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Which word names part of the plant growth cycle in which moisture escapes through the leaves of plants?

• A) transfer

• B) transporting

• C) transpiration

• D) transcribing

Tommy had to switch schools. What did he do?

• A) transferred

• B) transcribed

• C) translated

• D) transported

While visiting Japan, Matthew needed help understanding the language. His friend Ryan spoke Japanese. What did Ryan do for Matthew?

• A) transported

• B) transferred

• C) transcribed

• D) translated

Using glass blocks in homes is popular, since people can’t see in but the rooms are brighter. What are the glass blocks?

• A) transparent

• B) translucent

• C) transpiration

• D) transported

Trucking companies are hired to do this with products so they can get from one city or state to another.

• A) translate

• B) transcribe

• C) transport

• D) transect

The glass on an overhead projector has to be like this so that whatever is written can be clearly read.

• A) transparent

• B) translucent

• C) translated

• D) transported

Sophie went on a transatlantic cruise with her family. Where did she go?

• A) across the continent

• B) across the Pacific Ocean

• C) across the Atlantic Ocean

• D) across the state lines

The Mississippi River can be considered this type of river, since it goes from the north to the south of North America.

• A) transatlantic

• B) transparent

• C) translucent

• D) transcontinental

What does the prefix trans- mean?

• A) into

• B) around

• C) across

• D) bend

A court reporter has to do this to what is heard in the courtroom.

• A) transport

• B) transcribe

• C) transfer

• D) transect