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If the Greek root “pyro” means “fire”, then the word “pyrotechnics” means ______.
a) the sun that looks like a ball of fire
b) the art of making or displaying fireworks
c) the process of lighting an electric stove
d) the act of losing your job (e.g., you’re fired!)

Arnold wondered if Sayaka heard back from her dream college and did not get in. That is improbable, though, Arnold thought. That can’t happen! Everything on her college application was perfect. The word improbable means
a) unclear.
b) unlikely.
c) unsure.
d) undecided.

The silence lingered for more than an hour in the school auditorium where they were all alone. Arnold found it difficult to continue to be quiet and patient. Which word from the passage is a clue to the meaning of the word lingered?
a) alone
b) patient
c) continue
d) gloomy

If the root “bell” means “war,” the word “rebel” means
a) helps to fight.
b) fight again.
c) one who fights.
d) war or fight-like.

Which prefix should be added to the root “mit (send)” for the word to mean “send across”?
a) ab-
b) re-
c) trans-
d) pre-

Which prefix should be added to the word “vise” (see or look) for the word to mean “to look over”?
a) mis-
b) dis-
c) super-
d) tele-

If the root “aud” means “hear,” or “listen,” the word “audience” means
a) a group of listeners or viewers.
b) a person who loves listening.
c) capable of being heard or listened to.
d) the space set apart

If you flipped the turtle over, you would see its plastron, which is a lot flatter than the carapace, and for a good reason. What is the meaning of the word plastron in this passage?
a) The section of turtle’s shell that protects its legs
b) The part of a turtle’s shell that covers its belly
c) The most flexible part of a turtle’s shell
d) The place where the turtle’s shell joins together

If you flipped the turtle over, you would see its plastron, which is a lot flatter than the carapace, and for a good reason. Choose the phrase that best defines the word carapace.
a) The holes that a turtle’s legs stick out of
b) The bony knobs on a turtle’s shell
c) The top part of a turtle’s shell
d) The square segments that make up a turtle’s shell

A dress is a very complicated article of clothing. Between the hemline and the shoulders, a dress has many different parts. Based on the passage hemline means
a) the bottom edge of a dress.
b) the length of a dress or skirt.
c) an intricate design on a dress.
d) a slit in the side of a skirt.

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