WorksheetsSTAAR Test Terms - English I & II
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 51mins
Summarize
Figure out
Tells the most important ideas
Show
Give an example of
Determine
Figure out
Prove
Say
Give an example of
Demonstrate
To show
To find
To prove
To us tell the most important idea
Elaborate
Point to
Give more description
Tell more
Give more detailes
Evidence
opinion
proof
description
detail
Communicate
Show
Tell
Find
Replace
Purpose
Why?
When?
Where?
What?
Conclude
Reasoned
Deduced
Figured out
Deny
Argue
Express
Communicate
Tell
Show
Find
Suggest
Say indirectly
Prove
Deny
Imply
Recommend
Illustrate
Demonstrate
Make clear
Explain
Be an example of
Show
Convey
Make someone understand
Communicate
Find
Show
Emphasize
Define more clearly
Show the importance of
Put stress / weight on
Compare
Find
Identify
Give more information
Disagree
Find
Point out
Pick which ones
Exemplify
Be an example of
Be a demonstration of
Represent
Show by example
Say
Aspect
Proof
Part
Feature of
Example
Find
Pick out
Search for
Encounter
Point out
Indicate
Indicate
Point out
Show
Prove
Specify
Select
Infer
Deduce
Use context to make an assumption
Conclude based on what is shown
Say directly
State
Say
Tell
Conclude
Texas
Example
Times when it is true
For instance
Scenario where it could happen
Figure out
Supports an argument point
Define
give the definition
saw what it is
tell the meaning of
give an example of
Evaluate
judge
assess the worth of
discuss
explain
Justify
Prove
Give a good reason for
Explain
Give an example of
Relate
make a connection between two things
link
make a connection between two ideas
say again
Outline
General description
A plan
A framework
Setting up key points
Structure for a bigger piece of writing
Disprove
Argue
Answer
Show it is incorrect
Prove it is a lie
Which word is this a definition for: give a brief statement of the main points of (something).
summarize
compare
contrast
infer
Which word is this a definition for: An educated guess from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
apply
logical
infer
difference
Which word is this the definition for:
Arrange (a group of people or things) in classes or categories according to shared qualities or characteristics
evaluate
classify
apply
infer
Which word is this the definition for:
bring (something) to an end.
conclude
evaluate
difference
formulate
Which word is this definition for: An argument characterized by or capable of clear, sound reasoning.
analyze
defend
compare
contrast
Which word is the definition for: To devise or develop, as a method, system, etc.
summarize
conclude
formulate
classify
Which word is this the definition for: An examination of something to identify causes, key factors, relationships and possible results.
analyze
infer
logical
compare
Which word is this the definition for: The act of comparing things to show the differences between them.
contrast
compare
difference
logical
Which word is this the definition for: establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.
difference
logical
identify
classify
What is the definition of influence?
to have an effect on someone or something
to symbolize something
to describe something
to characterize something
Which sentence uses the verb influence correctly?
My coach is a positive influence because she motivates and encourages me to do my best.
My coach influences me by motivating and encouraging me to do my best.
What is the definition of characterize?
Characterize means to describe someone or something.
Characterize means to eat pizza.
Characterize means to represent or stand for something else.
Characterize means to have an effect on someone.
Which sentence uses the verb characterize correctly?
I characterize Harry Potter as stubborn but noble since he sticks to a cause and tries to do what's best for others.
When I characterize my dog, it means that I am feeding him.
What does the Statue of Liberty do?
The Statue of Liberty symbolizes new beginnings.
The Statue of Liberty evaluates new beginnings.
The Statue of Liberty characterizes new beginnings.
Select the definition of symbolize.
To describe someone or something.
To represent or stand for something.
To carefully judge someone or something.
Complete the sentence: The judges from America's Got Talent ______ performers and their performances.
evaluating
evaluate
evaluates
Which photo best represents compare and contrast?
What is the best definition of "explain"?
To talk.
Facts used in an essay.
To make an idea clear to someone by describing and elaborating on facts and evidence.
To tell someone something.
What is the best definition of "Point of View"?
How you see an object.
A theory about seeing things.
The main character's thoughts.
The narrator's position in relation to the story being told.
What's an analogy?
The repetition of the same letter.
When something is described dramatically.
A clock that has hands and no numbers.
A comparison between two things.
What does it mean to "describe" something?
To give an account of something using as many details as possible.
To figure something out.
To annotate the text.
To see something for what it is.
Which of these sentences develops the theme of "be careful what you wish for"?
Handle objects with care.
Revenge doesn't always hurt the person it's directed toward, it usually hurts the person trying to get it.
Don't assume you are always correct.
Always be nice, you never know who is fighting a battle.
What is the best definition for the word distinguish?
To point out a difference or a defining characteristic of someone or something.
To give someone an award.
To put out a fire.
The ability to determine what a noun, verb, adverb, or adjective is.
What is the best definition of evaluate?
To find an equivalent of something.
To justify an answer.
To help somebody by explaining something in detail.
To form an idea by looking over and analyzing data and facts.
What does it mean when you imply something?
To add up all of your evidence.
To suggest or express something indirectly.
To elaborate on the meaning of something.
To explain how something works.
What does it mean to infer something?
To analyze the behavior of a character.
To summarize a story.
To make a extreme guess.
To make an educated guess.
What is figurative language?
Turning language in to pictures.
When authors use history in their writing.
Explaining how an author develops a character in a story.
Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.
Which of the following is a metaphor?
Hold on to important things.
Love is a battlefield.
Walk with your head held high.
Hold on to hope.
What is the best definition of relevant?
When things have huge differences.
Implying that two things have nothing in common.
Being closely connected to something.
Something that is not important.
Definition: to figure out what something is called
Identify
Integrate
Interpret
Infer
Definition: to blend together or merge
Refer
Retell
Integrate
Paraphrase
Definition: to make sense of or to explain the meaning
Infer
Suggest
Trace
Interpret
Definition: to find the position of
Support
Integrate
Locate
Synthesize
Definition: to arrange into a structure or order
Infer
Organize
Suggest
Synthesize
Definition: reword or explain in different words
Paraphrase
Trace
Interpret
Locate
Definition: to use as a source for information or aid
Organize
Integrate
Retell
Refer
Definition: say or state over again; repeat
Organize
Retell
Locate
Interpret
Definition: to uphold or defend
Trace
Support
Summarize
Synthesize
Definition: to put things together to make one whole
Identify
Suggest
Synthesize
Retell
Definition: to observe or track by gathering information
Trace
Integrate
Summarize
Paraphrase
What is the definition of audience?
the readers that the text is intended for
a group of people listening at a concert
anyone who is reading the text
the reason the text is written
What is the definition of purpose?
the meaning of life
a Justin Bieber album
the reason the text is written (to entertain, inform, or persuade)
the reader the text is intended for
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you run away and hide, you coward!"
To persuaded means what...?
to captivate the reader's attention.
to convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view on a subject.
provides facts that will explain or teach something to readers.
Which of the following is a synonym for assess
test
evaluate
referee
transfer
