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General Reading comprehension questions to help review for the 5th grade STAAR Reading test.
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1
Who missed the first ballet class?
Brandy
Leanne
Theresa and Leanne
Theresa
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What does the underlined word mean?
illegal
stolen
discovered
hidden
3
This story states:
fact
opinion
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EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
He returned home.
He forgot to lock his door.
It was very late.
He went to a show every Monday.
5
This story states:
fact
opinion
6
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The girls beat the boys.
The kids would rather play baseball.
Tom never caught a ball.
The game was boys versus girls.
7
This story states:
fact
opinion
8
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
School was canceled because of the weather.
The snow turned to rain.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
9
What does the underlined word mean?
encountered
rescued
abandoned
robbed
10
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
increased the size of the military
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
caused protestors to burn things
made the situation worse
11
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer likes red boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
The closet is wet.
Jennifer has black boots.
12
Who found the volleyball?
James and Helen
Helen
James
Hannah
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What is the main idea?
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
Insects are very intelligent.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
All insect behavior can be changed.
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This story states:
fact
opinion
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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.
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What is the main idea?
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
People in 1939 had never seen a dishwasher or TV.
The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
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What does the underlined word mean?
trick
hide
show
ignore
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What does the underlined word mean?
discovered
borrowed
earned
stolen
19
Where were the shoes displayed?
on a table
on the wall
on the floor
on the bench
20
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a machine
a tub of water
a turning motor
a human being
21
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
22
It is likely that: (make an inference)
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children like going to school in tents.
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
The kind of school you go to depends on where you live.
23
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
elbow
chin
shin
knee
24
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
We ran through the trees.
Nobody comes to the woods.
Stu said, "That's strange."
We were surprised.
25
What does the underlined word mean?
positively
definitely
supposedly
partially
26
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
found by accident
fell into
tripped over
became lost in
27
What is the main idea?
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
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CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
The clock struck 12.
The doctor wanted to leave.
I began to feel frightened.
It was too late.
29
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Germans were good card players.
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
30
This story states:
fact
opinion
31
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.
32
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Brian has a lunch box.
It is lunch time at school.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
33
What is the main idea?
Li is having a hard time making friends.
Making friends is easy.
New students are usually lonely.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
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CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
The cave wasn't scary.
She saw Bruce in the cave.
She thought the cave was scary.
She went into the cave.
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What is the main idea?
Honeybees like nectar.
Honeybees like to dance.
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honey is made from nectar.
