12
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The kind of school you go to depends on where you live.
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children like going to school in tents.
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
13
This story states:
fact
opinion
14
This story states:
opinion
fact
15
What is the main idea?
Honeybees like nectar.
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honeybees like to dance.
Honey is made from nectar.
16
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
He was alone in the house.
He wanted to go to bed.
He heard a strange sound.
A moth was on the stairs.
17
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
She thought the cave was scary.
She went into the cave.
The cave wasn't scary.
She saw Bruce in the cave.
18
What does the underlined word mean?
abandoned
robbed
rescued
encountered
19
Who found the volleyball?
James and Helen
Hannah
Helen
James
20
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
The clock struck 12.
The doctor wanted to leave.
It was too late.
I began to feel frightened.
21
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.
22
What does the underlined word mean?
hidden
stolen
illegal
discovered
23
Who missed the first ballet class?
Theresa
Brandy
Theresa and Leanne
Leanne
24
What is the main idea?
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
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.
25
What does the underlined word mean?
partially
supposedly
positively
definitely
26
What is the main idea?
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
Making friends is easy.
New students are usually lonely.
Li is having a hard time making friends.
27
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
caused protestors to burn things
increased the size of the military
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
made the situation worse
28
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
became lost in
fell into
found by accident
tripped over
29
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Germans were good card players.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
30
Where were the shoes displayed?
on a table
on the floor
on the bench
on the wall
31
This story states:
fact
opinion
32
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
It was very late.
He forgot to lock his door.
He went to a show every Monday.
He returned home.
33
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
School was canceled because of the weather.
The snow turned to rain.
34
What does the underlined word mean?
stolen
borrowed
discovered
earned
35
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
