Star Reading Questions. Flashcards
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Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
A) I baked a cake yesterday. It was delicious.
B) I ate a lollipop it was sweet and tasty
C) We went to the park and played soccer
D) I turned on the air conditioner, so it was cool.
The correct answer is (B).
A run-on sentence is made up of two sentences that are joined without a conjunction or a period. For example: I opened the door, went outside.
On the contrary, a complete sentence is a group of words that forms a complete thought. It has both a subject and a verb. For example: I opened the door.
My mother, ______ was born in Russia, can speak both Russian and English fluently.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
A) which
B) whose
C) who
D) whom
The correct answer is (C).
The word that completes the sentence is a relative pronoun. A relative pronoun introduces a dependent (or relative) clause that describes a noun or pronoun. A dependent clause is a group of words that have a subject and a verb but do not form a complete thought.
The word match has several of its meanings listed below. Choose the word meaning that does not go with this word.
A) a contest between two or more players or teams
B) to be suited to
C) to plan in advance
The correct answer is (C).It is recommended to approach this question by eliminating the incorrect answer choices. Answer choices (A), and (B) are all meanings of the word “match.” In order to help you understand the options better, the following sentences are examples of the definitions in the answer choices: Answer choice (A): He won the tennis match against his best friend.Answer choice (B): Your shirt color matches your eyes.The definition in answer (C) is the meaning of the word “prepare” and not of the word “match.” Therefore, the correct answer is (C).
Read the sentences. Philip is one of my most honest friends. If I ask for his opinion about something, he will always tell me the truth. Philip is a credible friend.
What does credible mean?
A) wise
B) selfish
C) sincere
The correct answer is (C).The meaning of the word “credible” can be inferred from the passage. The words “honest” and “truth” show that the best way to describe Philip is as a sincere friend. Therefore, the correct answer is (C). Answers (A) and (B) are incorrect because these characteristics cannot be inferred from the sentences.
Read the passage.
Maid [in the doorway]: A lady to see you, ma’am, a stranger.
Nora: Ask her to come in.
This passage is an example of which type of text?
A) A play
B) A story
C) A poem
The correct answer is (A).Answer (A) is the correct answer because a play is a form of literature usually consisting of dialogue between characters. It is intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading, which is why there are usually added stage directions and descriptions in brackets. Answers (B) and (C) are incorrect because none of these types of text fit the structure in this passage.
Read the passage.
Sophia stood alone at the corner of the classroom. She looked around as her classmates talked to each other enthusiastically. Although she would have liked to, she was too shy to join the group next to her or the group across the room. She wished someone would come over and start a conversation.
What does the author want us to think about Sophia?
A) She was bored.
B) She was outgoing.
C) She was lonely.
The correct answer is (C).The author describes Sophia standing alone, hesitating whether or not to join her classmates. She wanted someone from her class to come and talk to her. It can be inferred from this information that Sophia was lonely. Therefore, the correct answer is (C).Answer (A) is incorrect because Sophia clearly showed interest and not boredom when she looked around at her classmates.Answer (B) is incorrect because even though Sophia is interested in some company, she was mostly described as being shy, the opposite of outgoing.
Which is the correct definition of “plagiarism”?
A) The act of taking the ideas of others and presenting them as if they were yours.
B) The way in which a plague is spreading among people.
C) The act of using the school’s equipment without permission from the principal.
The correct answer is (A).Plagiarism occurs when someone takes the work or the ideas of someone else and presents them without mentioning the source they were taken from. Whether you directly quote from someone else’s work or take ideas from his or her work and write it in different words – a credit is needed. For example, if you take ideas from a book in order to write a paragraph for a school assignment, you need to mention the name of the author or authors of that book at the beginning or the end of the paragraph.Answer (C) is incorrect as plagiarism is about using others’ ideas and not others’ physical stuff.
Be prepared to laugh your socks off at this year’s fabulous school show. It is a complete giggle fest. Our excellent script is stocked full of genuine belly laughs. Our performers deliver each joke with professional ease. The jokes fly as fast as the time. When the show reaches the curtain call, you’ll be gasping with laughter as
you’re shouting for more.
What does the paragraph use to convince people to go to the show?
A) It uses the bandwagon technique to convince readers everyone else likes it.
B) It includes the opinion of an expert who loved the show.
C) It uses loaded words like fabulous, excellent, and professional
It includes the opinion of an expert who loved the show.
C) It uses loaded words like fabulous, excellent, and professional
During Hank’s presentation, someone came into the classroom on an errand from the office. The interruption made him lose his train of thought momentarily, but fortunately he had good notes.
What does lose his train of thought mean in the sentence?
A) The interruption is terribly noisy.
B) The presentation is about transportation.
C) Hank forgets what he is thinking of.
C) Hank forgets what he is thinking of.
How hard is it to learn to play the bagpipes, you ask? I once knew a rocket scientist who was trying to learn to play them. She said it sure was a good thing she was a rocket scientist because the bagpipes were hard!
How does the purpose of the passage affect the author’s tone?
A) The author takes a light tone as part of trying to entertain.
B) The author uses a formal tone to give information on the subject.
C) The author is sarcastic to persuade readers not to play the
bagpipes.
A) The author takes a light tone as part of trying to entertain.
“You remember that old sheepdog Sammy we had when we were kids? He followed us wherever we went: up the hill, down to the creek, over to the ball field. He even hid in the travel trailer and went camping with us one time, remember? It’s like he thought it was his job to herd us kids, and watch over us. They don’t make
them like that anymore.”
What theme is revealed though the character’s speech?
A) triumph over adversity
B) taking things in stride
C) fond memories of youth
C) fond memories of youth
Kana said her stack of library books was nearly a mile high.
Kana probably said this to explain that she _____.
A) has many books to read
B) is trying to break a world record
C) needs to visit the library
A) has many books to read
In the aftermath of Friday’s loss, the coach decided to hold extra practices.
What is the connotation of aftermath rather than the denotation?
A) The team must face the consequences of losing.
B) The extra practices are a result of Friday’s loss.
C) Friday’s loss was especially devastating.
C) Friday’s loss was especially devastating.
The storm raged outside our window as my sister and I huddled together telling stories. My sister had reached the scariest part of her story when the wind rattled the windows. We both stopped and held our breath. The only light came from a streetlight shining through the window. We heard thunder rumbling in the distance.
What gives the passage an eerie mood?
A) the idea that the sister is telling a scary story
B) words such as huddled, only light, and rumbling
C) a streetlight shining through the window
B) words such as huddled, only light, and rumbling
In conclusion, lowering the speed limit is the only viable solution to the dilemma of ever-increasing gasoline prices. The crisis is not that complicated—it is merely a question of supply and demand. Lower speed limits result in better gas mileage. Better gas mileage lowers overall consumption rates, thereby decreasing demand. With less demand, supply will increase and prices will drop. Other solutions, like public transportation and alternative fuel sources, have been tried and people just don’t go for them. It’s time to take the pedal off the metal and solve the problem of high gasoline prices once and for all.
What aspect of this conclusion limits the overall success of the argument?
A) It oversimplifies the problem and exaggerates the solution.
B) It offers a solution that wouldn’t contribute to solving the problem.
C) It addresses a problem that isn’t of interest to most people.
A) It oversimplifies the problem and exaggerates the solution.
