STAAR Dictionary Questions

the reader can tell that takes precedence is--

• pleasant

• more important

• accessible

• more interesting

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

the word nonchalantly means--

• happily

• slightly

• casually

• thoughtfully

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which words help the reader understand the meaning of prescribed.

• calm, quiet efficiency

• intentionally set

• very real and very dangerous

• stand out veterans

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The word misgivings in paragraph 3 means--

• enthusiasm

• understanding

• uncertainty

• seriousness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What do the words came to fruition mean in paragraph 2?

• became a reality

• grew in importance

• influenced others

• drew attention

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

In paragraph 5, the word sophisticated means--

• risky

• expensive

• attractive

• elaborate

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In paragraph 10, the word ominously means--

• with alarming strength

• in a slow movement

• with an intimidating sound

• in a threatening manner

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which phrase from paragraph 1 best serves as an antonym context clue for the word refined?

• weeding his garden

• who loved numbers

• let his hair run wild

• sold his house

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand what scant means?

• coastal location

• extreme water shortage

• even though the rainfall

• problem could be solved

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In paragraph 5, the phrase privy to means--

• knowledgeable of

• amused by

• happy with

• worried about

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C