STAAR Vocabulary Review

What does the word convey mean in the following sentence?

What is the author trying to convey in the following text?

• hide

• communicate

• free

• contact

How is the word intended used in the following question?

Who is likely the intended audience for the following selection?

• best

• resolve

• meant

• accidental

What is the meaning of the word conclude in the following statement? Based on Danny’s mom’s comment in paragraph 9, the reader can conclude that Danny’s mom —

• begin

• determine

• initiate

• deduce

A word having the same or almost the same meaning.

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

• thesaurus

To retell in a shortened form.

• talk about

• memorize

• shorten words

• summarize

To show and make known.

• understand

• conveyor

• show

• convey

To get the meaning or importance.

• action

• misunderstand

• understand

• communication

What does the word 'analyze' mean in the context of reading comprehension?

• A) Ignore

• B) Examine in detail

• C) Summarize

• D) Skim

Which of the following is a synonym for 'persuade'?

• A) Convince

• B) Argue

• C) Dissuade

• D) Inform

In the sentence 'The author uses vivid imagery to describe the setting,' what does 'vivid imagery' mean?

• A) Dull description

• B) Clear and detailed images

• C) Confusing language

• D) Simple words