What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)

Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.

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.

It is likely that: (make an inference)

School was canceled because of the weather.

It is likely that: (make an inference)

The game was boys versus girls.

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STAAR 5th grade Reading Comprehension Practice- 2nd part

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

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1
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
The Germans were good card players.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
2
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
We ran through the trees.
Stu said, "That's strange."
We were surprised.
Nobody comes to the woods.
3
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.
4
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.
5
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The kind of school you to 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.
6
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The snow turned to rain.
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
School was canceled because of the weather.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
7
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
It is lunch time at school.
Brian has a lunch box.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
8
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
caused protestors to burn things
increased the size of the military
made the situation worse
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
9
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
found by accident
became lost in
fell into
tripped over
10
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The girls beat the boys.
The kids would rather play baseball.
The game was boys versus girls.
Tom never caught a ball.
11
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a human being
a tub of water
a machine
a turning motor
12
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer has black boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
The closet is wet.
Jennifer likes red boots.
13
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.
It was very late.
He returned home.
14
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
It was too late.
I began to feel frightened.
The clock struck 12.
The doctor wanted to leave.

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STAAR 5th grade Reading Comprehension Practice- 2nd part

14 termsStudBud Administration19 plays

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

Flashcards14 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 14

Answers

1
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
The Germans were good card players.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
2
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
We ran through the trees.
Stu said, "That's strange."
We were surprised.
Nobody comes to the woods.
3
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.
4
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.
5
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The kind of school you to 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.
6
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The snow turned to rain.
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
School was canceled because of the weather.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
7
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
It is lunch time at school.
Brian has a lunch box.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
8
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
caused protestors to burn things
increased the size of the military
made the situation worse
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
9
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
found by accident
became lost in
fell into
tripped over
10
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The girls beat the boys.
The kids would rather play baseball.
The game was boys versus girls.
Tom never caught a ball.
11
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a human being
a tub of water
a machine
a turning motor
12
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer has black boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
The closet is wet.
Jennifer likes red boots.
13
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.
It was very late.
He returned home.
14
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
It was too late.
I began to feel frightened.
The clock struck 12.
The doctor wanted to leave.