6th Grade Reading Vocabulary STAAR Review

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What does the word 'benefit' mean?

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Help or an advantage.

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What does it mean to argue?

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To present reasons for or against something; can include discussing, debating, or disputing.

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What is the purpose of comparing two things?

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To show how they are alike or similar.

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What is evidence in the context of reading?

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Support from the text to back up your ideas, inferences, or conclusions; proof.

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What does it mean to explain something?

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To make something clear by giving reasons.

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What is a synonym for 'explain'?

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Clarify.

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What is the difference between 'compare' and 'contrast'?

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To compare is to show similarities, while to contrast is to show differences.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is the role of context in understanding a text?

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Context helps to clarify meaning and provides background information.