STAAR Reading Review Collection

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What are taste buds?

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Taste buds are sensory organs located on the tongue, roof of the mouth, and back of the throat that allow us to perceive different tastes.

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How many taste buds do humans have?

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Humans have approximately 9,000 taste buds on the tongue alone.

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What is the main function of taste buds?

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The main function of taste buds is to detect and identify different flavors such as sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?

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A synonym has the same meaning, while an antonym has the opposite meaning.

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What misconception do people have about gorillas?

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Many people believe that gorillas are mean or aggressive, but they are actually shy and only attack when provoked.

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What type of text is an informational text?

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An informational text is a nonfiction text that provides factual information about a specific topic.

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What changes when the setting changes in a story?

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The scene and context of the narrative change, affecting the characters and plot development.

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What is the purpose of an author's message?

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The author's message conveys the main idea or lesson that the author wants the reader to understand.

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What does it mean to convey an image in writing?

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To convey an image means to create a mental picture or impression in the reader's mind through descriptive language.