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Rdg. STAAR Test Lang
STAAR Prep
Term | Definition |
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analyze | to break something down into parts and study it |
benefit | good or helpful result or effect |
clarify | to make something clearer by using clues to determine the meaning |
collaborate | to work together, cooperatively, to create something |
compare/comparison | to find similarities among things |
comprehend | to understand something and to figure out its meaning |
concern* | to worry |
contrast | to find differences among things |
contribute* | to add to or to give to something |
demonstrate* | to show how to do something clearly |
describe* | to tell about something with facts and details |
determine | to decide something important |
develop | to elaborate and expand upon something |
distinguish* | to set something apart from something else |
draw | to take out or pull out specific information |
emphasize* | to stress the importance of something |
establish* | to form or organize |
evaluate | to find value in something or to judge it |
explain* | to define somethingor make it clear |
identify* | to locate or find something, to point it out |
indicate* | to be a sign of; evidence of something |
infer | to guess or conclude based on clues |
intend | to plan |
interpret | to explain the meaning of something |
introduce | to create or bring into notice for the first time |
organize* | to arrange things, to classify order |
paraphrase | to put into different words, to restate or reword |
persuade* | to convince someone or something to do something or think a certain way |
present | to show, describe or explain something to a group of people |
provides* | to supply or to give |
recount | to restate in detail |
reflect | to think about, show or express an idea or opinion |
respond | to say something in reply, to answer |
suggest* | to put for than idea, to say or mention something/offer ideas |
support* | to hold up or make stronger |
summarize* | to sum up clearly in fewer words |
synthesize | to combine ideas to make newer, more complex ideas |
Sequentially (Chronological order) | the order that events took place |
Predict | To make a guess about something that will happen in the future |
Highlights | Pick out and emphasize |
Conclude | arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning (infer) |
Reveal | allow or cause something to be seen |
Convey | to make an idea known to someone |