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