Context Clues STAAR

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

Unlike her older brother Jerome, who stayed out all hours of the night, Kate obediently followed the curfew her parents set. What does obediently mean?

• rebellious

• unruly

• willingly

• defiantly

In paragraph 5, the phrase privy to means —

• Knowledgeable of

• Amused by

• Happy with

• Worried about

After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats. What does coax mean?

• discourage

• argue

• impose

• convince

While others eat eggs, pancakes, and bacon for breakfast, Mrs B. was content with a piece of toast and a glass of orange juice. What does content mean?

• dissatisfied

• unhappy

• sad

• happy

Cole had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. He knew he'd enjoy the music, but he didn't really want to go out in the rainy weather.

Choose the correct definition of the underlined word:

• mixed

• angry

• distrustful

Cole had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. He knew he'd enjoy the music, but he didn't really want to go out in the rainy weather. Which kind of context clue hints at the words meaning?

• Example

• Definition/

  Explanation

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Inference

What does the word 'elated' mean in the sentence: 'After receiving the award, Jenna felt elated and couldn't stop smiling all day'?

• A) Sad

• B) Angry

• C) Overjoyed

• D) Tired

In the sentence 'The detective was meticulous in his investigation, leaving no stone unturned,' what does 'meticulous' mean?

• A) Careless

• B) Thorough

• C) Quick

• D) Lazy

Which sentence uses the word 'benevolent' correctly?

• A) The benevolent king taxed his people heavily.

• B) Her benevolent smile made everyone feel at ease.

• C) He was benevolent in his decision to punish the innocent.

• D) The storm was benevolent and caused much destruction.