STAAR Dictionary Tool Practice

Read the dictionary entry for the word blue.

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word blue is used in the paragraph below?

Maddie and I decided to take a walk through the neighborhood. We both noticed that the sky was beautiful, blue color this evening. It was nice since we have had rain and clouds all week.

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Read the dictionary entry for the word ribbon.

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word ribbon is used in the paragraph below.

Marcy won first place in the spelling contest last week. I was extremely jealous. Everyone clapped and praised her for doing so well. The main reason I was envious was because she got that beautiful blue ribbon. It was so awesome! I think I will try hard to win it next year.

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Read the dictionary entry for the word port.

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word port is used in the paragraph below?

The ocean was very rough during the storm. Captain Marshall was concerned about the exotic birds the ship was carrying in the cargo area. He ordered his crew to keep a close eye on the port to be sure the birds were okay.

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Read the dictionary entry for the word log.

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word log is used in the paragraph below?

The ship's captain kept a log in his nightstand of everything that happened on the voyage. He wanted to be sure he kept a record of any important events that took place on the ship. The captain also needed to know how fast the rations and supplies were being used, so he could limit them it they were being consumed too fast.

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Read the dictionary entry for the word projection.

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word projection is used in the paragraph below?

As we were riding along in the boat, we had to be careful not to hit a projection in the water. Since we were in the ocean, my dad assumed it was a coral reef coming up from the ocean floor.

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Read the dictionary entry for the word bill.

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word bill is used in the paragraph below?

My family went out for dinner at my favorite restaurant to celebrate my birthday. My parents invited all of my friends, too. We ate lobster, steak, and many other delectable foods. I just don't think my father expected the bill to be that high, but he said it was worth.

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"Everyone else ie enjoying the festival," I thought to myself as I wistfully watched excited festival attendees walk by the deli window en route to the parade.

What is the meaning of wistfully in the paragraph?

• with sadness

• with relief

• with anxiety

• with curiosity

Now, six years later, Michelle was attempting to capture a sunset for a local photography contest. She groaned as storm clouds rolled in before the sun had a chance to cast its vibrant colors across the sky.

Read the dictionary entry.

capture \'kap-cher\ v

1. to gain control by force 2. to hold someone's interest 3. to take an opponent's piece in a game 4. to preserve a mood, scene, or quality

Which definition best matches the way capture is used in the paragraph?

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Use this dictionary entry to answer question.

pop, (verb)

1. to open wide 2. to move quickly 3. to make a short, sharp sound 4.to let go of

Read this sentence.

I could hear the car's tire pop when it drove over the nail.

Which dictionary entry gives the BEST meaning for the word pop?

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• She worked very meticulous on her art project.
• Did you meticulous with your homework last night?
• You should be very meticulous when solving math problems.
• The story was about a young meticulous.