STAAR Dictionary Practice

When the author refers to "people sojourning in India" the people are most likely

• driving cautiously

• having a temporary stay

• eating spicy food

• hiking the mountains

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The author mentions that "apathy" results in a listless life. The word most likely means

• lack of interest

• lack of pity

• journeying off the path

• carefree

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The "salutary" effect being referred to by the author most nearly means

• beneficial to the body

• the effect caused by performing a military salute to a superior

• stinging solutions on the throat

• a happy feeling

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

When the author sees "patriarchal" manners, she is most likely seeing a behavior that is

• motivated

• calm

• male dominant

• highly demeaning

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Amiable traits of character" most like refers to a person who is

• pleasant

• rude

• mournful

• energetic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Venerated authors" refers to authors who

• have fallen from grace

• are treated with respect

• have made it big

• are egoistic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F