STAAR English 2 Review

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means a paid occupation?

Back

Profession

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does the word 'meticulous' mean?

Back

Careful

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does the word 'demeanor' refer to?

Back

Body Language

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Which of the following is not an example of an attention-getter?

Back

Rewrite the prompt

Front

What does the word 'famished' mean in the context of extreme hunger?

Back

Extremely hungry

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is an anecdote?

Back

A short and interesting story about a real incident or person.

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

Back

To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the meaning of 'context clues'?

Back

Hints or information within a text that help deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is parallelism in writing?

Back

The use of similar structures in two or more clauses.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the function of a conclusion in an essay?

Back

To summarize the main points and provide closure.