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3rd Grade Reading STAAR Simulation (2016 STAAR)
3rd Grade Reading STAAR Simulation (2016 STAAR)
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#Reading STAAR 2016#Use this to go over the STAAR 2016 test.
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1
Amy picks up Ripley after Trent leaves the classroom because she —
decides that Ripley does not look scary
wants to follow Mrs. Reno’s instructions
is worried that Ripley will escape
is curious to know what Ripley’s skin feels like
2
What is the best summary of the selection? (look at your answer choices)
F
G
J
H
3
How can the reader tell that this is a free verse poem?
The speaker uses the word “I” to describe himself.
The pants are able to talk to the speaker.
The lines of the poem do not rhyme with one another.
There are words that describe sights and sounds.
4
The title of the article, “Never Say Never,” helps the reader understand that Conner believes —
D
A
B
C
5
The reader can conclude that Amy looks unhappy in the last picture because she —
wants to go outside with Trent
wants to open the bag of crickets
thinks Trent will hand her the lizard
thinks the greens feel strange
6
When the speaker of the poem says “you,” he is talking to —
his pants
the ocean
his dryer
the grass
7
Which section would help a person who wants to find information about the causes of hiccups?
A Recipe for Curing Hiccups
Making Hiccups Go Away
Award-Winning Recipe
What Is a Hiccup?
8
The poet uses dialogue in lines 12 through 16 to help the reader understand —
how much the pants dislike the washing machine
why the pants like to spend time with the speaker
how much the pants need to be washed and dried
why the pants make sounds in the washing machine
9
Paragraphs 4 and 5 are mainly about —(look at your passage)
why getting scared might work to cure hiccups
different ways people try to cure hiccups
how people with hiccups use ingredients from the kitchen
different types of sweet and sour foods used in recipes
10
The author wrote this selection most likely to —
convince the reader that hiccups are easily cured
compare homemade recipes to an award-winning recipe
present different ideas about how to stop hiccups
persuade the reader to become an inventor
11
Why did the author include sensory language in these sentences?
To suggest that Amy feels too sad to continue her job
To suggest that Amy feels too cold to think clearly
To show that Amy is too frightened to do anything
To show that Amy is too excited to say anything
12
The character Emily Elizabeth in the Clifford books was named after Bridwell’s —
wife
teacher
editor
daughter
13
What is the best summary of paragraphs 20 through 28 of the story?
A
B
D
C
14
The reader can conclude that Conner had to train with a coach for Triathlon because he —
wanted to be one of the first people to finish the race
was told to do so by the officials in charge of the race
knew a sports magazine would write a story about him
had to be able to pull or push his brother long distances
15
The author wrote this selection most likely to —
amuse the reader with Bridwell’s funny ideas
tell the reader about a popular children’s book author
teach the reader how to draw cartoons
explain to the reader how to become famous
16
Which part of the article helps the reader understand how Conner helps Cayden during a race?
More Races
Getting Ready
The Big Day
The first paragraph
17
Which statement describes a main theme of the story?
It is often possible to overcome your fears.
It is helpful for people to work together.
It is important to smile even when you are not happy.
It is good to share the things you have with others.
18
Why did Conner think he would not be able to play sports with Cayden?
Conner and Cayden’s family lacked the proper equipment.
Cayden was interested in other activities.
Cayden has a disorder that affects his ability to move.
Conner and Cayden’s mother feared Cayden would get hurt.
19
Read the dictionary entry. Which meaning of raise is used in paragraph 11?
Meaning 3
Meaning 2
Meaning 1
Meaning 4
20
These lines mainly help the reader imagine what being inside a washing machine —
smells like
feels like
sounds like
looks like
21
In paragraph 10, the word speechless means that Amy —
repeats things when speaking
is not able to speak
has too many things to say
does not like to speak
22
In paragraph 2, what does the word support mean?
Take care of
Listen to
Feel proud of
Think about
23
Which sentence from the selection best helps the reader visualize what Clifford looks like?
D
A
C
B
24
The main reason Mallory Kievman wanted to find a cure for hiccups was to —
find a solution to her own problem
invent a product she could sell
have a reason to work in the kitchen
prove that homemade recipes work
25
The author wrote this article most likely to —
tell the reader about the events included in a triathlon
encourage the reader to participate in triathlons
share info. about 2 brothers who do triathlons together
explain how 2 brothers found a coach to help them
26
Read this sentence from paragraph 2. The sentence shows that Conner is —
curious
honest
determined
patient
27
The author begins the selection with the ideas in par. 1 most likely to (look at your pass.)
suggest what it feels like to have the hiccups
identify the most common time to get hiccups
interest the reader in a subject that many have experienced
explain to the reader why people trouble recognizing hiccups
28
The poem begins and ends with the idea of —
togetherness
amusement
embarrassment
loneliness
29
A “hic” sound during a hiccup is made when —(look at your paragraph 2)
air strikes the vocal cords
food is swallowed
a deep breath is taken
the temperature in the stomach changes
30
The section titled “More Races” is mainly about the —(look at your passage)
brothers becoming famous
cost of buying more equipment
brothers’ goals for the future
amount of time spent with family
31
Which idea from the article is supported by the photographs? (Look at your photographs)
Adults can help children during a triathlon.
A triathlon for children is a short race.
Triathlons are held in hot places.
A triathlon has three different parts.
32
Amy does not want to sit near Trent mainly because he —
wants to look at her list of scary things
tries to talk to her during class
bothers and teases her
wants to help her take care of the class pet
33
Paragraphs 1 and 2 are important to the story because they —
provide details about Amy’s job
show how Amy solves her problem
explain why Amy is afraid of lizards
introduce Amy’s problems
34
What is the main message of the poem?
People can find comfort in things that are always with them.
Events are more meaningful when experienced alone.
Finding adventure requires careful planning.
Replacing objects that are damaged is part of growing up.
35
A synonym for the word eager in line 33 is —(look at your poem)
satisfied
amused
excited
surprised
36
The author included paragraphs 5 and 6 mainly to show —(look at your passage)
that Bridwell found success in television and film
why Clifford is loved by many children everywhere
what plans Bridwell has for Clifford in the future
how Clifford has remained popular over the years
37
Which words in paragraph 7 help the reader understand the meaning of rejection?
that do not include
speaks from experience
have not been accepted
like doing it
38
Bridwell first got the idea for his books about Clifford —
when he was attending school as a child
while he was taking art classes in New York
after he had written other books for children
after he had a meeting with an editor
39
What is the meaning of the word irritating in paragraph 6? (look at your passage)
Strange
Hurting
Scary
Annoying
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One reason Mallory Kievman thought her lollipop would help stop hiccups was that —
her friends and fam. members had researched the idea for her
she knew the ingredients had worked for other people
her friends and family members enjoyed of her lollipops
she was asked to share her recipe with others at a contest
