STAAR Reading Grade 8 2022 - Past Paper
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Read the dictionary entry.
Which definition of the word hassle is used in paragraph 7?
29Definition 4
Definition 2
Definition 1
Definition 3
- Q1
Read the dictionary entry.
Which definition of the word hassle is used in paragraph 7?
Definition 4
Definition 2
Definition 1
Definition 3
30s110.24.b.2.a - Q2
How does the information in paragraph 6 support the author’s argument?
By detailing the safety records of Japanese and French high-speed trains
By telling how long high-speed trains have been used in other countries
By telling how many passengers have been transported on high-speed trains
By explaining the results of international studies analyzing high-speed trains
30s110.24.b.8.e.i - Q3
Who is likely the intended audience for this selection?
Commuters who think the development of high-speed trains will relieve traffic
Readers who are not convinced that air quality in U.S. cities is a concern
Readers who have not considered the benefits of high-speed trains in U.S. cities
Workers who believe diversity in urban transportation will create more jobs
30s110.24.b.8.e.iii - Q4
The details in paragraphs 9 and 10 support the key idea that the development of high-speed trains will —
cause the real-estate market to improve in cities that commit to improving urban transportation
increase people’s interest in using alternate forms of transportation in the United States
encourage people to support the use of high-speed trains in cities throughout Florida
lead to numerous new construction and employment opportunities
30s110.24.b.5.g - Q5
In paragraph 11, the author presents a counter argument most likely to —
show that the benefits of high-speed trains are outweighed by the disadvantages
establish that commuters will choose the method of travel that is least disruptive
suggest that many travelers would likely be unable to plan a trip by train
acknowledge that widespread acceptance of high-speed trains will not happen easily
30s110.24.b.8.e.ii - Q6
Based on paragraphs 4 and 5, what can the reader infer about how high-speed trains would affect the way people live?
People would be motivated to establish a daily schedule.
People would visit cities they have never seen before.
People would choose to look for jobs farther from home.
People would be able to enjoy more leisure time.
30s110.24.b.5.f - Q7
Read this sentence from paragraph 1.
What is the most likely reason the author uses loaded language in this sentence?
To emphasize that people in the U.S. should reject our current transportation system
To urge the U.S. to join the international movement toward safer travel
To show that high-speed trains will replace all other forms of transportation
To suggest that high-speed trains will have a huge impact on the way people travel
30s110.24.b.9.e - Q8
How does the author’s use of language in paragraph 16 of the selection contribute to its tone?
It creates a sense of confidence.
It relays an element of sarcasm.
It communicates a disrespectful attitude.
It conveys a sentimental feeling.
30s110.24.b.9.f - Q9
What does the use of flashback in the excerpt help the reader understand?
Danny has been dealing with the issue of his height for many years.
Danny has needed help from his mother to deal with issues regarding his height.
Danny has worked with many different clipboard dads to develop his skills.
Danny has learned basketball tricks that most kids his age cannot do.
30s110.24.b.7.c - Q10
What is the best summary of the excerpt?
Because Danny has been the smallest student in his class since first grade, he has been in the front of every line or row in his classroom. During basketball tryouts Danny was asked if he was in the right group because he was small for his age. However, Danny is the best passer his age, and he is faster than everyone at St. Patrick’s School.
Danny has tried out for soccer, Little League, and basketball, but he likes basketball best. He practices in his driveway and is the best passer his age, even better than Ty Ross—the best athlete in every sport. He wants to be like Muggsy Bogues someday.
Danny has learned about DNA in science class and thinks that being small is in his DNA. He has taught himself how to lean into bigger kids who guard him in basketball. Danny’s mom tells him not to let his small size bother him.
Although Danny has always been smaller than others in his class, he works hard at basketball and is an excellent passer for his age. At night he practices on the driveway, where he imagines himself being successful. Danny has read about short professional basketball players and hopes to play with the NBA himself someday.
30s110.24.b.6.d - Q11
Based on Danny’s mom’s comment in paragraph 9, the reader can conclude that Danny’s mom —
does not want Danny to concern himself with what other people think
thinks Danny overreacts when he gets feedback from other people
does not have time to listen to how Danny’s tryout went
feels overwhelmed by the many remarks she has heard about Danny’s small size
30s110.24.b.5.f - Q12
How does Danny’s early motivation to succeed at basketball influence the events in the excerpt?
By convincing him to prove to his teammates that he is faster than they are
By inspiring him to be more patient when talking with clipboard dads
By causing him to develop strategies for dealing with larger opponents
By allowing him to be placed on teams with players that are older than he is
30s110.24.b.7.b - Q13
What is revealed through the author’s use of third-person limited point of view?
Why Danny’s mom waited to question him about his performance
How Danny’s dad knew that kids understand basketball differently than adults
Danny’s assessment of his own abilities and limitations
The clipboard dad’s opinion about Danny’s placement on certain teams
30s110.24.b.9.e - Q14
Based on the end of the story “Biking for Boots,” the reader can predict that Emily and Shelby will —
plan additional fund-raisers to help other worthy causes in their community
complete the Circle Tour and donate their earnings to the animal shelter
encourage their friends to participate in the Circle Tour
assist in the rebuilding of the animal shelter
30s110.24.b.5.c - Q15
Which sentence from the story “Biking for Boots” shows that the girls have mixed feelings throughout their Lake Superior tour?
Shelby's mom was going to be our support team on the road.(paragraph 8)
Each evening I posted a log of our adventures on the animal shelter’s website. (paragraph 10)
For the next month, our enthusiasm ebbed and flowed along with the demands of our bicycling experiences. (paragraph 9)
We had flat tires to repair after riding miles of roadways.(paragraph 9)
30s110.24.b.6.c
