According to the passage, when did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?

A year after his most crowd-pleasing fight.

What is the main idea of the passage?

Li is having a hard time making friends.

What is the main idea of the passae?

It may be possible to change insect behavior.

the kind of school you to to depends on where you live

school was canceled because of the weather

What do the underlined words mean?

The railroads had many turns in them.

The author uses personification to-

compare the machine to someone happily doing dishes

What is the main idea of the passage?

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

The author uses the underlined figure of speech to explain that-

the Germans had kept their underwater tanks a secret.

What is the main idea of the passage?

The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.

What was the effect of the doctor's low, scary voice?

The narrator began to feel frightened.

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STAAR Reading Comprehension Practice

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

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Questions 35

Answers

1
What caused Mr. Griswold's T.V. set to be stolen?
He returned home.
It was very late.
He went to a show every Monday.
He forgot to lock his door.
2
What caused Jack to tiptoe up the stairs?
He was alone in the house.
He heard a strange sound.
A moth was on the stairs.
He wanted to go to bed.
3
According to the passage, when did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
A month after his most crowd-pleasing fight.
A year after his most crowd-pleasing fight.
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight.
Two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight.
4
What do the underlined words mean?
tripped over
fell into
became lost in
found by accident
5
Because Katy wanted to seem brave, what did she do?
She saw Bruce in the cave.
The cave wasn't scary.
She went into the cave.
She thought the cave was scary.
6
You can infer that-
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
it is lunch time at school.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
Brian has a lunch box.
7
What is the main idea of the passage?
Li is having a hard time making friends.
New students are usually lonely.
Making friends is easy.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
8
What is the main idea of the passae?
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.
9
What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in this passage?
encountered
rescued
robbed
abandoned
10
It is likely that-
there are not buildings in hot countries
the kind of school you to to depends on where you live
children who do not see their teachers do not like them
children like going to school in tents
11
This passage states a(n)-
fact
opinion
12
The author uses the underlined idiom to explain that the draft-
caused protesters to burn things.
increased the size of the military.
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War.
made the situation worse.
13
You can infer that-
school was canceled because of the weather
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots
the snow turned to rain
Vicki's mom had to go to work
14
What do the underlined words mean?
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroads were fast and quiet.
15
You can infer that Lewis scraped his-
knee
elbow
shin
chin
16
This passage states a(n)-
fact
opinion
17
This passage states a(n)-
opinion
fact
18
What was the effect of the characters seeing a campfire?
The characters were surprised.
Stu said, "That's strange."
The characters looked through the trees.
The characters ran through the trees.
19
This passage states a(n)-
fact
opinion
20
The author uses personification to-
describe Josephine Cochrane
compare the machine to a person
compare the machine to someone happily doing dishes
describe the sound the machine was making
21
What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in this passage?
trick
hide
identify
ignore
22
According to the passage, who found the volleyball?
James and Helen
Hannah
James
Helen
23
What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in this passage?
hidden
discovered
stolen
illegal
24
What is the main idea of the passage?
Honeybees like to dance.
Honeybees like nectar.
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees are hard workers.
25
What is the main idea of the passage?
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
26
What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in this passage?
partially
definitely
supposedly
positively
27
According to the passage, where were the shoes displayed?
on a table
on the bench
on the floor
on the wall
28
According to the passage, who missed the first ballet class?
Brandy
Theresa
Leanne
Theresa and Leanne
29
It is likely that-
the kids would rather play baseball
the game was boys versus girls
the girls beat the boys
Tom never caught a ball
30
The author uses the underlined figure of speech to explain that-
the Russians thought the river would protect them.
the Germans were good card players.
the Germans had kept their underwater tanks a secret.
the Germans could perform magic tricks.
31
What is the main idea of the passage?
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.
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
32
This passage states a(n)-
opinion
fact
33
What was the effect of the doctor's low, scary voice?
The doctor said, "Come in."
The clock struck 12.
The doctor wanted to leave.
The narrator began to feel frightened.
34
What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in this passage?
stolen
earned
borrowed
discovered
35
You can infer that-
Jennifer has black boots
Paul took her boots
Jennifer likes red boots
Jennifer lost her boots

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STAAR Reading Comprehension Practice

35 termsStudBud Administration76 plays

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

Flashcards35 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 35

Answers

1
What caused Mr. Griswold's T.V. set to be stolen?
He returned home.
It was very late.
He went to a show every Monday.
He forgot to lock his door.
2
What caused Jack to tiptoe up the stairs?
He was alone in the house.
He heard a strange sound.
A moth was on the stairs.
He wanted to go to bed.
3
According to the passage, when did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
A month after his most crowd-pleasing fight.
A year after his most crowd-pleasing fight.
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight.
Two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight.
4
What do the underlined words mean?
tripped over
fell into
became lost in
found by accident
5
Because Katy wanted to seem brave, what did she do?
She saw Bruce in the cave.
The cave wasn't scary.
She went into the cave.
She thought the cave was scary.
6
You can infer that-
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
it is lunch time at school.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
Brian has a lunch box.
7
What is the main idea of the passage?
Li is having a hard time making friends.
New students are usually lonely.
Making friends is easy.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
8
What is the main idea of the passae?
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.
9
What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in this passage?
encountered
rescued
robbed
abandoned
10
It is likely that-
there are not buildings in hot countries
the kind of school you to to depends on where you live
children who do not see their teachers do not like them
children like going to school in tents
11
This passage states a(n)-
fact
opinion
12
The author uses the underlined idiom to explain that the draft-
caused protesters to burn things.
increased the size of the military.
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War.
made the situation worse.
13
You can infer that-
school was canceled because of the weather
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots
the snow turned to rain
Vicki's mom had to go to work
14
What do the underlined words mean?
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroads were fast and quiet.
15
You can infer that Lewis scraped his-
knee
elbow
shin
chin
16
This passage states a(n)-
fact
opinion
17
This passage states a(n)-
opinion
fact
18
What was the effect of the characters seeing a campfire?
The characters were surprised.
Stu said, "That's strange."
The characters looked through the trees.
The characters ran through the trees.
19
This passage states a(n)-
fact
opinion
20
The author uses personification to-
describe Josephine Cochrane
compare the machine to a person
compare the machine to someone happily doing dishes
describe the sound the machine was making
21
What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in this passage?
trick
hide
identify
ignore
22
According to the passage, who found the volleyball?
James and Helen
Hannah
James
Helen
23
What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in this passage?
hidden
discovered
stolen
illegal
24
What is the main idea of the passage?
Honeybees like to dance.
Honeybees like nectar.
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees are hard workers.
25
What is the main idea of the passage?
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
26
What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in this passage?
partially
definitely
supposedly
positively
27
According to the passage, where were the shoes displayed?
on a table
on the bench
on the floor
on the wall
28
According to the passage, who missed the first ballet class?
Brandy
Theresa
Leanne
Theresa and Leanne
29
It is likely that-
the kids would rather play baseball
the game was boys versus girls
the girls beat the boys
Tom never caught a ball
30
The author uses the underlined figure of speech to explain that-
the Russians thought the river would protect them.
the Germans were good card players.
the Germans had kept their underwater tanks a secret.
the Germans could perform magic tricks.
31
What is the main idea of the passage?
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.
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
32
This passage states a(n)-
opinion
fact
33
What was the effect of the doctor's low, scary voice?
The doctor said, "Come in."
The clock struck 12.
The doctor wanted to leave.
The narrator began to feel frightened.
34
What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in this passage?
stolen
earned
borrowed
discovered
35
You can infer that-
Jennifer has black boots
Paul took her boots
Jennifer likes red boots
Jennifer lost her boots