STAAR Grade 5 Writing Quiz

What is the purpose of the writing prompt given in the text?

• To inform about Thomas Edison's inventions

• To persuade readers to use inventions

• To explain the importance of an invention in the writer's life

• To describe the process of making inventions

What is the main idea of the passage about Mo's Bows?

• Mo's Bows are sold in small stores in Tennessee

• Mo's Bows are made by Mo's grandmother

• Mo's Bows are colorful and make the world a fun place

• Mo's Bows are only for boys and not for girls

Which transition is best to add to the beginning of sentence 15?

What is the purpose of the Master Builder Academy mentioned in the passage?

• To teach visitors about different LEGO models

• To provide a place for visitors to rest

• To showcase the skills of professional LEGO builders

• To sell LEGO bricks to visitors

What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 26?

• Visitors were able to build a LEGO brick model, then visitors could add the LEGO brick model to any state on the map.

• Visitors were able to build a LEGO brick model to any state on the map they could add what they built.

• Visitors were able to build a LEGO brick model and add it to any state on the map.

• Visitors were able to build a LEGO brick model, then they were able to add that LEGO model to any state on the map.

What is the best way to combine sentences 7 and 8?

• He didn’t see any that he liked when he talked with his grandmother.

• He didn’t see any that he liked, even though he talked with his grandmother.

• He didn’t see any that he liked because he talked with his grandmother.

• He didn’t see any that he liked, so he talked with his grandmother.

Which sentence should be added just before sentence 16 as the topic sentence for the paragraph?

• Eventually, Mo needed help with his business.

• From there, Mo’s Bows became very popular.

• Mo was excited about starting the company.

• Mo sold some bows to a few people.

Which sentence should Xavier add after sentence 37 to help achieve a more effective conclusion?

• Next Saturday, my family and I are going to the San Antonio River Walk.

• There are many fun things to do in Texas.

• The best part of the day was seeing the LEGO models.

• Until then, I plan to keep practicing my new master builder skills.

What is the purpose of the LEGO KidsFest event?

• To showcase detailed models made from LEGO bricks

• To teach children about the history of LEGO bricks

• To provide a platform for LEGO builders to compete

• To sell LEGO bricks to families

What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 31?