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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
What does the underlined word mean?
definitely
partially
positively
supposedly
2
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
She saw Bruce in the cave.
She went into the cave.
She thought the cave was scary.
The cave wasn't scary.
3
This story states:
fact
opinion
4
What does the underlined word mean?
encountered
abandoned
robbed
rescued
5
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
The doctor wanted to leave.
It was too late.
I began to feel frightened.
The clock struck 12.
6
Who missed the first ballet class?
Leanne
Brandy
Theresa and Leanne
Theresa
7
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer lost her boots.
Jennifer likes red boots.
Jennifer has black boots.
The closet is wet.
8
This story states:
fact
opinion
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This story states:
opinion
fact
10
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
He heard a strange sound.
He wanted to go to bed.
A moth was on the stairs.
He was alone in the house.
11
What is the main idea?
Honeybees like nectar.
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees like to dance.
12
What is the main idea?
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
People in 1939 had never seen a dishwasher or TV.
13
What does the underlined word mean?
illegal
hidden
discovered
stolen
14
What does the underlined word mean?
stolen
earned
discovered
borrowed
15
What is the main idea?
Insects are very intelligent.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
All insect behavior can be changed.
16
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
chin
knee
elbow
shin
17
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
Stu said, "That's strange."
We ran through the trees.
We were surprised.
Nobody comes to the woods.
18
Where were the shoes displayed?
on a table
on the wall
on the bench
on the floor
19
What does the underlined word mean?
show
hide
trick
ignore
20
It is likely that: (make an inference)
School was canceled because of the weather.
The snow turned to rain.
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
21
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
It is lunch time at school.
Brian has a lunch box.
22
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a tub of water
a turning motor
a human being
a machine
23
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.
24
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
He went to a show every Monday.
He returned home.
He forgot to lock his door.
It was very late.
25
This story states:
fact
opinion
26
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.
27
What is the main idea?
Li is having a hard time making friends.
New students are usually lonely.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
Making friends is easy.
28
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
fell into
found by accident
tripped over
became lost in
29
Who found the volleyball?
Hannah
James
Helen
James and Helen
30
What is the main idea?
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.
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
31
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The girls beat the boys.
The game was boys versus girls.
Tom never caught a ball.
The kids would rather play baseball.
32
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The kind of school you go to depends on where you live.
Children like going to school in tents.
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
33
This story states:
opinion
fact
34
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
caused protestors to burn things
made the situation worse
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
increased the size of the military
35
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
