STAR Reading Comprehension Practice Flashcards

Read the passage: "Maya checked the sky again. The clouds were dark and heavy, and the wind was starting to bend the young trees. She grabbed the laundry off the line as fast as she could." Why did Maya take the laundry off the line quickly?

Answer: She thought it was about to rain.

Dark, heavy clouds and rising wind signal a coming storm, so Maya hurried to save the laundry.

Read the sentence: "The stubborn mule refused to move no matter how hard the farmer pulled the rope." What does the word "stubborn" mean in this sentence?

Answer: Unwilling to change or give in

Context clues show the mule would not move, so stubborn means unwilling to give in.

Read the passage: "Honeybees communicate by dancing. When a bee finds flowers, it returns to the hive and moves in a figure-eight pattern. The direction and speed of the dance tell other bees where the flowers are and how far away they are." What is the main idea of this passage?

Answer: Honeybees use a dance to share the location of food.

Every sentence supports the idea that bees use dancing to communicate where flowers are.

Read the passage: "First, Leo gathered his brushes and paints. Next, he sketched the outline of the mountain. After that, he filled in the sky with soft blue. Finally, he signed his name in the corner." What did Leo do right after sketching the outline?

Answer: He painted the sky blue.

The signal words "After that" show that painting the sky came right after the sketch.

Read the passage: "Tomas slammed the door, threw his backpack on the floor, and sat with his arms crossed. He did not answer when his sister asked what was wrong." How does Tomas most likely feel?

Answer: Angry

Slamming a door, throwing a backpack, and crossing his arms are actions that show anger.

Which sentence states an opinion rather than a fact?

Answer: Swimming in the ocean is the best way to spend a summer day.

Saying something is "the best" is a personal belief that cannot be proven.