STAR Reading Practice Test (4-6)

Tevin felt he was ready to read his story to the entire school.

What does felt mean in the sentence?

• thought

• a kind of cloth

• touched

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Nia was reading at the park when she saw her friend Kiara and waved. Nia was glad to see Kiara, but she couldn't talk long. Nia needed to finish her book because her report was due tomorrow. "That's okay," said Kiara. "I can sit with you and read my book too!" Then the two girls happily sat under a big oak tree and read their books.

Which best describes Nia and Kiara's friendship?

• They compete with each other.

• They know each other well.

• They have a hard time getting along.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The king proclaimed that today would be a holiday.

What is the meaning of proclaimed?

• announced or declared in public

• whispered with kind words

• described in great detail

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word creates the most positive feeling?

• frail

• fragile

• delicate

My cat is a wonderful friend, and he has beautiful orange fur. I often find him sitting in my room near the window. My cat's fur looks most beautiful in the golden light.

Which statement is a fact rather than an opinion?

• The cat is a wonderful friend

• The cat often sits near the window.

• The cat's fur is most beautiful in golden light.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

In 1849, thousands of hopeful people arrived in California. They had come from all over America, from big cities and small towns and farms. Some arrived from Europe. They were there to strike gold or to make money from those miners who did find the shiny metal. They set up camps and struggled to learn the ways of mining. Some really did strike it rich, but most barely got by.

For what purpose was this paragraph written?

• to inform readers about a historical event

• to entertain readers with a story about mining

• to persuade readers to try to strike it rich

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Trevon rolled down the sidewalk on his skateboard. He tried to move fast because he didn't want to be late for practice. However, his skateboard was not up to it. Trevon thought the wheels might need to be oiled. He kept glancing at his watch and worrying. Then Trevon saw the playing field up ahead. He was going to be on time.

What is Trevon's problem?

• His watch is broken, so he doesn't know what time it is.

• His skateboard is going slow, and he's worried he might be late.

• His skateboard wheels need oil, but he doesn't have any.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Shantell Robinson polished the shiny paint on the antique motorcycle. The motorcycle had belonged to her great-grandfather. He bought it in 1924 when it was brand-new. He rode it every time he had an opportunity. It was his pride and joy. Now, years later, Mrs. Robinson still enjoys riding the motorcycle on clear, sunny afternoons. Every time she goes for a ride, she thinks of her great-grandfather.

How does the motorcycle help show the theme of the story?

• The motorcycle has shiny paint but is very old and probably falling apart

• The motorcycle is Mrs. Robinson's connection to her great-grandfather.

• The great-grandfather loved the motorcycle, but Shantell Robinson does not.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Brenda watched the colorful jellyfish swim in their tank. They moved about like leaves caught in the wind, like dancers. Brenda enjoyed seeing all the animals at the aquarium. However, the jellyfish were the most fun to watch. They were beautiful and graceful like nothing she'd ever seen.

What does it mean that the the jellyfish moved "like leaves caught in the wind, like dancers"?

• They swam around and around smoothly.

• They were being blown by the wind.

• They moved in time to music that was playing.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Mark noticed a friend fishing nearby. His friend's son was placing peanut butter on a fishhook before dropping the line into the water. That scene made Mark think of another time long ago. He could still hear his grandfather's voice. "Mark, if you like peanut butter, why wouldn't a fish?" "But Grandpa," Mark would say, "wouldn't they want jam too?" Then they would laugh and laugh. Thinking of his grandfather, Mark went over to his friend. "Need to borrow any jam?" he asked.

Which part of the story is in a flashback to the past?

• Mark talks to his grandfather.

• Mark goes over to his friend.

• Mark notices a friend fishing nearb

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3