STAAR Reading Question Vocabulary

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What does 'matches' mean on a STAAR test question?

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The same or similar.

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If the question includes the word 'suggests', I know that this is a or an _____________ question.

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Inference.

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What does 'most likely' mean?

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Probably.

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What does 'sensory language' do in a text?

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Helps the reader to see or visualize what they are reading.

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Choose an example of sensory language: 'The walls shook and vibrated like the tail of a rattle snake.'

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This is an example of sensory language.

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What is the meaning of 'inference' in reading comprehension?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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What does 'theme' refer to in a story?

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The central topic or idea explored in the text.

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What does 'vocabulary' mean in the context of reading?

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The body of words used in a particular language or by a particular group.

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What does 'context' mean in reading comprehension?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a word or passage that help clarify its meaning.

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What does 'analyze' mean in the context of reading?

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To examine the components of a text to understand its meaning.