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STAAR Test Terms - English I & II

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Summarize

a)

Figure out

b)

Tells the most important ideas

c)

Show

d)

Give an example of

2.

Determine

a)

Figure out

b)

Prove

c)

Say

d)

Give an example of

3.

Demonstrate

a)

To show

b)

To find

c)

To prove

d)

To us tell the most important idea

4.

Elaborate

a)

Point to

b)

Give more description

c)

Tell more

d)

Give more detailes

5.

Evidence

a)

opinion

b)

proof

c)

description

d)

detail

6.

Communicate

a)

Show

b)

Tell

c)

Find

d)

Replace

7.

Purpose

a)

Why?

b)

When?

c)

Where?

d)

What?

8.

Conclude

a)

Reasoned

b)

Deduced

c)

Figured out

d)

Deny

e)

Argue

9.

Express

a)

Communicate

b)

Tell

c)

Show

d)

Find

10.

Suggest

a)

Say indirectly

b)

Prove

c)

Deny

d)

Imply

e)

Recommend

11.

Illustrate

a)

Demonstrate

b)

Make clear

c)

Explain

d)

Be an example of

e)

Show

12.

Convey

a)

Make someone understand

b)

Communicate

c)

Find

d)

Show

13.

Emphasize

a)

Define more clearly

b)

Show the importance of

c)

Put stress / weight on

d)

Compare

e)

Find

14.

Identify

a)

Give more information

b)

Disagree

c)

Find

d)

Point out

e)

Pick which ones

15.

Exemplify

a)

Be an example of

b)

Be a demonstration of

c)

Represent

d)

Show by example

e)

Say

16.

Aspect

a)

Proof

b)

Part

c)

Feature of

d)

Example

17.

Find

a)

Pick out

b)

Search for

c)

Encounter

d)

Point out

e)

Indicate

18.

Indicate

a)

Point out

b)

Show

c)

Prove

d)

Specify

e)

Select

19.

Infer

a)

Deduce

b)

Use context to make an assumption

c)

Conclude based on what is shown

d)

Say directly

20.

State

a)

Say

b)

Tell

c)

Conclude

d)

Texas

21.

Example

a)

Times when it is true

b)

For instance

c)

Scenario where it could happen

d)

Figure out

e)

Supports an argument point

22.

Define

a)

give the definition

b)

saw what it is

c)

tell the meaning of

d)

give an example of

23.

Evaluate

a)

judge

b)

assess the worth of

c)

discuss

d)

explain

24.

Justify

a)

Prove

b)

Give a good reason for

c)

Explain

d)

Give an example of

25.

Relate

a)

make a connection between two things

b)

link

c)

make a connection between two ideas

d)

say again

26.

Outline

a)

General description

b)

A plan

c)

A framework

d)

Setting up key points

e)

Structure for a bigger piece of writing

27.

Disprove

a)

Argue

b)

Answer

c)

Show it is incorrect

d)

Prove it is a lie

28.

Which word is this a definition for: give a brief statement of the main points of (something).

a)

summarize

b)

compare

c)

contrast

d)

infer

29.

Which word is this a definition for: An educated guess from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

a)

apply

b)

logical

c)

infer

d)

difference

30.

Which word is this the definition for:

Arrange (a group of people or things) in classes or categories according to shared qualities or characteristics

a)

evaluate

b)

classify

c)

apply

d)

infer

31.

Which word is this the definition for:

bring (something) to an end.

a)

conclude

b)

evaluate

c)

difference

d)

formulate

32.

Which word is this definition for: An argument characterized by or capable of clear, sound reasoning.

a)

analyze

b)

defend

c)

compare

d)

contrast

33.

Which word is the definition for: To devise or develop, as a method, system, etc.

a)

summarize

b)

conclude

c)

formulate

d)

classify

34.

Which word is this the definition for: An examination of something to identify causes, key factors, relationships and possible results.

a)

analyze

b)

infer

c)

logical

d)

compare

35.

Which word is this the definition for: The act of comparing things to show the differences between them.

a)

contrast

b)

compare

c)

difference

d)

logical

36.

Which word is this the definition for: establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.

a)

difference

b)

logical

c)

identify

d)

classify

37.

What is the definition of influence?

a)

to have an effect on someone or something

b)

to symbolize something

c)

to describe something

d)

to characterize something

38.

Which sentence uses the verb influence correctly?

a)

My coach is a positive influence because she motivates and encourages me to do my best.

b)

My coach influences me by motivating and encouraging me to do my best.

39.

What is the definition of characterize?

a)

Characterize means to describe someone or something.

b)

Characterize means to eat pizza.

c)

Characterize means to represent or stand for something else.

d)

Characterize means to have an effect on someone.

40.

Which sentence uses the verb characterize correctly?

a)

I characterize Harry Potter as stubborn but noble since he sticks to a cause and tries to do what's best for others.

b)

When I characterize my dog, it means that I am feeding him.

41.

What does the Statue of Liberty do?

a)

The Statue of Liberty symbolizes new beginnings.

b)

The Statue of Liberty evaluates new beginnings.

c)

The Statue of Liberty characterizes new beginnings.

42.

Select the definition of symbolize.

a)

To describe someone or something.

b)

To represent or stand for something.

c)

To carefully judge someone or something.

43.

