Dictionary Entry STAAR Questions 3.3A Set 1

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Which meaning best matches the way the word passed is used in paragraph 7?

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Meaning 2

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Which meaning of the word sign is used in paragraph 8? 1. a movement that shows a thought or command 2. in math, language, or music, a mark that stands for a certain idea 3. evidence that a fact or idea is true 4. a display that advertises or gives the name of a business

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a display that advertises or gives the name of a business

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Meaning of raise in paragraph 11? Options: A Meaning 1, B Meaning 2, C Meaning 3, D Meaning 4

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Meaning 3: to collect for a purpose

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Which meaning of judge is used in paragraph 9?
1. to listen to and decide a court case
2. to choose the winner of a contest
3. to form an opinion about someone
4. to make a careful guess

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to form an opinion about someone

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Which meaning of free is used in paragraph 9? 1. not costing any money 2. not controlled by others 3. not exact 4. not busy

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not controlled by others

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Which meaning most closely matches the word admitted as it is used in paragraph 22? A Meaning 1, B Meaning 2, C Meaning 3, D Meaning 4

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Meaning 4

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Which meaning best fits the way straight is used in paragraph 1? Options: A Meaning 1, B Meaning 2, C Meaning 3, D Meaning 4

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Meaning 4

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Which meaning best matches the way the word light is used in paragraph 5?
1. not heavy
2. a source of illumination
3. to make less dark
4. not serious

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a source of illumination

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Which meaning of bark is used in paragraph 3?
1. the sound a dog makes
2. the outer covering of a tree
3. to speak sharply
4. a type of boat

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the sound a dog makes

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Which meaning best fits the way spring is used in paragraph 12? Options: A Meaning 1, B Meaning 2, C Meaning 3, D Meaning 4

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Meaning 1: the season between winter and summer