3rd Grade Reading STAAR Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'explain' mean?

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To make clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information.

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What does 'illustrate' mean?

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To explain or make something clear by using examples.

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What does 'predict' mean?

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To make a guess about the future based on evidence or experience.

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What does 'determine' mean?

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To decide or conclude through reasoning or observation.

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What does 'context' mean?

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The words that surround other words and impact their meaning.

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What does 'summarize' mean?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.

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What does 'compare' mean?

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To look for similarities and differences between two or more things.

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What does 'contrast' mean?

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To highlight the differences between two or more things.

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What does 'analyze' mean?

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To examine something in detail to understand it better.

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What does 'infer' mean?

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To make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.