Renaissance Star Test Practice: Boost Your Child's Academic Success with Free Sample Questions

The correct answer is A.

Picture 1 shows a guitar, picture 2 shows a flower, and picture 3 shows a moon.

Both the words “guitar” and “flower” end with the sound /r/, and the word “moon” ends with the sound /n/. Therefore, the words in pictures 1 and 2 end with the same sound, and answer A is correct.

Okay, let's go through this question together.

This question is asking you to listen to the ending sounds of the words in each picture.

First, name the pictures.

Picture 1 is a guitar.
Picture 2 is a flower.
Picture 3 is a moon.

Now say each word slowly and listen to the last sound you hear.

Gui-tar ends with the /r/ sound.
Flow-er also ends with the /r/ sound.
Moon ends with the /n/ sound.

Next, compare the ending sounds.

Guitar and flower end with the same sound. That means picture 1 and picture 2 match.

So the correct answer is A. picture 1 and picture 2.

Let’s check the other choices.

Picture 1 and picture 3 do not match because /r/ and /n/ are different sounds.
Picture 2 and picture 3 also do not match for the same reason.

Helpful tip:
When a question asks about ending sounds, say the words out loud and stretch the last sound. It is like listening for the last clap in a song.

You can do this. Keep practicing and you'll get even better!

The correct answer is C

Okay, let's go through this question together.

The sentence is missing a word.

"I need to ___ a birthday gift for my sister."

We need a word that makes the sentence make sense.

Think about what you do when you get a gift for someone.
You go to a store and pay money for it.

That action is called buy.

So the correct answer is C. buy.

Now let’s look at why the other choices are not correct.

A. by is not correct.
By usually means next to something or shows who did something.
"I need to by a gift" does not make sense.

B. bye is not correct.
Bye is what you say when you leave.
"I need to bye a gift" also does not make sense.

Only buy fits the meaning of the sentence.

Helpful tip:
These words sound the same, but they do different jobs.
If money is involved, use buy.
If someone is leaving, use bye.
If you are showing location or direction, use by.
You can think of buying like using cash at a store.

You can do this. Keep practicing and you'll get even better!

The correct answer is C: The forest

Okay, let's go through this question together.

The question asks for the setting of the story.

The setting is where the story takes place.
It tells us the place the characters are in.

Now look closely at the passage for clues.

The first sentence says the boy was wandering around the forest.
That already gives us a strong clue.

The passage also talks about huge elm trees.
It mentions squirrels, chipmunks, and deer.
It describes wild flowers and plants.

All of these details fit one place.
They fit a forest.

So the correct answer is C. the forest.

Let’s look at why the other answers are not correct.

A. wild plants is not the setting.
Wild plants are part of the place, but they are not the place itself.

B. late evening is not correct.
The story does not tell us the time of day at all.

Helpful tip:
When you are asked about setting, look for words that tell you where the story happens. Place words are often in the first sentence or repeated through details. Imagine the scene like a picture in your head and ask where it is happening.

You can do this. Keep practicing and you'll get even better!

The correct answer is A

Okay, let's go through this question together.

The question asks you to find a phrase from the passage that shows an opinion.

First, remember what an opinion is.
An opinion is what someone thinks or feels.
It is not something that can be proven true or false.

Now let’s look at the answer choices.

Choice A says, "After all, jewels are silly things to waste such a useful material on."
This sentence shows how the author feels.
Words like silly and waste show judgment.
Not everyone would agree with this idea.

That makes choice A an opinion.
So the correct answer is A.

Now let’s check the other choices.

Choice B says diamonds are not only used in rings and necklaces.
This is a fact. We can prove diamonds are used for other things.

Choice C says diamonds are found deep in the earth.
This is also a fact. Scientists can show where diamonds come from.

Helpful tip:
When you are looking for opinions, watch for feeling words or judgment words like silly, best, worst, or waste. Facts are things you can check or prove, like where something is found or how it is used.

You can do this. Keep practicing and you'll get even better!

The correct answer is B.

Okay, let's go through this question together.

The question asks which line from the poem is a simile.

First, remember what a simile is.
A simile compares two different things.
It uses the words like or as.

Now look at each answer choice.

B) I wandered lonely as a cloud
This line compares the speaker to a cloud.
The word as is used to make the comparison.
That is exactly what a simile does.

So the correct answer is B.

Let’s check the other options.

A) Fluttering and dancing in the breeze
This line describes how the daffodils move.
It does not compare two things using like or as.

C) That floats on high o'er vales and hills
This line gives more detail about the cloud.
It does not make a comparison either.

Helpful tip:
When you are asked to find a simile, look for the words like or as. Then check if the line compares one thing to something else. It is like saying someone runs as fast as the wind.

You can do this. Keep practicing and you'll get even better!

