It is likely that: (make an inference)

The game was boys versus girls.

It is likely that: (make an inference)

School was canceled because of the weather.

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.

What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)

Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.

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General Reading comprehension questions to help review for the 5th grade STAAR Reading test.

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1
What does the underlined word mean?
supposedly
definitely
partially
positively
2
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
It was too late.
I began to feel frightened.
The doctor wanted to leave.
The clock struck 12.
3
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The girls beat the boys.
Tom never caught a ball.
The game was boys versus girls.
The kids would rather play baseball.
4
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
School was canceled because of the weather.
The snow turned to rain.
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
5
This story states:
fact
opinion
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.
There are not buildings in hot countries.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
7
What does the underlined word mean?
stolen
discovered
earned
borrowed
8
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroads were fast and quiet.
9
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
became lost in
fell into
tripped over
found by accident
10
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
The cave wasn't scary.
She thought the cave was scary.
She saw Bruce in the cave.
She went into the cave.
11
This story states:
fact
opinion
12
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a machine
a human being
a turning motor
a tub of water
13
What does the underlined word mean?
show
ignore
trick
hide
14
This story states:
opinion
fact
15
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
A moth was on the stairs.
He was alone in the house.
He heard a strange sound.
He wanted to go to bed.
16
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
The Germans were good card players.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
17
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
It is lunch time at school.
Brian has a lunch box.
18
This story states:
opinion
fact
19
What does the underlined word mean?
robbed
abandoned
encountered
rescued
20
This story states:
fact
opinion
21
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
caused protestors to burn things
increased the size of the military
made the situation worse
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
22
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer likes red boots.
Jennifer has black boots.
The closet is wet.
Jennifer lost her boots.
23
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
Stu said, "That's strange."
We were surprised.
We ran through the trees.
Nobody comes to the woods.
24
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
It was very late.
He returned home.
He went to a show every Monday.
He forgot to lock his door.

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24 termsStudBud Administration1,927 plays

General Reading comprehension questions to help review for the 5th grade STAAR Reading test.

Flashcards24 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 24

Answers

1
What does the underlined word mean?
supposedly
definitely
partially
positively
2
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
It was too late.
I began to feel frightened.
The doctor wanted to leave.
The clock struck 12.
3
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The girls beat the boys.
Tom never caught a ball.
The game was boys versus girls.
The kids would rather play baseball.
4
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
School was canceled because of the weather.
The snow turned to rain.
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
5
This story states:
fact
opinion
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.
There are not buildings in hot countries.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
7
What does the underlined word mean?
stolen
discovered
earned
borrowed
8
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroads were fast and quiet.
9
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
became lost in
fell into
tripped over
found by accident
10
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
The cave wasn't scary.
She thought the cave was scary.
She saw Bruce in the cave.
She went into the cave.
11
This story states:
fact
opinion
12
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a machine
a human being
a turning motor
a tub of water
13
What does the underlined word mean?
show
ignore
trick
hide
14
This story states:
opinion
fact
15
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
A moth was on the stairs.
He was alone in the house.
He heard a strange sound.
He wanted to go to bed.
16
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
The Germans were good card players.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
17
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
It is lunch time at school.
Brian has a lunch box.
18
This story states:
opinion
fact
19
What does the underlined word mean?
robbed
abandoned
encountered
rescued
20
This story states:
fact
opinion
21
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
caused protestors to burn things
increased the size of the military
made the situation worse
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
22
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer likes red boots.
Jennifer has black boots.
The closet is wet.
Jennifer lost her boots.
23
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
Stu said, "That's strange."
We were surprised.
We ran through the trees.
Nobody comes to the woods.
24
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
It was very late.
He returned home.
He went to a show every Monday.
He forgot to lock his door.