Context Clues and Affixes

I have to retake my math test because I failed it the first time.

What does "retake" mean in this sentence?

• To take before

• To take after

• To take again

• To take angrily

Kyla was unsure about going down the huge roller coaster. She was afraid of heights.

What is the best meaning of the word "unsure"

• Very sure

• Not sure

• Sure before

• Sure after

The recipe said to preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

What is the best meaning of the word "preheat"?

• Heat before

• Heat after

• Heat very hot

• Heat slightly

The toddler was impatient to open his birthday gifts.

What is the best meaning of the word "impatient"?

• very patient

• not patient

• before patient

• patiently

My younger sister things she's so cool when she acts like a baby, but really she's very immature.

What is the best meaning of the word "immature"?

• Not mature

• Very mature

• Less mature

• Before mature

The uneven floor made it easy for people to trip.

What is the best meaning of the word "uneven"?

• Very even

• Not even

• Before even

• Evenly

The love parents have for their children is immeasurable.

What is the best meaning of the word "immeasurable"?

• Highly measured

• Not able to be measured

• Measured below

• Greatly able to be measured

My sister accused me of breaking the glass. I can't believe she's blaming me! I wasn't even there.

What's the best definition of the word "accused"?

• Blame

• Nominate

• Promise

• Friendly

The ancient fossil they dug up dated to 10,000 BC.

What is the best meaning of the word "ancient"?

• New

• Grassy

• Old

• Rock

Piscatorial creatures, such as sharks and minnows, live in the ocean.

What is the best meaning of the word "piscatorial"?

• Mammal

• Insect

• Wet

• Fish -like