"Horse Sense" STAAR Prep #4

Paragraphs 1 and 2 are important because they establish that - (5.8B)

• Kelly dislikes her father

• Kelly is angry at her father

• Kelly is interested in being a veternarian

• Kelly comes from a family of horse riders

• Kelly does not want to ride horses like her father

Read paragraph 2. In which sentence does the author use figurative language to show that Kelly's deep interest in horses comes naturally to her? (5.10D)

• My dad is great about spending time with us, but he travels a lot for his job.

• His dad taught him that bareback riders should feel what their horses feel.

• I don't mind because, like Dad, I have horses in my blood.

• I would rather take care of them than ride them.

What does the word reassuringly mean? (5.3B)

• Cautiously

• Comfortingly

• Quietly

• Repeatedly

The simile "shines like silk" was included to - (5.10D)

• show that Kelly is confident with horses

• describe Lonestar's attractive appearance

• tell about Kelly's ability to groom horses professionally

• demonstrate the difference between Lonestar and other horses

Why does Kelly seem to be fine right after being bucked off the horse? (5.8C)

• She doesn't realize she is injured yet.

• She realizes she isn't injured but her horse is.

• She doesn't want her father to know she in injured.

• She has been bucked off other horses and injured before.

Read the question carefully. Then, enter your answer.

Read paragraphs 5-7. Why is it important to the story that Kelly finally rides Lonestar? Support your answer with evidence from the story.

Which word means about the same as knack? (5.3B)

• Hobby

• Interest

• Need

• Talent

The word convinced has a Latin root that means to prove. Using this information, the word convinced in paragraph 9 most likely means - (5.3C)

• amused

• made

• persuaded

• scared

When Kelly sees the look of relief in Lonestar's eyes at the end of the story, she knows that - (5.6F)

• her special talent is riding horses

• she would like a career in grooming horses

• she was right about the horse's leg being injured

• her dad will not be able to ride Lonestar anymore