STAAR Academic Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word 'analyze' mean?

• To memorize information without understanding.

• To summarize briefly without details.

• To examine in detail to understand or draw conclusions.

• To ignore and overlook details.

Choose the synonym for 'diligent': a) lazy b) hardworking c) careless

• indifferent

• unmotivated

• sluggish

• hardworking

What is the antonym of 'expand'?

• contract

• amplify

• increase

• enlarge

In the sentence 'The scientist will conduct an experiment', what does 'conduct' mean?

• to carry out or perform

• to design a theory

• to observe wildlife

• to analyze data

Identify the prefix in the word 'unhappy'.

• un-

• dis-

• non-

• in-

What does the suffix '-able' indicate in the word 'readable'?

• It indicates that something is unreadable.

• It indicates that something is readable only in certain conditions.

• It indicates that something can be read.

• It indicates that something is difficult to read.

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The teacher asked the students to _____ their homework.' a) complete b) ignore c) lose

• forget

• complete

• delay

• skip

What is the relationship between 'synonym' and 'antonym'?

• Synonyms are always longer words than antonyms.

• Antonyms are words that have the same meaning as synonyms.

• Synonyms and antonyms are both types of verbs.

• Synonyms are words with similar meanings; antonyms are words with opposite meanings.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: 'The _____ of the story was very exciting.' a) climax b) beginning c) end

• resolution

• climax

• prologue

• introduction

What does the word 'evaluate' imply in an academic context?

• To memorize information for a test.

• To ignore the details and focus on the main idea.

• To summarize a text without analysis.

• To assess or appraise the quality or significance of something.