Dictionary STAAR Questions

Families could carry only those possessions that would fit in a prairie schooner, or covered wagon. Toys, furniture, books, extra linens and clothing—even family heirlooms—were sold to raise money for the trip.

Read the dictionary entry below.

raise \ı ra¯z\ v 1. to move something higher 2. to rear a child 3. to collect 4. to improve

Which definition matches the meaning of raise in the paragraph?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Thinking about it all, I am ready to burst into tears. If the auburn-haired girl wasn’t sitting in my compartment I would be able to close the door and have a nice cry. But instead, I choke back the tears.

Which definition most closely matches the way the word nice is used in paragraph 11?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

If you come across a word you don't know on the STAAR reading test, and it is making it hard to understand the sentence/paragraph, what 2 things should you do?

• look the word up in the dictionary

• ignore it, it's probably not going to be important

• try and use context clues to figure it out

• pray for enlightenment from the heavens.

Read the dictionary entry below. run \ rən\ v 1. to move swiftly on foot 2. to operate or function 3. to manage or direct 4. to flow Which definition matches the meaning of run in the sentence: "The river will run through the valley."

• A) Definition 1

• B) Definition 2

• C) Definition 3

• D) Definition 4

Choose the sentence that uses the word "light" as a noun.

• A) She will light the candles.

• B) The light in the room was dim.

• C) He will light the firewood.

• D) They light up when they see her.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• A) She don't like apples.

• B) He doesn't likes apples.

• C) They doesn't like apples.

• D) She doesn't like apples.

Read the following sentence: "The cat sat on the mat." What part of speech is the word "on"?

• A) Noun

• B) Verb

• C) Preposition

• D) Adjective

Which of the following sentences uses the word "bark" as a verb?

• A) The bark of the tree is rough.

• B) The dog's bark was loud.

• C) The dog will bark at strangers.

• D) The bark was peeled off.

What is the main idea of the following passage? "The sun was setting, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink. Birds were returning to their nests, and the air was filled with the scent of blooming flowers."

• A) The sun is setting.

• B) Birds are noisy.

• C) Flowers are blooming.

• D) The sky is orange.

Which word is a synonym for "happy"?

• A) Sad

• B) Joyful

• C) Angry

• D) Tired