What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)

Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.

It is likely that: (make an inference)

School was canceled because of the weather.

It is likely that: (make an inference)

The game was boys versus girls.

It is likely that: (make an inference)

The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.

What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)

The railroads had many turns in them.

When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?

a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight

What is the main idea?

Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.

What is the main idea?

Li is having a hard time making friends.

What is the main idea?

It may be possible to change insect behavior.

What is the main idea?

The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.

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Duplicate of STAAR 5th Grade Reading Comprehension Practice

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General Reading comprehension questions to help review for the 5th Grade STAAR Reading Test. #5thgrade #staarreading

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Questions 25

Answers

1
What does the underlined word mean?
borrowed
stolen
discovered
earned
2
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
The Germans were good card players.
3
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.
4
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The girls beat the boys.
The game was boys versus girls.
The kids would rather play baseball.
Tom never caught a ball.
5
What does the underlined word mean?
show
trick
hide
ignore
6
Who found the volleyball?
James and Helen
Helen
James
Hannah
7
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
knee
shin
chin
elbow
8
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Children like going to school in tents.
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
There are not buildings in hot countries.
9
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads were fast and quiet.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroads were dangerous.
10
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a tub of water
a human being
a turning motor
a machine
11
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
tripped over
became lost in
found by accident
fell into
12
What does the underlined word mean?
stolen
discovered
hidden
illegal
13
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
14
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer has black boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
Jennifer likes red boots.
The closet is wet.
15
What does the underlined word mean?
supposedly
definitely
partially
positively
16
Who missed the first ballet class?
Brandy
Theresa and Leanne
Leanne
Theresa
17
What is the main idea?
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
18
What is the main idea?
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
Making friends is easy.
Li is having a hard time making friends.
New students are usually lonely.
19
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the wall
on the floor
on the bench
on a table
20
What does the underlined word mean?
rescued
encountered
abandoned
robbed
21
It is likely that: (make an inference)
It is lunch time at school.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Brian has a lunch box.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
22
What is the main idea?
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees like to dance.
Honeybees like nectar.
23
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
increased the size of the military
made the situation worse
caused protestors to burn things
24
What is the main idea?
All insect behavior can be changed.
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
Insects are very intelligent.
25
What is the main idea?
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
People in 1939 had never seen a dishwasher or TV.
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.

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Duplicate of STAAR 5th Grade Reading Comprehension Practice

25 termsStudBud Administration263 plays

General Reading comprehension questions to help review for the 5th Grade STAAR Reading Test. #5thgrade #staarreading

Flashcards25 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 25

Answers

1
What does the underlined word mean?
borrowed
stolen
discovered
earned
2
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
The Germans were good card players.
3
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.
4
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The girls beat the boys.
The game was boys versus girls.
The kids would rather play baseball.
Tom never caught a ball.
5
What does the underlined word mean?
show
trick
hide
ignore
6
Who found the volleyball?
James and Helen
Helen
James
Hannah
7
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
knee
shin
chin
elbow
8
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Children like going to school in tents.
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
There are not buildings in hot countries.
9
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads were fast and quiet.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroads were dangerous.
10
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a tub of water
a human being
a turning motor
a machine
11
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
tripped over
became lost in
found by accident
fell into
12
What does the underlined word mean?
stolen
discovered
hidden
illegal
13
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
14
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer has black boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
Jennifer likes red boots.
The closet is wet.
15
What does the underlined word mean?
supposedly
definitely
partially
positively
16
Who missed the first ballet class?
Brandy
Theresa and Leanne
Leanne
Theresa
17
What is the main idea?
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
18
What is the main idea?
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
Making friends is easy.
Li is having a hard time making friends.
New students are usually lonely.
19
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the wall
on the floor
on the bench
on a table
20
What does the underlined word mean?
rescued
encountered
abandoned
robbed
21
It is likely that: (make an inference)
It is lunch time at school.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Brian has a lunch box.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
22
What is the main idea?
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees like to dance.
Honeybees like nectar.
23
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
increased the size of the military
made the situation worse
caused protestors to burn things
24
What is the main idea?
All insect behavior can be changed.
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
Insects are very intelligent.
25
What is the main idea?
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
People in 1939 had never seen a dishwasher or TV.
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.