STAAR Language: Lists 1 & 2

Choose the correct STAAR Language Vocabulary word for the following sentence:

I had a _____ with my mom about how many cookies I couls have before dinner.

• encourage

• persuade

• affect

• argument

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.4.2D

Choose the correct STAAR Language Vocabulary word for the following sentence:

Tomorrow our teacher will ________ a lab for us in Science.

• represent

• demonstrate

• verify

• effect

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.3.6

Choose the correct STAAR Language Vocabulary word for the following sentence:

You should ______ your point to be sure that your peers have heard and understand it.

• emphasize

• argue

• determine

• selection

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

Choose the correct STAAR Language Vocabulary word for the following sentence:

Please don't _______ the puppy to jump on the couch.

• develop

• encourage

• illustrate

• affect

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

Choose the correct STAAR Language Vocabulary word for the following sentence:

The _____ function of school is to educate students.

• convey

• develop

• selection

• primary

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.3.6

Choose the correct STAAR Language Vocabulary word for the following sentence:

Although scientist have many theories, no one really knows the ____ of the universe.

• effect

• affect

• origin

• convey

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Choose the correct STAAR Language Vocabulary word for the following sentence:

My daughter could not attend the ceremony, but she asked me to ______ her best wishes.

• demonstrate

• emphasize

• convey

• persuade

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Choose the correct STAAR Language Vocabulary word for the following sentence:

I would try to _____ you to be quiet in the library, if I thought you would listen to me.

• verify

• effect

• affect

• persuade

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Choose the correct STAAR Language Vocabulary word for the following sentence:

The sample group in the experiment is meant to _____ an entire population.

• verify

• represent

• convey

• develop

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.4.2D

Choose the correct STAAR Language Vocabulary word for the following sentence:

Ms. Williams asked the class to _____ three rules for our class to follow.

• demonstrate

• illustrate

• persuade

• identify

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B