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STAAR English II High School 2014 - Past Paper

Quiz by Texas Education Agency

Grade 9
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 3?
    But it wasn't often that a news story about a cow was so remarkable that it made national headlines for a week and engaged the problem-solving skills of people all over the country.
    No revision is needed in sentence 3.
    But it wasn't often that a news story about a cow was so remarkable that when engaged, it made national headlines for a week with the problem-solving skills of people all over the country.
    But it wasn't often that a news story about a cow was so remarkable that it made national headlines for a week, so the problem-solving skills of people all over the country were engaged.
    120s
    110.32.b.13.C
  • Q2
    What is the most effective way to combine sentences 7 and 8?
    Afterward Grady, who became upset and ran toward the nearest source of light, probably thought it was an exit from the barn.
    Afterward Grady became upset and ran toward the nearest source of light, she probably thought it was an exit from the barn.
    Afterward Grady became upset because she probably thought it was an exit from the barn and ran toward the nearest source of light.
    Afterward Grady became upset and ran toward the nearest source of light, probably thinking it was an exit from the barn.
    60s
    110.32.b.13.C
  • Q3
    Sentence 12 lacks clarity. What is the best way to improve this sentence?
    Change 'they saw' to 'he saw'
    Change 'peered' to 'glanced'
    Change 'When they' to 'When Mach and the veterinarian'
    Change 'looking out' to 'staring'
    60s
    110.32.b.13.C
  • Q4
    Xavier would like to add some sentences to help transition from the third paragraph (sentences 14-17) to the fourth paragraph (sentences 18-26). Which of the following could Xavier add after sentence 17?
    People from all around the country had ideas that they wanted to share. Some were good; others not so much.
    Should they tear it down? Should they use a helicopter?
    A helicopter could be dangerous. Obviously, it would be costly.
    Each suggestion had its own problems. And in the meantime Grady remained stuck.
    60s
    110.32.b.15.A
  • Q5
    Xavier realizes that he should have added the following sentence to the fourth paragraph (sentences 18-26). Where is the most effective place to insert this sentence?
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    After sentence 22
    After sentence 18
    After sentence 19
    After sentence 24
    60s
    110.32.b.15.A
  • Q6
    Xavier would like to improve the closing paragraph (sentences 27-32) by replacing sentence 32. Which of the following could best replace sentence 32 and help strengthen this paper's closing?
    It was the unique tale of a cow's rescue, but it was also an inspiring story of American ingenuity and determination.
    For the rest of her life, Grady lived on Mach's farm.
    In fact, as you can tell, I'm telling the story of this magnificent and unusual cow even now!
    Grady the cow had been such an unassuming animal.
    60s
    110.32.b.15.A
  • Q7
    Brianna realizes that she did not include a position statement in this paper. Which sentence could follow sentence 3 and serve as the position statement for her paper?
    Overexposure to tanning beds and natural sunlight has caused huge problems for men and women.
    Skin cancer is on the rise among young people, and teens should make some basic lifestyle changes to help slow this trend.
    There are many ways that people can begin to learn more about protecting their skin.
    Teenagers must stop lying in the sun, or they will be sure to experience grave consequences.
    120s
    110.32.b.16.A
  • Q8
    Brianna has not used the most effective transition in sentence 10. Read the second paragraph (sentences 4-13) again. Which transition should replace the word 'Instead' in sentence 10?
    Finally
    Incidentally
    However
    Additionally
    60s
    110.32.b.13.C
  • Q9
    Which sentence below would best follow and support sentence 15?
    So teens must learn to avoid tanning beds, but they must also learn to stay out of the sun during the summer.
    Adequate protection is vital because just one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence greatly increases a person's risk of developing melanoma later in life.
    There are many ways to achieve this goal that teens will surely want to investigate.
    Sun exposure can be life threatening to people who have lighter skin, but everyone should learn to be cautious in the sun.
    60s
    110.32.b.16.A
  • Q10
    What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 24?
    Although few moles actually develop into melanoma, only an expert can determine whether a person is at risk and is carefully examining cells from the suspicious mole under a microscope.
    Although few moles actually develop into melanoma, only an expert under a microscope can determine whether a person is at risk by carefully examining cells from the suspicious mole.
    Although few moles actually develop into melanoma, only an expert can determine whether a person is at risk by carefully examining cells from the suspicious mole under a microscope.
    No revision is needed in sentence 24.
    60s
    110.32.b.13.C
  • Q11
    Brianna is not pleased with the way she has closed her paper. Which of the following could replace sentence 28 and more effectively close this paper?
    It's time to reduce your exposure, even if you don't want to.
    Take action now to protect your skin and avoid this life-threatening disease later.
    In closing, it's important that you make changes so that you won't get melanoma.
    Everyone is doing it now, so join the crowd and protect yourself.
    60s
    110.32.b.16.D
  • Q12
    What change should be made in sentence 6?
    No change should be made.
    Insert a comma after 'Cody'
    Change 'renowned' to 'renownned'
    Insert 'he was' after 'Cody'
    60s
    110.32.b.18.B
  • Q13
    How should sentence 9 be changed?
    Sentence 9 does not need to be changed.
    Change 'pony express' to 'Pony Express'
    Change 'for' to 'it was for'
    Change 'noticed' to 'notices'
    60s
    110.32.b.18.A
  • Q14
    What change should be made in sentence 15?
    Change 'made' to 'making'
    Change 'their' to 'his'
    Insert a comma after 'Buntline'
    No change should be made.
    60s
    110.32.b.13.D
  • Q15
    What change should be made in sentence 17?
    Change 'pageant' to 'pagent'
    Delete the comma
    Change 'Part' to 'It was part'
    Change 'Americas'' to 'America's'
    60s
    110.32.b.18.B

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