Dictionary STAAR Questions

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What does the word 'pop' mean in the context of a tire going over a nail?

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To make a short, sharp sound.

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What does the word 'raise' mean in the context of selling possessions for a trip?

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To collect money.

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What does the word 'strange' mean in the context of feeling shaky?

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Out of the ordinary.

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What does the word 'tentative' mean in the context of making cautious turns on ice?

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Cautious.

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What does the word 'obstructs' mean in the context of a truck blocking traffic?

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Hinders.

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What is the definition of a verb?

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A word that describes an action or state.

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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To provide definitions and meanings of words.

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What does it mean to infer a word's meaning from context?

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To deduce the meaning based on how it is used in a sentence.

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What is a synonym for 'pop' when referring to a sound?

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Bang.

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What is an antonym for 'raise'?

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Lower.