Common STAAR Verbs- EOC English 1 & 2

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What does 'Embed' mean?

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To insert, implant.

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What does 'Suggest' mean?

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To recommend something as an idea, possibility, or solution.

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What does 'Describe' mean?

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To give a detailed account or explanation of something.

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What does the term 'Infer' mean?

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What happened already but hasn’t been said in the story.

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What is the meaning of 'Compare'?

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To find the similarities/what they have in common.

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What does 'Analyze' mean?

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To examine in detail the structure of something.

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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 'Evaluate' mean?

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To assess the value or significance of something.

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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 'Contrast' mean?

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To find the differences between two or more things.