STAAR English II High School 2018 - Past Paper
Quiz by Texas Education Agency
Grade 9
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1What is the most effective transition to add to the beginning of sentence 6?Even thoughHoweverIn contrastFurthermore120s110.32.b.13.C
- Q2Kelly wants to add a more effective transition between the second paragraph (sentences 4-11) and the third paragraph (sentences 12-14). Which of the following sentences should be added before sentence 12 to help readers effectively transition from the second to the third paragraph?Interfering with the natural circadian rhythms is equally distracting.Sleepiness also may occur if the body's circadian rhythm, or internal body clock, is disrupted.Perhaps more serious, though, is how this sleepiness can affect a person's mood.Using the snooze button can have a negative impact on a person's health.60s110.32.b.16.D
- Q3Kelly has not used the most appropriate word in sentence 17. Which word best replaces 'changes'?shiftscontrolsdecreasesvaries60s110.32.b.13.C
- Q4Kelly is considering whether or not she should add the following supporting detail to the fourth paragraph (sentences 15-20). Where could Kelly place this sentence?Kelly should not add this sentence to the paragraph.After sentence 18After sentence 17After sentence 1660s110.32.b.16.A
- Q5Kelly wants to end her essay with a call to action. Which sentence should she add after sentence 21 to best achieve this goal?People should stop interrupting sleep cycles with the snooze button in order to get more sleep.Put that alarm on the other side of the room and turn off electronics in order to feel more rested.The snooze button contributes to unhealthy sleep patterns and should not be used on a regular basis.Banish the snooze button and develop healthier sleep habits to feel rested and ready for your busy days.60s110.32.b.16.D
- Q6Ken is not satisfied with his thesis statement in sentence 3. Which of the following should replace sentence 3 to provide a more effective thesis statement?The AquaDom in Berlin, Germany, is a completely different kind of aquarium; it is a unique attraction that many people would love to experience.The AquaDom in Berlin, Germany, is sort of a different kind of an aquarium; it is something many people would like to go see.The AquaDom in Berlin, Germany, is very tall and made of glass; it is an experience that many people would like to have.For a worthwhile experience, you should go to the AquaDom in Berlin, Germany; it is a unique attraction.120s110.32.b.15.A
- Q7Ken wants to strengthen the topic sentence of his third paragraph (sentences 8-13). Which of the following best replaces sentence 8?One of the most popular features of the AquaDom is its two-floor transparent elevator.An elevator is a feature that is popular and transparent in the AquaDom.The 2,000-ton AquaDom includes features that delight its visitors.One of the most popular features of the AquaDom is its two-floor transparent elevator.60s110.32.b.15.A
- Q8Ken wants to add the following sentence to the third paragraph (sentences 8-13). Where is the best place to insert this sentence?After sentence 13After sentence 11After sentence 12After sentence 1060s110.32.b.15.A
- Q9What is the most effective way to revise sentence 15?D Sentence 15 should not be revised.Strolling through the clear shaft, visitors are surrounded by fish on their left, on their right, and over their heads.Visitors are surrounded by fish strolling through the clear shaft on their left, on their right, and over their heads.On their left, on their right, and over their heads, fish are surrounded by visitors strolling through the clear shaft.60s110.32.b.13.C
- Q10What change should be made in sentence 5?Change 'disintigration' to 'disintegration'Change 'filtered' to 'filterred'Insert a comma after 'water'Change 'exposed' to 'expose'120s110.32.b.19
- Q11What change should be made in sentence 8?Change 'turquoise' to 'turquoys'Change 'was' to 'were'Delete the comma after 'pool'Change 'meandering' to 'meanders'60s110.32.b.17.A
- Q12What is the best way to rewrite sentence 10?I finally worked up the courage. My initial splash instantly put all my worries to rest, the experience was invigorating.I finally worked up the courage, my initial splash instantly put all my worries to rest, the experience was invigorating.I finally worked up the courage, and my initial splash, instantly, put all my worries to rest and the experience was invigorating.finally worked up the courage, and my initial splash instantly put all my worries to rest. The experience was invigorating.60s110.32.b.17.C
- Q13What change, if any, should be made in sentence 22?Change 'hall' to 'Hall'Change 'would have been' to 'would not have been'Insert a comma after 'imagine'Sentence 22 should not be changed.60s110.32.b.18.A
- Q14What change is needed in sentence 1?Change 'Decade's' to 'Decades'Change 'recorded' to 'recording'Change 'lovers' to 'lover's'Change 'provided 'to 'provides'120s110.32.b.18.B
- Q15What change needs to be made in sentence 4?Change 'should have been giving' to 'should give'Change 'earlier' to 'earliest'Change 'themselves' to 'themselfs'Insert a comma after 'chance'60s110.32.b.17.A
