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STAAR Blitz Day 7

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Question 8

8.

Which word corrects the error in sentence 1?

"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddles masses yearning __________ breathe free."

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Question 9

9.

Which transition would best fit at the beginning of sentence 4? 

 __________the Statue of Liberty welcomes people to the United States of America.

Question 1

1.

Based on the information in paragraphs 4 and 5, what is the benefit of having the right to vote?

A. It lets you lead the country.

B. It allows you to get an "I voted" sticker.

C. It gives you a voice in the government.

D. It gives you the power to fire people from the government.

Question 2

2.

The author organizes paragraphs 4 through 7 by -

A. explaining the rights of citizens and the steps immigrants take to become citizens

B. listing the different parts of the world where immigrants come from

C. comparing the rights of each citizen

D. describing the right to vote

Question 3

3.

The author includes the details in paragraph 7 most likely to -

A. tell how immigrants get to the United States

B. tell what an immigrant is

C. tell what immigrants must do to become citizens

D. tell why immigrants come to the United States

Question 4

4.

What can the reader tell about the selection based on its title 'Welcome Home to America'?

A. The article will most likely describe different ways to travel to America.

B. The article will most likely explain to readers how to find their way home if they become lost.

C. The article will most likely offer information about how people make America their home.

D. The article will most likely explain why Americans like to come home after traveling.

Question 5

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In paragraphs 8 and 9, what key ideas about becoming a citizen are best supported? Select TWO answers.

A. The Oath of Allegiance includes many promises.

B. The Oath of Allegiance is too long.

C. Many people become citizens each year.

D. New citizens forget about their old homes.

E. Only certain immigrants are allowed to become citizens.

Question 6

6.

The most likely reason the author includes the information in paragraph 9 is to show -

A. the rules of the Oath of Allegiance

B. how many immigrants make America their home each year

C. how Americans vote

D. what foods immigrants eat

Question 7

7.

Which sentence best describes a central message in the selection?

A. Immigrants need to read and write in English.

B. Immigrants forget their home countries.

C. Americans like to vote.

D. All are welcome in America.