STAAR Practice Test (Grade 3: Reading) 3

Question 1

What is the 'main idea' of a passage?

Accepted Answer

The most important point the passage is about

Answer

The main idea is the most important point of a passage.

Question 2

Which word is an antonym for 'big'?

Accepted Answer

Small

Answer

Small is the opposite of big.

Question 3

What does it mean to 'predict' while reading?

Accepted Answer

To guess what will happen next

Answer

Predicting means using clues to guess what will happen next.

Question 4

If a character is described as 'generous,' what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

They like to share and give

Answer

Generous means willing to share and give to others.

Question 5

What is the 'problem' in a story?

Accepted Answer

Something the character must solve or fix

Answer

The problem is the trouble or challenge the character faces.