LA STAAR Vocabulary

what is a synonym?

• A word or phrase that means the same or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language.
• A musical instrument
• A form of transportation
• A type of fruit

What is an antonym?

• Comparable
• Equal
• Opposite
• Similar

What is a prediction?

• A prediction is a guess based on luck.
• A prediction is a fact that has already happened.
• A prediction is a statement about what will happen or might happen in the future based on text evidence or reasoning.

• A prediction is a statement about the past.

What is a connection?

• A connection is a type of fruit
• A connection is a musical instrument
• A connection is a link or relationship between a text and you

• A connection is a form of transportation

What is text evidence?

• General knowledge unrelated to the text
• Specific information from a text that supports a claim or argument.
• Personal opinions about the text
• Random words from the text

What is an inference?

• A predetermined outcome without any basis
• A new idea or conclusion based on text evidence and personal knowledge

• A random thought without any reasoning
• A wild guess without any evidence

What is key idea?

• Main concept or important detail about the central idea

• Core belief
• Central notion
• Primary thought

What is a fable?

• A fable is a type of dance
• A fable is a type of fruit
• A fable is a type of car
• A fable is a short story, typically with animals as characters, that teaches a moral lesson.

What is a fairy tale?

• A fairy tale is a type of historical non-fiction.
• A fairy tale is a type of folktale or story featuring magical creatures, such as fairies, witches, and talking animals.
• A fairy tale is a type of horror story.
• A fairy tale is a type of science fiction novel.

What is a legend?

• A legend is a traditional story or narrative that is passed down through generations and often involves supernatural or mythical elements.
• A legend is a type of musical instrument
• A legend is a famous celebrity
• A legend is a type of map used for navigation