English I STAAR Review Questions

In the sentence "She approached the task with tenacity, refusing to give up," what does the word tenacity most likely mean?

• Confusion

• Laziness

• Determination

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which literary device is used in the phrase "The wind whispered through the trees"?

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Metaphor

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can the reader infer about the character who always volunteers to help others, even when busy?

• They enjoy being the center of attention

• They are unreliable

• They are generous and selfless

• They dislike their own responsibilities

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is most likely the author’s purpose in a persuasive article about reducing plastic waste?

• To entertain readers with a funny story

• To explain how plastic is made

• To persuade readers to use less plastic

• To describe different types of plastic

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following is a common theme in literature?

• The ingredients in a recipe

• The importance of friendship

• The location of a story

• The number of characters in a book

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the structure of a passage that compares two political leaders?

• Cause and effect

• Chronological order

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main idea of a passage about the benefits of exercise?

• You can buy running shoes at any store

• Exercise has many positive effects on health

• Some people don’t like going to the gym

• Yoga is a relaxing form of stretching

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the word elated mean in the sentence, “She was elated after hearing the good news”?

• Angry

• Sad

• Joyful

• Nervous

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which type of conflict is best shown by a character struggling to survive a storm?

• Character vs. character

• Character vs. society

• Character vs. nature

• Character vs. self

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

If a story is told using "I" and "me," what is the point of view?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9