Hailey & Adalyn

Vocabulary

100

Which definition of "bear" is used in this sentence

• (a) A large, heavy mammal with thick fur.
• (b) To carry or support a weight.
• (c) To endure or put up with something difficult.
• (d) To move in a specific 
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 (c) To endure or put up with something difficult.

200

1. Based on the sentence, what does the word "barren" mean?
   • (a) Full of life and color.
   • (b) Extremely hot and sunny.
   • (c) Empty or unable to produce growth.
   • (d) Hidden deep underground.

c) Empty or unable to produce growth.

300

Test Question Terms: If a STAAR question asks you to "infer" something from the text, it wants you to:

• (a) Read the text out loud.
• (b) Reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.
• (c) Copy a sentence exactly from the story.
• (d) Write a summary of the whole passage.

(b) Reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

400

Which word best discribes a short section taken from a longer piece of writing?

(a) Excerpt.

(b) Introductiont.

(c) Resolution.

(d) Appendix.

(a) Excerpt.

500

In which sentence is the word conduct used the same way as in the sentence above?

• (a) The student's conduct in the hallway was excellent.
• (b) A piece of copper can conduct electricity very well.
• (c) The maestro will conduct the orchestra tonight.
• (d) We need to conduct a meeting to discuss the new rules.

 (c) A piece of copper can conduct electricity very well.