STAAR Grade 4: Writing

Question 1

Which sentence is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

My dog, named Rex, loves to play fetch.

Answer

my dog named rex loves to play fetch

Answer

my Dog, named rex, loves to Play fetch.

Answer

My dog named rex, loves to play Fetch.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To wrap up the ideas in the paragraph

Answer

To introduce the main topic

Answer

To give a specific example

Answer

To transition to the next topic

Question 3

Which type of writing asks the reader to agree with the writer's opinion?

Accepted Answer

Persuasive

Answer

Narrative

Answer

Expository

Answer

Descriptive

Question 4

Which word is a conjunction that joins two independent clauses?

Accepted Answer

But

Answer

Quickly

Answer

Beautiful

Answer

Because

Question 5

What does 'revising' mean in the writing process?

Accepted Answer

Improving the content, organization, and clarity of the writing

Answer

Checking for spelling errors

Answer

Adding punctuation and capitalization

Answer

Writing the first draft of the essay

Question 6

Which sentence uses correct end punctuation?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C are correct.

Answer

Did you finish your homework.

Answer

What time is it?

Answer

I love Texas!