What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)

The railroads had many turns in them.

It is likely that: (make an inference)

The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.

What is the main idea?

Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.

It is likely that: (make an inference)

School was canceled because of the weather.

What is the main idea?

Li is having a hard time making friends.

What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)

Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.

It is likely that: (make an inference)

The game was boys versus girls.

What is the main idea?

It may be possible to change insect behavior.

What is the main idea?

The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.

When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?

a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight

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5th grade Reading Comp Practice

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Questions 35

Answers

1
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads were fast and quiet.
2
This story states:
fact
opinion
3
What does the underlined word mean?
supposedly
positively
partially
definitely
4
What does the underlined word mean?
earned
stolen
borrowed
discovered
5
It is likely that: (make an inference)
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
Children like going to school in tents.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
6
Who missed the first ballet class?
Theresa and Leanne
Brandy
Theresa
Leanne
7
This story states:
opinion
fact
8
This story states:
fact
opinion
9
What is the main idea?
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
10
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
The snow turned to rain.
School was canceled because of the weather.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
11
It is likely that: (make an inference)
It is lunch time at school.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Brian has a lunch box.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
12
This story states:
opinion
fact
13
What is the main idea?
Making friends is easy.
New students are usually lonely.
Li is having a hard time making friends.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
14
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
A moth was on the stairs.
He heard a strange sound.
He wanted to go to bed.
He was alone in the house.
15
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a turning motor
a machine
a human being
a tub of water
16
What does the underlined word mean?
discovered
stolen
hidden
illegal
17
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
It was very late.
He returned home.
He forgot to lock his door.
He went to a show every Monday.
18
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Germans were good card players.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
19
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Tom never caught a ball.
The kids would rather play baseball.
The game was boys versus girls.
The girls beat the boys.
20
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
We were surprised.
Nobody comes to the woods.
Stu said, "That's strange."
We ran through the trees.
21
What is the main idea?
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
Insects are very intelligent.
All insect behavior can be changed.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
22
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer lost her boots.
Jennifer has black boots.
The closet is wet.
Jennifer likes red boots.
23
This story states:
fact
opinion
24
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
caused protestors to burn things
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
increased the size of the military
made the situation worse
25
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
elbow
shin
knee
chin
26
What is the main idea?
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.
People in 1939 had never seen a dishwasher or TV.
27
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
28
Who found the volleyball?
James
James and Helen
Helen
Hannah
29
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
She saw Bruce in the cave.
The cave wasn't scary.
She thought the cave was scary.
She went into the cave.
30
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the wall
on a table
on the floor
on the bench
31
What is the main idea?
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees like to dance.
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honeybees like nectar.
32
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
The clock struck 12.
The doctor wanted to leave.
It was too late.
I began to feel frightened.
33
What does the underlined word mean?
show
ignore
trick
hide
34
What does the underlined word mean?
rescued
abandoned
robbed
encountered
35
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
tripped over
fell into
became lost in
found by accident

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5th grade Reading Comp Practice

35 termsStudBud Administration529 plays

General Reading comprehension questions to help review for the 5th grade STAAR Reading test. #5thgrade #staarreading

Flashcards35 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 35

Answers

1
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads were fast and quiet.
2
This story states:
fact
opinion
3
What does the underlined word mean?
supposedly
positively
partially
definitely
4
What does the underlined word mean?
earned
stolen
borrowed
discovered
5
It is likely that: (make an inference)
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
Children like going to school in tents.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
6
Who missed the first ballet class?
Theresa and Leanne
Brandy
Theresa
Leanne
7
This story states:
opinion
fact
8
This story states:
fact
opinion
9
What is the main idea?
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
10
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
The snow turned to rain.
School was canceled because of the weather.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
11
It is likely that: (make an inference)
It is lunch time at school.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Brian has a lunch box.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
12
This story states:
opinion
fact
13
What is the main idea?
Making friends is easy.
New students are usually lonely.
Li is having a hard time making friends.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
14
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
A moth was on the stairs.
He heard a strange sound.
He wanted to go to bed.
He was alone in the house.
15
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a turning motor
a machine
a human being
a tub of water
16
What does the underlined word mean?
discovered
stolen
hidden
illegal
17
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
It was very late.
He returned home.
He forgot to lock his door.
He went to a show every Monday.
18
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Germans were good card players.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
19
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Tom never caught a ball.
The kids would rather play baseball.
The game was boys versus girls.
The girls beat the boys.
20
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
We were surprised.
Nobody comes to the woods.
Stu said, "That's strange."
We ran through the trees.
21
What is the main idea?
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
Insects are very intelligent.
All insect behavior can be changed.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
22
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer lost her boots.
Jennifer has black boots.
The closet is wet.
Jennifer likes red boots.
23
This story states:
fact
opinion
24
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
caused protestors to burn things
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
increased the size of the military
made the situation worse
25
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
elbow
shin
knee
chin
26
What is the main idea?
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.
People in 1939 had never seen a dishwasher or TV.
27
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
28
Who found the volleyball?
James
James and Helen
Helen
Hannah
29
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
She saw Bruce in the cave.
The cave wasn't scary.
She thought the cave was scary.
She went into the cave.
30
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the wall
on a table
on the floor
on the bench
31
What is the main idea?
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees like to dance.
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honeybees like nectar.
32
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
The clock struck 12.
The doctor wanted to leave.
It was too late.
I began to feel frightened.
33
What does the underlined word mean?
show
ignore
trick
hide
34
What does the underlined word mean?
rescued
abandoned
robbed
encountered
35
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
tripped over
fell into
became lost in
found by accident