Complete the sentence: The judges from America's Got Talent ______ performers and their performances.

a)

evaluating

b)

evaluate

c)

evaluates

44.
Which word is a verb?
a)
Analyze
b)
Analysis
45.
Which word is a noun?
a)
Evaluate
b)
Evaluation
46.
Point out or show.
a)
Motivate
b)
Evaluate
c)
Establish
d)
Indicate
47.
Examine in detail the structure of something, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
a)
Influence
b)
Contribute
c)
Analyze
d)
Indicate
48.

Which photo best represents compare and contrast?

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.

What is the best definition of "explain"?

a)

To talk.

b)

Facts used in an essay.

c)

To make an idea clear to someone by describing and elaborating on facts and evidence.

d)

To tell someone something.

50.

What is the best definition of "Point of View"?

a)

How you see an object.

b)

A theory about seeing things.

c)

The main character's thoughts.

d)

The narrator's position in relation to the story being told.

51.

What's an analogy?

a)

The repetition of the same letter.

b)

When something is described dramatically.

c)

A clock that has hands and no numbers.

d)

A comparison between two things.

52.

What does it mean to "describe" something?

a)

To give an account of something using as many details as possible.

b)

To figure something out.

c)

To annotate the text.

d)

To see something for what it is.

53.

Which of these sentences develops the theme of "be careful what you wish for"?

a)

Handle objects with care.

b)

Revenge doesn't always hurt the person it's directed toward, it usually hurts the person trying to get it.

c)

Don't assume you are always correct.

d)

Always be nice, you never know who is fighting a battle.

54.

What is the best definition for the word distinguish?

a)

To point out a difference or a defining characteristic of someone or something.

b)

To give someone an award.

c)

To put out a fire.

d)

The ability to determine what a noun, verb, adverb, or adjective is.

55.

What is the best definition of evaluate?

a)

To find an equivalent of something.

b)

To justify an answer.

c)

To help somebody by explaining something in detail.

d)

To form an idea by looking over and analyzing data and facts.

56.

What does it mean when you imply something?

a)

To add up all of your evidence.

b)

To suggest or express something indirectly.

c)

To elaborate on the meaning of something.

d)

To explain how something works.

57.

What does it mean to infer something?

a)

To analyze the behavior of a character.

b)

To summarize a story.

c)

To make a extreme guess.

d)

To make an educated guess.

58.

What is figurative language?

a)

Turning language in to pictures.

b)

When authors use history in their writing.

c)

Explaining how an author develops a character in a story.

d)

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

59.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

a)

Hold on to important things.

b)

Love is a battlefield.

c)

Walk with your head held high.

d)

Hold on to hope.

60.

What is the best definition of relevant?

a)

When things have huge differences.

b)

Implying that two things have nothing in common.

c)

Being closely connected to something.

d)

Something that is not important.

61.

Definition: to figure out what something is called

a)

Identify

b)

Integrate

c)

Interpret

d)

Infer

62.

Definition: to blend together or merge

a)

Refer

b)

Retell

c)

Integrate

d)

Paraphrase

63.

Definition: to make sense of or to explain the meaning

a)

Infer

b)

Suggest

c)

Trace

d)

Interpret

64.

Definition: to find the position of

a)

Support

b)

Integrate

c)

Locate

d)

Synthesize

65.

Definition: to arrange into a structure or order

a)

Infer

b)

Organize

c)

Suggest

d)

Synthesize

66.

Definition: reword or explain in different words

a)

Paraphrase

b)

Trace

c)

Interpret

d)

Locate

67.

Definition: to use as a source for information or aid

a)

Organize

b)

Integrate

c)

Retell

d)

Refer

68.

Definition: say or state over again; repeat

a)

Organize

b)

Retell

c)

Locate

d)

Interpret

69.

Definition: to uphold or defend

a)

Trace

b)

Support

c)

Summarize

d)

Synthesize

70.

Definition: to put things together to make one whole

a)

Identify

b)

Suggest

c)

Synthesize

d)

Retell

71.

Definition: to observe or track by gathering information

a)

Trace

b)

Integrate

c)

Summarize

d)

Paraphrase

72.
An author's purpose is...
a)
the reason an author writes
b)
the reason an author teaches
c)
author's sense of humor
d)
author's way of life. 
73.

What is the definition of audience?

a)

the readers that the text is intended for

b)

a group of people listening at a concert

c)

anyone who is reading the text

d)

the reason the text is written

74.

What is the definition of purpose?

a)

the meaning of life

b)

a Justin Bieber album

c)

the reason the text is written (to entertain, inform, or persuade)

d)

the reader the text is intended for

75.
What is the "tone" of a story?
a)
The feeling the passage evokes from the reader
b)
The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject
c)
The time and place of the story
d)
The summary of events in the story
76.
What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted.  "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you run away and hide, you coward!" 
a)
pleased
b)
suspicious 
c)
happy
d)
angry
77.

To persuaded means what...?

a)

to captivate the reader's attention.

b)

to convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view on a subject.

c)

provides facts that will explain or teach something to readers.

78.
When you watch a debate on TV, the people debating are trying to ___________________ you. 
a)
enterain 
b)
inform
c)
persuade
d)
express feelings to
79.

Which of the following is a synonym for assess

a)

test

b)

evaluate

c)

referee

d)

transfer