STAAR Practice Test (Grade 3: Reading) 4

Question 1

What is the 'sequence' of events in a story?

Accepted Answer

The order events happen in

Answer

Sequence is the order in which events take place.

Question 2

If a word starts with 'un-' like 'unhappy,' what does it usually mean?

Accepted Answer

Not

Answer

The prefix 'un-' means 'not,' so unhappy means not happy.

Question 3

What is a 'cause' in a passage?

Accepted Answer

The reason something happens

Answer

A cause is the reason that makes something else happen.

Question 4

How can you tell how a character feels?

Accepted Answer

By their words, actions, and thoughts

Answer

A character's words, actions, and thoughts show how they feel.

Question 5

What is the 'theme' or lesson of a story usually about?

Accepted Answer

An important message the reader learns

Answer

The theme is the important message or lesson of a story.