It is likely that: (make an inference)

School was canceled because of the weather.

What is the main idea?

The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.

It is likely that: (make an inference)

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

When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?

a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight

What is the main idea?

Li is having a hard time making friends.

What is the main idea?

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

It is likely that: (make an inference)

The game was boys versus girls.

What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)

The railroads had many turns in them.

What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)

Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.

What is the main idea?

It may be possible to change insect behavior.

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Reading MCA Practice 5th

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General Reading comprehension questions to help review for the 5th grade MCA or STAAR Reading test. #5thgrade #staarreading

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Questions 35

Answers

1
This story states:
opinion
fact
2
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
He heard a strange sound.
He wanted to go to bed.
A moth was on the stairs.
He was alone in the house.
3
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
School was canceled because of the weather.
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
The snow turned to rain.
4
What does the underlined word mean?
partially
positively
supposedly
definitely
5
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
The cave wasn't scary.
She went into the cave.
She saw Bruce in the cave.
She thought the cave was scary.
6
Who found the volleyball?
Hannah
James
James and Helen
Helen
7
What is the main idea?
People in 1939 had never seen a dishwasher or TV.
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
8
What does the underlined word mean?
robbed
encountered
abandoned
rescued
9
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children like going to school in tents.
10
What does the underlined word mean?
illegal
discovered
hidden
stolen
11
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.
12
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
13
Who missed the first ballet class?
Brandy
Leanne
Theresa and Leanne
Theresa
14
What is the main idea?
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
New students are usually lonely.
Making friends is easy.
Li is having a hard time making friends.
15
This story states:
opinion
fact
16
What is the main idea?
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
17
This story states:
fact
opinion
18
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The game was boys versus girls.
Tom never caught a ball.
The girls beat the boys.
The kids would rather play baseball.
19
What does the underlined word mean?
borrowed
earned
discovered
stolen
20
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the bench
on a table
on the wall
on the floor
21
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
It was very late.
He went to a show every Monday.
He forgot to lock his door.
He returned home.
22
What does the underlined word mean?
trick
ignore
show
hide
23
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a turning motor
a human being
a machine
a tub of water
24
This story states:
opinion
fact
25
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroads were fast and quiet.
26
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Brian has a lunch box.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
It is lunch time at school.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
27
What is the main idea?
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees like nectar.
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honeybees like to dance.
28
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer has black boots.
Jennifer likes red boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
The closet is wet.
29
This story states:
opinion
fact
30
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
fell into
tripped over
became lost in
found by accident
31
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
32
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Germans were good card players.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
33
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."
34
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
shin
elbow
knee
chin
35
What is the main idea?
Insects are very intelligent.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
All insect behavior can be changed.
It may be possible to change insect behavior.

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Reading MCA Practice 5th

35 termsStudBud Administration459 plays

General Reading comprehension questions to help review for the 5th grade MCA or STAAR Reading test. #5thgrade #staarreading

Flashcards35 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 35

Answers

1
This story states:
opinion
fact
2
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
He heard a strange sound.
He wanted to go to bed.
A moth was on the stairs.
He was alone in the house.
3
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
School was canceled because of the weather.
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
The snow turned to rain.
4
What does the underlined word mean?
partially
positively
supposedly
definitely
5
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
The cave wasn't scary.
She went into the cave.
She saw Bruce in the cave.
She thought the cave was scary.
6
Who found the volleyball?
Hannah
James
James and Helen
Helen
7
What is the main idea?
People in 1939 had never seen a dishwasher or TV.
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
8
What does the underlined word mean?
robbed
encountered
abandoned
rescued
9
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children like going to school in tents.
10
What does the underlined word mean?
illegal
discovered
hidden
stolen
11
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.
12
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
13
Who missed the first ballet class?
Brandy
Leanne
Theresa and Leanne
Theresa
14
What is the main idea?
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
New students are usually lonely.
Making friends is easy.
Li is having a hard time making friends.
15
This story states:
opinion
fact
16
What is the main idea?
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
17
This story states:
fact
opinion
18
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The game was boys versus girls.
Tom never caught a ball.
The girls beat the boys.
The kids would rather play baseball.
19
What does the underlined word mean?
borrowed
earned
discovered
stolen
20
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the bench
on a table
on the wall
on the floor
21
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
It was very late.
He went to a show every Monday.
He forgot to lock his door.
He returned home.
22
What does the underlined word mean?
trick
ignore
show
hide
23
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a turning motor
a human being
a machine
a tub of water
24
This story states:
opinion
fact
25
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroads were fast and quiet.
26
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Brian has a lunch box.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
It is lunch time at school.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
27
What is the main idea?
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees like nectar.
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honeybees like to dance.
28
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer has black boots.
Jennifer likes red boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
The closet is wet.
29
This story states:
opinion
fact
30
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
fell into
tripped over
became lost in
found by accident
31
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
32
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Germans were good card players.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
33
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."
34
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
shin
elbow
knee
chin
35
What is the main idea?
Insects are very intelligent.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
All insect behavior can be changed.
It may be possible to change insect behavior.