STAAR Reading Comprehension

What are transition words/phrases used for? (select all that apply)

• Help the reader progress from one idea to the next.

• They are used for grammar puposes.

• To link words, phrases, and sentences.

• To make you sound smarter.

Select the Tranition word or phrase that means "add information".

• Furthermore

• Consequently

• On the other hand

• As a result

What question should you ask yourself when determining Author's Purpose?

• What is the summary of the passage?

• How much figurative language was used?

• What is the topic of the text?

• Why did the author write this piece?

A plethora of facts is a good indication that the Author's Purpose is? (There is enough time to look up a word you don't know and also answer the question)

• Inform

• Persuade

• Explain

• Describe

If the author is trying to get be to buy something, or agree with something, the Author's Purpose is most likely to?

• Inform

• Entertain

• Persuade

• Describe

Select the transition word or phrase that means to "contrast/contradict

• Wothout a doubt

• Similarily

• On the contrary

• Firsto of all

Lots of descriptive language is an indicator that the Author's Purpose is to:

• Persuade

• Describe

• Explain

• Inform

When taking the STAAR English exam, what section do I complete second?

• The reading  comprehension  questions

• The essay

• The revising and editing questions

• The multiple choice questions

What is the main purpose of reading comprehension questions in the STAAR exam?

• To test vocabulary knowledge

• To assess understanding of the text

• To evaluate grammar skills

• To measure writing ability

Which of the following is a strategy for answering reading comprehension questions effectively?

• Skimming the text quickly

• Ignoring the questions

• Reading the questions first

• Memorizing the text