STAAR RLA 5th Grade - Vocabulary Review

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

• The first sentence

• The author's opinion

• The most important point

• An interesting fact

What word is a synonym for "valiente"?

• Brave

• Shy

• Worried

• Lazy

Why does an author use bold text in an informative text?

• To tell jokes

• To highlight important words

• To write silently

• To confuse the reader

Which sentence best supports the idea that María is a hard worker?

• A. María likes to watch movies.

• B. María always finishes her homework before playing.

• C. María takes long naps.

• D. María has lunch with her friends.

What is the author's purpose if a text is full of facts and diagrams?

• A. Entertain

• B. Describe

• C. Inform

What is the meaning of the word "generous" in the sentence? 'Jamal was generous with his time and helped others every day.'

• Careful

• Generous

• Angry

• Late

Which sentence is a good summary of the passage?

• The story is about a girl who likes pizza.

• The girl learns that helping her brother can be rewarding.

• The brother goes out to play.

• The girl and her dog go for a walk.

What type of text would likely include characters and dialogue?

• A recipe

• A poem

• A story

• A map

What is the conflict in the story?

• The main character lost his dog.

• The family is having dinner.

• The weather is sunny.

• The boy is reading a book.

How does the setting affect the story?

• It changes the theme

• It helps create a problem