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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
What is the main idea?
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
People in 1939 had never seen a dishwasher or TV.
2
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
He was alone in the house.
A moth was on the stairs.
He wanted to go to bed.
He heard a strange sound.
3
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
4
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
tripped over
became lost in
found by accident
fell into
5
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The closet is wet.
Jennifer has black boots.
Jennifer likes red boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
6
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
The Germans were good card players.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
7
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
I began to feel frightened.
It was too late.
The clock struck 12.
The doctor wanted to leave.
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This story states:
opinion
fact
9
This story states:
opinion
fact
10
What does the underlined word mean?
abandoned
robbed
rescued
encountered
11
This story states:
opinion
fact
12
What is the main idea?
Insects are very intelligent.
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
All insect behavior can be changed.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
13
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Tom never caught a ball.
The game was boys versus girls.
The kids would rather play baseball.
The girls beat the boys.
14
This story states:
fact
opinion
15
Who found the volleyball?
James
Hannah
James and Helen
Helen
16
What does the underlined word mean?
partially
definitely
positively
supposedly
17
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the bench
on the floor
on a table
on the wall
18
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads were fast and quiet.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroads were dangerous.
19
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
He went to a show every Monday.
It was very late.
He returned home.
He forgot to lock his door.
20
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The kind of school you go to depends on where you live.
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children like going to school in tents.
21
What does the underlined word mean?
trick
ignore
hide
show
22
What does the underlined word mean?
earned
borrowed
stolen
discovered
23
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a tub of water
a machine
a human being
a turning motor
24
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."
25
What is the main idea?
Making friends is easy.
Li is having a hard time making friends.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
New students are usually lonely.
26
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
shin
chin
knee
elbow
27
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.
28
It is likely that: (make an inference)
School was canceled because of the weather.
The snow turned to rain.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
29
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
made the situation worse
increased the size of the military
caused protestors to burn things
30
Who missed the first ballet class?
Leanne
Brandy
Theresa
Theresa and Leanne
31
This story states:
opinion
fact
32
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
Brian has a lunch box.
It is lunch time at school.
33
What does the underlined word mean?
discovered
illegal
hidden
stolen
34
What is the main idea?
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
35
What is the main idea?
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honeybees like to dance.
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees like nectar.
