Context Clues STAAR

What is the meaning of profusion as it is used in paragraph 13?

• Height

• Color

• Abundance

• Purpose

Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand the meaning of engaged?

• charm as a person

• sat for a portrait

• practiced at the time

• interesting conversation

What does the word gusto mean?

• Concern

• Precision

• Curiosity

• Enthusiasm

In paragraph 4, what does the word notoriously mean?

• Frequently traveled

• Hard to locate

• Recognized in a negative way

• Viewed from a distance

In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers. According to the paragraph, a daunting task is one that would _______ someone.

• tickle

• frighten or intimidate

• amuse

• lose or misplace

Which words from paragraph 7 best help the reader understand the meaning of the word resiliency?

• relish my experiences

• cougar kin

• adapt to life

• urban interface

This question has two parts, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

In the backyard, Sam and Mia planned a clandestine, which means secret, mission to surprise their mom with a picnic. They whispered their ideas while hiding behind a bush, giggling at how sneaky they were being. When the big day arrived, they revealed their surprise, and their mom laughed, saying it was the best secret ever!

Part A

clandestine mean as it is used in the text?

Part B

Which phrase from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "they revealed their surprise, and their mom laughed, saying it was the best secret ever!"

• useful

• dangerous

• secret

• "secret, mission to surprise their mom with a picnic."

My dad's gruff manner ______ that he was in a bad mood. 

• obtained

• implied

• evoked

• contained

Which words from the sentences help the reader know what the word ordeal means?

• huddle together for warmth

• difficult experience

• rescue teams searched

• underground cave

In paragraph 6, the word prevalent means —

• elaborate

• creative

• vital

• widespread