MUL Lesson 1

Part A: The prefix retro- means "backward." The root spect means "seeing or observing something." What is the best meaning of retrospect in this passage?

• more than one

• looking to the past

• having multiple views

• occurring during a previous time

Part B: Underline one detail that provides a context clue to support the answer to Part A.

How can you use context clues to determine the meanings of words related to math or science?

What are some affixes or roots you know other than the ones in this lesson? What do they mean?

Part A: What is the meaning of fragile in paragraph 1?

• to be felt

• to be held

• easily broken

• unable to be seen

Part B: Underline one phrase in paragraph 1 that provides a context clue to support the answer to Part A.

What is the meaning of fleeting in paragraph 1?

• invisible

• breaking

• secured in the mind

• lasting only a short time

Part A: What is the meaning of lingered in paragraph 1?

• was easily forgotten

• was real or unimagined

• remained longer than expected

• remained broken or fragmented

Part B: Which phrase from paragraph 1 provides the best clue to the meaning of the word?

• "they are easily broken"

• "they will disappear from your mind"

• "after you woke up"

• "how real a dream or a memory can seem"

Reread paragraph 2. Then explain, in your own words, how the context clues, affixes, and root word help you figure out the meaning of recollections.