STAAR Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word 'analyze' mean?

• To summarize briefly without details.

• To memorize information without understanding.

• To examine in detail to understand or draw conclusions.

• To ignore and overlook details.

Choose the synonym for 'happy': a) sad b) joyful c) angry

• joyful

• frustrated

• bored

• disappointed

What is the antonym of 'difficult'?

• arduous

• challenging

• easy

• complex

Use 'predict' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• They predict that the meeting will start at 3 PM.

• I can predict that the sun will rise tomorrow.

• She predicted the outcome of the game after it ended.

• I can predict the weather yesterday.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• the same as

• not or opposite of

• to change

• to increase

Identify the suffix in the word 'carefully'.

• -care

• -fullying

• -ly

• -fully

Which word is related to 'transport'? a) carry b) build c) create

• construct

• drive

• invent

• carry

What does 'contrast' mean in the context of comparing two things?

• To combine two things into one single entity.

• To highlight the differences between two things.

• To ignore the differences between two things.

• To emphasize the similarities between two things.

Choose the correct word: 'The weather was very (calm/clam) today.'

• clear

• calm

• clammy

• cloudy

What does the root 'graph' mean in the word 'autograph'?

• to draw

• to erase

• to write

• to print