Practice Reading Questions for Star

Which word is an antonym for "benevolent"?

• Kind

• Malicious

• Generous

• Charitable

What type of conflict is shown when a character struggles with a difficult decision?

• Character vs. character

• Character vs. nature

• Character vs. society

• Character vs. self

What does the idiom "beat around the bush" mean?

• To avoid the main topic

• To win a competition

• To search in the wilderness

• To get angry quickly

Which sentence contains a simile?

• The moon glowed in the night sky.

• Her laughter was like music to his ears.

• The ancient tree stood in the center of the park.

• Time passes quickly when you're having fun.

What is the genre of a story that includes dragons, magic, and quests?

• Science fiction

• Historical fiction

• Fantasy

• Mystery

What is the definition of "chronological" order?

• Order of importance

• Order by category

• Order by size

• Order by time

Which sentence uses irony?

• The fire truck caught on fire.

• The cat chased the mouse.

• The student studied for the test.

• The ball bounced down the street.

What is the meaning of the prefix "multi-" in the word "multimedia"?

• Between

• Many

• After

• Against

Which of these is an example of alliteration?

• The bright, beautiful butterfly

• She sells seashells by the seashore

• The rain fell softly on the roof

• The old oak tree swayed in the wind

What text structure is used when explaining why something happened?

• Sequence

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

• Description