8th Grade STAAR Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word 'analyze' mean?

• To memorize information without understanding.

• To summarize briefly without details.

• To ignore and overlook details.

• To examine in detail to understand or draw conclusions.

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

• hardworking

• sluggish

• unmotivated

• indifferent

What is the antonym of 'expand'?

• amplify

• increase

• enlarge

• contract

Use 'benevolent' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The benevolent woman donated her time and resources to help the less fortunate.

• She was benevolent only towards her friends and ignored strangers.

• The benevolent cat chased away the birds from the garden.

• The benevolent man refused to help anyone in need.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• the same as

• not or opposite of

• to increase

• to change completely

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ness

• -ful

• -ly

• -ing

Which word is related to 'audible'? a) hear b) see c) taste

• a) hear

• touch

• speak

• smell

What does 'convey' mean in the context of communication?

• To hide information from others.

• To communicate or make known.

• To entertain without any message.

• To confuse the audience.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The teacher was very _______ in explaining the lesson.' a) vague b) clear c) confusing

• dull

• simple

• ambiguous

• clear

What does the root 'graph' mean in the word 'autograph'?

• to erase

• to draw

• to paint

• to write