STAAR Reading Grade 8 2022 - Practice
Quiz by Melanie Jimenez
Grade 8
English Language Arts and Reading
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- Q 1/13Score 0Read the dictionary entry.Which definition of the word hassle is used in paragraph 7?29Definition 4Definition 2Definition 1Definition 3
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- Q1Read the dictionary entry.Which definition of the word hassle is used in paragraph 7?Definition 4Definition 2Definition 1Definition 330s110.24.b.2.a
- Q2How does the information in paragraph 6 support the author’s argument?By detailing the safety records of Japanese and French high-speed trainsBy telling how long high-speed trains have been used in other countriesBy telling how many passengers have been transported on high-speed trainsBy explaining the results of international studies analyzing high-speed trains30s110.24.b.8.e.i
- Q3Who is likely the intended audience for this selection?Commuters who think the development of high-speed trains will relieve trafficReaders who are not convinced that air quality in U.S. cities is a concernReaders who have not considered the benefits of high-speed trains in U.S. citiesWorkers who believe diversity in urban transportation will create more jobs30s110.24.b.8.e.iii
- Q4The 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 transportationincrease people’s interest in using alternate forms of transportation in the United Statesencourage people to support the use of high-speed trains in cities throughout Floridalead to numerous new construction and employment opportunities30s110.24.b.5.g
- Q5In paragraph 11, the author presents a counter argument most likely to —show that the benefits of high-speed trains are outweighed by the disadvantagesestablish that commuters will choose the method of travel that is least disruptivesuggest that many travelers would likely be unable to plan a trip by trainacknowledge that widespread acceptance of high-speed trains will not happen easily30s110.24.b.8.e.ii
- Q6Based 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
- Q7Read 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 systemTo urge the U.S. to join the international movement toward safer travelTo show that high-speed trains will replace all other forms of transportationTo suggest that high-speed trains will have a huge impact on the way people travel30s110.24.b.9.e
- Q8How 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
- Q9What 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
- Q10What 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
- Q11Based 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 thinkthinks Danny overreacts when he gets feedback from other peopledoes not have time to listen to how Danny’s tryout wentfeels overwhelmed by the many remarks she has heard about Danny’s small size30s110.24.b.5.f
- Q12How 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 areBy inspiring him to be more patient when talking with clipboard dadsBy causing him to develop strategies for dealing with larger opponentsBy allowing him to be placed on teams with players that are older than he is30s110.24.b.7.b
- Q13What is revealed through the author’s use of third-person limited point of view?Why Danny’s mom waited to question him about his performanceHow Danny’s dad knew that kids understand basketball differently than adultsDanny’s assessment of his own abilities and limitationsThe clipboard dad’s opinion about Danny’s placement on certain teams30s110.24.b.9.e
