7th Grade Writing STAAR Preparation

Question 1

Change it? The wolves were diging up the tree’s roots, and they caused many trees to die.

Accepted Answer

Change diging to digging

Question 2

The Writing STAAR test will consist of revising and editing questions as well as an essay.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

_________heads are packed with all the right answers.

Accepted Answer

Their

Question 4

Which one is a subordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

When

Question 5

What should you do the morning of the test?

Accepted Answer

Eat a good breakfast with protein

Question 6

Which is the correct sentence?

Accepted Answer

We went to the carnival last weekend.

Question 7

Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

Emma and Abby went to Starbucks.

Question 8

Your brain helps you breath, keeps your heart beating, and directs your stomach to digest food.

Accepted Answer

Change breath to breathe

Question 9

You know_____all about the effort you put in.

Accepted Answer

It's

Question 10

What are the 2 main parts of a body paragraph in an expository essay?

Accepted Answer

main idea stated in a topic sentence and supporting details

Question 11

On test day, you can use a dictionary on the essay, but not on the multiple choice portion.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

He's_____ cool for school.

Accepted Answer

Too

Question 13

What part of the prompt specifies the topic?

Accepted Answer

the "WRITE" section

Question 14

What kind of essay will you be expected to write on the STAAR test?

Accepted Answer

expository

Question 15

What should be included in the introductory paragraph of an expository essay?

Accepted Answer

topic, controlling idea and main ideas of the composition

Question 16

What is at the end of a prepositional phrase?

Accepted Answer

object of the preposition

Question 17

Before turning in your test, you should do what?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 18

What should you do the night before the test?

Accepted Answer

Get a good night's sleep

Question 19

What should the writer know about the sentences used in the essay?

Accepted Answer

sentences are purposeful, varied, and well controlled

Question 20

Is there a difference between revising and editing?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 21

(1)Many people are vandalizing our national parks.(2)The park rangers have stepped up security.

Accepted Answer

Add transition word As a result before sentence 2

Question 22

You should rush through the test as fast as you can, so you can sleep afterwards.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

Choose the correct sentence below...

Accepted Answer

Mary, pass me those colorful sheets of paper.

Question 24

How many lines are you given to write your essay?

Accepted Answer

26

Question 25

I have____words for you: the end.

Accepted Answer

Two

Question 26

The young boy led his schoolmates in songs because rescuers worked to free them

Accepted Answer

Replace because with while

Question 27

How much time will you be given to complete the STAAR test?

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Question 28

What needs to be changed? The falcons make there nests on the cliffs in Zion National Park.

Accepted Answer

Change there to their

Question 29

Correct the sentence: Poor eating habits has have negative effects on people today.

Accepted Answer

Change has have to have had

Question 30

The purpose of expository writing is to______________________.

Accepted Answer

Inform

Question 31

Your needed in the office!

Accepted Answer

ChangeYour to You're

Question 32

I want you ____ do well on the STAAR Test.

Accepted Answer

To

Question 33

All sentences have a preposition - true or false?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 34

What should the focus of an expository essay be?

Accepted Answer

the topic specified in the prompt

Question 35

When reading through the passages, highlight any mistakes that you see.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 36

my heart leaps up when I behold a rainbow in the sky.

Accepted Answer

Change my to My

Question 37

What are all of the main ideas related to?

Accepted Answer

controlling idea

Question 38

When you are editing a paragraph or essay, you are....

Accepted Answer

Correcting mistakes in spelling, capitalization, punctuation

Question 39

Before you turn in your test, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Double check your bubbles.

Question 40

When answering the multiple choice questions, read every answer choice before choosing one.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 41

What resources are you allowed to use on the day of the STAAR test?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 42

After you get clearance from the tower you'll head to the runway.

Accepted Answer

Add a comma (,) after tower

Question 43

After which of the following words, would you find the prompt that you are writing about?

Accepted Answer

After the WRITE portion

Question 44

_______waiting to play a FUN Quiz!

Accepted Answer

They're

Question 45

What do you do if you can't spell a word and can't find it in the dictionary?

Accepted Answer

Spell it like it sounds to the best of your ability.

Question 46

Which steps are listed correctly for writing your composition?

Accepted Answer

Brainstorm, rough draft, revise and edit, final copy

Question 47

What should the writer know to prevent too many errors?

Accepted Answer

spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar usage rules

Question 48

When revising a paragraph or essay, you are.....

Accepted Answer

Making changes to help the focus and clarity of your writing

Question 49

On test day, you may raise your hand and ask the teacher to read the prompt to you.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 50

The dog wagged______stubby little tail.

Accepted Answer

Its

7th Grade Writing STAAR Preparation

Questions 50

7th Grade Writing STAAR Preparation

Questions 50