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Copy of STAAR Practice (3/12/2025)

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43 questions
Use " International Pillow Fight Day" to answer questions 1-4.
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Which of the following is the best summary of paragraphs 2 and 3?

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The author organizes the information in paragraph 4 by —

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The author includes the words 'Swoosh, Splat, Smack!' in paragraph 5 to emphasize —

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Which sentences from the text make the author’s voice sound lighthearted? Select TWO correct answers.

Use "International Day of Happiness" to answer the next questions
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This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.
Part A Which of the following is a central idea in the text?

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Part B.

Which details from paragraph 2 best support the answer to Part A? _Select TWO correct answers.

How might they do that? One way is for people to do what makes them happy. A second way is to find specific things to do to make others happy. A third way is to tell everyone they know about this special happiness day. Happiness is contagious. When one person is happy, many more people can feel happy just by being around that person. The world is a better place when people choose to spread happiness rather than to spread anger or sadness.
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What is the best summary of the text?

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In paragraph 4, the suffix -less helps the reader determine that the word "limitless" means —

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The reader can conclude that happiness is an emotion that is —

Use "International Pillow Fight Day" and "International Day of Happiness" to answer questions below.
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Both texts express the importance of —

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The purpose of both “International Pillow Fight Day” and “International Day of Happiness” is to —

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What is a difference between the days featured in the texts?

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Based on both “International Pillow Fight Day” and “International Day of Happiness,” the reader can conclude that people —

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Retell the central ideas in 'International Pillow Fight Day,' maintaining the meaning of the text. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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Paraphrase 'International Day of Happiness,' ensuring logical order of the text. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Read the passage and answer the questions.
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Read paragraph 7.


Which of the following words in paragraph 7 use imagery to convey the idea that there is a great deal of water?

Select TWO correct answers.

Casey and Sim had only one opponent that could make them cringe - rain. One night in particular, they had a rough go of it. Rain had been pelting the South for what seemed like centuries. Casey's train floated down the tracks like a steamboat on the Mississippi. Some said that not even Casey could make it on time in that kind of rain, but those who knew Casey best never doubted. Sure enough, Casey came thundering into the station on a lightning bolt. You guessed it, right on time.
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Which of these in paragraph 5 contributes to the author’s casual style of writing?

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Which of these best identifies the text as a tall tale?

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The author includes similes in paragraph 6 to emphasize —

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Read these sentences from paragraph 3.


The author’s use of alliteration in the phrases “faster and faster he flew” and “whine of his wheels” —

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Which word in paragraph 7 best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word 'rivalry' in paragraph 6?

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The reader can determine that this text is written from —

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The climax of the story occurs when Casey __________ and the resolution of the story occurs when Casey __________
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Identify the metaphor the author uses in paragraph 1 of the text. What is the author’s purpose for using the metaphor? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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Why does the author use the words “goo-goo-goo” and “chugga-chugga-choo-choo” in paragraph 2? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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Complete each sentence by selecting the correct answer from the drop-down menu.


The details in paragraphs 8 through 10 contribute to the rising action by__________. The resolution of Hanna's problem occurs when __________
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Why does the author include the conversation between Hannah, Chloe, and Kristen in paragraphs 1–4?

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The setting in paragraph 12 influences the plot because it provides an opportunity for Hannah to —

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The story’s point of view helps the reader better understand —

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Complete the table by selecting rising action or falling action for each event.

Rising Action
Falling Action
Rosa leaves Hannah's house to spend time with Antonio.
Rosa and Hannah plan to cook together.
Hannah asks Rosa if she knows how to make tortilla Espanola.
Hannah asks Rosa about her life in Spain.
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Read this sentence from paragraph 10.


'Grabbing her jacket, she swept out of the room.'

The imagery in this sentence helps the reader visualize —

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What does the word 'Impulsively' mean in paragraph 15?

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What prediction can the reader make based on the story’s resolution?

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Which events provide the climax of the story? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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Read paragraph 19.


"What else do you miss?" Hannah asked.

How does this sentence contribute to the falling action? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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What change, if any, should be made in sentence 5?

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How does sentence 7 need to be changed?

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What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 9?

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What change should be made in sentence 14?

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How does sentence 8 need to be changed?

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What change, if any, should be made in sentence 9?

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What change needs to be made in sentence 10?

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How does Hannah form a friendship with Rosa?