What is the main idea?

It may be possible to change insect behavior.

What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)

The railroads had many turns in them.

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 is the main idea?

Li is having a hard time making friends.

What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)

Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.

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STAAR#2 5th grade Reading Comprehension Practice Part 1

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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 16

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1
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
fell into
tripped over
became lost in
found by accident
2
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.
3
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
Nobody comes to the woods.
Stu said, "That's strange."
We ran through the trees.
We were surprised.
4
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.
5
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
She saw Bruce in the cave.
The cave wasn't scary.
She thought the cave was scary.
She went into the cave.
6
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroads were fast and quiet.
7
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The kids would rather play baseball.
The game was boys versus girls.
Tom never caught a ball.
The girls beat the boys.
8
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The snow turned to rain.
School was canceled because of the weather.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
9
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
He returned home.
It was very late.
He forgot to lock his door.
He went to a show every Monday.
10
It is likely that: (make an inference)
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children like going to school in tents.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
11
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
made the situation worse
caused protestors to burn things
increased the size of the military
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
12
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a tub of water
a turning motor
a human being
a machine
13
What is the main idea?
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
New students are usually lonely.
Li is having a hard time making friends.
Making friends is easy.
14
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer lost her boots.
Jennifer likes red boots.
The closet is wet.
Jennifer has black boots.
15
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
The Germans were good card players.
16
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Brian has a lunch box.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
It is lunch time at school.

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STAAR#2 5th grade Reading Comprehension Practice Part 1

16 termsStudBud Administration240 plays

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

Flashcards16 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 16

Answers

1
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
fell into
tripped over
became lost in
found by accident
2
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.
3
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
Nobody comes to the woods.
Stu said, "That's strange."
We ran through the trees.
We were surprised.
4
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.
5
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
She saw Bruce in the cave.
The cave wasn't scary.
She thought the cave was scary.
She went into the cave.
6
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroads were fast and quiet.
7
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The kids would rather play baseball.
The game was boys versus girls.
Tom never caught a ball.
The girls beat the boys.
8
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The snow turned to rain.
School was canceled because of the weather.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
9
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
He returned home.
It was very late.
He forgot to lock his door.
He went to a show every Monday.
10
It is likely that: (make an inference)
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children like going to school in tents.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
11
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
made the situation worse
caused protestors to burn things
increased the size of the military
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
12
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a tub of water
a turning motor
a human being
a machine
13
What is the main idea?
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
New students are usually lonely.
Li is having a hard time making friends.
Making friends is easy.
14
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer lost her boots.
Jennifer likes red boots.
The closet is wet.
Jennifer has black boots.
15
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
The Germans were good card players.
16
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Brian has a lunch box.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
It is lunch time at school.