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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?
supposedly
partially
positively
definitely
2
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
3
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
It was too late.
The doctor wanted to leave.
The clock struck 12.
I began to feel frightened.
4
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.
5
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
We were surprised.
We ran through the trees.
Stu said, "That's strange."
Nobody comes to the woods.
6
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
increased the size of the military
made the situation worse
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
caused protestors to burn things
7
What is the main idea?
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honeybees like nectar.
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees like to dance.
8
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.
9
It is likely that: (make an inference)
It is lunch time at school.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Brian has a lunch box.
10
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroads were fast and quiet.
The railroads had many turns in them.
11
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The snow turned to rain.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
School was canceled because of the weather.
12
What does the underlined word mean?
stolen
discovered
hidden
illegal
13
What does the underlined word mean?
stolen
earned
borrowed
discovered
14
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.
15
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The kind of school you go to depends on where you live.
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.
16
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a human being
a tub of water
a machine
a turning motor
17
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
chin
knee
elbow
shin
18
This story states:
fact
opinion
19
What is the main idea?
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
20
What is the main idea?
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.
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
21
Who missed the first ballet class?
Leanne
Brandy
Theresa and Leanne
Theresa
22
Who found the volleyball?
Helen
James
Hannah
James and Helen
23
This story states:
opinion
fact
24
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
He went to a show every Monday.
He forgot to lock his door.
He returned home.
It was very late.
25
This story states:
fact
opinion
26
What does the underlined word mean?
hide
ignore
trick
show
27
What is the main idea?
All insect behavior can be changed.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
Insects are very intelligent.
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
28
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the floor
on the wall
on a table
on the bench
29
What is the main idea?
Li is having a hard time making friends.
Making friends is easy.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
New students are usually lonely.
30
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
The Germans were good card players.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
31
This story states:
opinion
fact
32
What does the underlined word mean?
rescued
robbed
encountered
abandoned
33
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
became lost in
found by accident
tripped over
fell into
34
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The closet is wet.
Jennifer has black boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
Jennifer likes red boots.
35
This story states:
opinion
fact