The correct answer is (B).

Okay, let's go through this question together.

The question asks which sentence best supports DeAngelo’s article about city government accomplishments.

First, think about the goal.
The article is about what the city government has done this year.
So the best sentence should be specific, relevant, and show success.

Now look at each choice.

A) There was a record number of candidates in the recent election.
This talks about elections.
It does not mention any city government accomplishments.
It is not the best choice.

B) After the repaving of the highways and the “Feed the Homeless” project in June, the Mayor’s approval rating reached a new high.
This sentence mentions specific city projects.
It shows that the projects were successful, because the Mayor’s approval rating increased.
It clearly focuses on the city government.
This matches the article’s objective perfectly.
So B is correct.

C) The President’s nominations for the Supreme Court have attracted a lot of attention.
This talks about the federal government, not the city.
It is not related to city accomplishments.

Helpful tip:
When you need a supporting sentence, look for one that gives specific examples and results that match the topic. If it talks about the wrong government level or is too general, it is not the best choice.

You can do this. Keep practicing and you'll get even better!

The correct answer is B.

Okay, let's go through this question together. 

The question asks about the word antebellum. 

You are told that the prefix ante- means before or in front of. 
That clue is very important. 

Now think about what antebellum should describe. 
It should describe something that happened before a major event. 

The choices talk about time periods around the U.S. Civil War. 

Let’s look at each option. 

The period pre U.S. Civil War 
The word pre also means before. 
That matches the meaning of ante-. 
So this choice fits perfectly. 

That makes the correct answer B. 

Now let’s look at why the other answers are not correct. 

The period post U.S. Civil War 
The word post means after. 
Ante- does not mean after, so this is incorrect. 

The period during U.S. Civil War 
The word during means while something is happening. 
Ante- means before, not during. 
So this choice is also incorrect. 

Helpful tip: 
When you see a prefix question, slow down and focus on the meaning of the prefix. Match it to words you already know, like pre for before or post for after. It is like solving a puzzle by matching clues. 

 Additional words that begin with the prefix ante:  

• anteroom: a waiting room before a larger room  

• antechamber: a smaller room before a larger room  

• antechoir: the section in a church before the choir  

• ante meridiem: Latin for before midday or noon  

• antepenultimate: before the second to last in a series 

You can do this. Keep practicing and you'll get even better! 

The correct answer is D.

Okay, let's go through this question together. 

The question asks which option is the strongest evidence for an argument about the benefits of using wind power to generate electricity. 

First, remember what evidence means. Evidence is facts or details that support a claim. 
Strong evidence is specific, measurable, and believable. 

Now let’s look at the answer choices. 

1. B) Wind power would reduce pollution from fossil fuels by 70%.This choice gives a clear number.
   The 70 percent shows a measurable result. 
   It is based on data, not opinion. 
   That makes it strong evidence. 

So the correct answer is B. 

Now let’s talk about why the other answers are not correct. 

1. A) Wind power is entirely free and requires no investment.This sounds too extreme.
   Building and maintaining wind turbines costs money. 
   There are no facts or numbers to support this claim. 
2. C) Wind power can be used with no limitation.This is another exaggerated statement.
   Wind does not blow all the time. 
   There are real limits like location and weather. 
   There is no data to support this claim. 
3. D) Wind power plants have a minimal impact on the environment.
   This statement is vague.
   It does not include facts or numbers. 
   It also ignores real concerns like wildlife and land use. 

Helpful tip: 
When a question asks for the strongest evidence, look for numbers, percentages, or study-based facts. These details make an argument more convincing, just like using real examples instead of opinions in a class discussion. 

You can do this. Keep practicing and you'll get even better!

The correct answer is B.

Okay, let's go through this question together. 

Step 1: Look back at the passage

The passage explains two study methods.

One method is short, frequent study sessions.
The other method is the natural learning sequence.

The passage clearly says the natural learning sequence is moving from general issues to specific issues.
It also tells us this method is also known as top-down learning.

Step 2: Match that information to the choices

Now let’s check each answer.

B) it is considered Top Down
This matches the exact words in the passage.
The passage directly calls the natural learning sequence "top-down" learning.
That is clear evidence, so this is the correct answer.

Step 3: Why the other answers are incorrect

A) it is short and easy
The passage never says this.
It does not describe the method as quick or easy.

C) it is more popular
There is no information about popularity.
The passage only compares effectiveness, not how many students use it.

D) it is less effective
This is the opposite of what the passage says.
The passage states that students using this method get higher exam scores.

Helpful tip

For questions like this, always look for words that are directly stated in the passage.
If the passage uses the exact phrase or idea, that choice is usually correct.
Avoid answers that add new information or change the meaning.

You can do this. Keep practicing and you'll get even better!