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