Unit 2 ELA Exam Word Meaning and Decoding

The words scarce and rare are synonyms. Based on this sentence, what is the most likely meaning of the word scarce? The number of open spaces in the auditorium was scarce. But we were able to get a few of the rare seats left.

• too much

• not enough

• nothing at all

• just enough

The Greek root meter means measure. Based on this, what is the meaning of the word speedometer?

• a device that decreases how fast an object is moving

• a device that finds how fast an object is moving

• a device that increases how fast an object is moving

• a device that limits how fast an object is moving

What is the meaning of the word eliminate?

• to get more of

• to get enough of

• to get too much of

• to get rid of

Which of the following is a correct pronunciation of "interior"?

• in-teer-ior

• in-'tir-ē-ər

• in-ter-i-or

• in-tir-ior

Which of the following is a synonym for "interior" when used as an adjective?

• External

• Outer

• Internal

• Distant

What is the adjective form of "separate"?

• not connected

• to go in different directions

• to set apart or divide

• to join together

Why does Mars appear red?

• Because of water

• Because of iron oxide

• Because of plants

• Because of sand

What are scientists studying about Mars?

• The weather patterns

• Whether life used to exist on the planet

• The color of the sky

• The sound of the wind

What is another name for iron oxide?

• Gold

• Silver

• Rust

• Copper

What do scientists hope to determine about Mars?

• The size of the planet

• The color of the soil

• Whether life could currently be supported

• The distance from the sun