A Comfortable Invention: The Sneaker

1. What is the BEST way to revise sentence 9?

• A. The shoes quickly became popular because they were comfortable and easy to clean.

• B. The shoes quickly became popular because they were comfortable, they were also easy to clean.

• C. Quickly popular because they were comfortable, the shoes were also easy to clean.

• D. Because the shoes quickly became popular, they were comfortable and easy to clean.

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2. Which transition word or phrase could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 14?

• F. For example

• G. However

• H. Soon

• J. In conclusion

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3. Devin wants to add a sentence to tell more about the idea he has expressed in sentence 15. Which of these could BEST follow and support sentence 15?

• A. People everywhere enjoy playing and watching basketball.

• B. This was in the beginning of the 1900s that this happened.

• C. It had a higher top to support the ankle.

• D. Basketball had been invented in 1891.

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4. The meaning of sentence 25 is unclear. Devin can improve this sentence by changing them to —

• F. sneakers

• G. others

• H. big companies

• J. people’s feet

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CCSS.RI.3.3

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5. Devin needs a topic sentence for the seventh paragraph (sentences 27–31). Which sentence could come just before sentence 27 and help open this paragraph?

• A. Sneakers are now worn all over the world.

• B. A lightweight shoe is better for your foot and ankle.

• C. In other countries there are many different styles of shoes.

• D. There are sneakers in England, Canada, and South Africa today.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

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6. What word helps you remember the steps of revising?

• ARMS

• CUPS

• FANBOYS

• FANGIRLS

7. Which section SHOULD you start with on your STAAR test?

• Composition

• Revising and Editing

8. At the minimum, how many paragraphs should your STAAR composition (essay) have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5