Reading STAAR Review Quickcheck

1.  No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________.

• It is fuzzy and will bite you
• It is everywhere
• It costs too much money
• It causes rashes

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does “rash” mean?

• An itchy skin condition
• Funny
• Trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
• With little consideration or thought

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while? What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?

• Hitting hard with a heavy tool
• Going to too many expensive parties
• Speaking or writing harshly about
• Voting for a different candidate

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean?

• Held over boiling water
• Very old
• Unable to chew gum
• Greatly admired

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder. What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.

• A reason to do something
• A small amount of money
• A tax
• A good job

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Manuel was on the baseball team that was playing the first place team. It was the first game that his grandparents and uncle Thomas attended. Manuel swung his bat while looking for his family in the large crowd. Just as he spotted his grandmother, his greatest fear came true. He lost his grip on the bat, and it started to fall. Even though he caught it quickly, Manuel's face became red. He felt as if he had made a horrible mistake and everyone were staring at him. The passage suggests that Manuel almost dropped his bat partly because he _____?

• Was thinking about the baseball game
• Wasn’t strong enough
• Was looking for his family
• Was frightened by a loud noise

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Pretend you are at the dentist's office to get a filling. There are many children of all ages waiting their turn to see the dentist. That same little girl you saw at the grocery store is sitting on her mother's lap screaming her head off just like she did in the candy aisle. No matter what the mother does to try and calm her, she will not stop screaming. What can you conclude at this time?

• She is still angry about not getting the cookies
• She has a toothache
• She is scared because she is there to get a filling
• There are not enough clues to draw a conclusion

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

Bill and Jessica were almost done taking turns choosing players for their teams. It was Jessica’s turn to choose and only Kurt was left. Jessica said “Kurt.” We can infer that _______?

• Kurt is not a very good player
• Kurt was the best player on either team
• Jessica was pleased to have Kurt on her team
• Jessica was inconsiderate of Kurt’s feelings

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly still carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning. Which probably happened?

• Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts
• Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning
• Turner had heard a weather forecast that had predicted rain
• Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride

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CCSS.RL.4.1

No honey, I don’t want you to spend a lot of money on my birthday present. Just having you as a husband is the only gift I need. In fact, I’ll just drive my old rusty bucket of bolts down to the mall and buy myself a little present. And if the poor old car doesn’t break down I’ll be back soon. What is the message?

• I don’t want a gift
• Buy me a new car
• The mall is fun
• I’ll carry a bucket for you

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2