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Rdg. STAAR Test Lang
STAAR Prep
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |