Roots & Affixes Quiz Circles

1. Ancient astronomers noticed constellations and gave them names. Using context clues, what does the word "astronomers" mean in this sentence? sun the study of stars people who study the stars astronauts 3. Four hundred years ago, humans began to really understand the Universe, and to rethink their place in it. Thanks to Galileo, they realized that stars weren't really what they thought they were. Using context clues, what does the word "rethink" mean here? to stop thinking think often to not think to think again 4. "What did the man say when we interviewed him?" George asked. "I don't remember," Ella replied. "Let's look back at the manuscriptsyou made when he was talking to us." Using context clues, what does the word "manuscripts" mean here? blueberry pies written records pictures a person who writes 5. When service dogs are out in public, they wear a visiblevest that might say, “Do Not Pet Me” or “Service Dog” so that when someone sees the vest, they know that the dog has a job to do. Using context clues, what does the word "visible" mean here? able or easy to be seen invisible tiny big 7. "Can you please reiteratewhat you just said? I couldn't hear you," Mark explained. Using context clues, what word is most likely a synonym for the word "reiterate"? erase repeat whisper shout 8. The boys need supervision at all times. I'll pay you fifty dollars if you can babysit them for three hours tonight. Using context clues, what does "supervision" mean here? the act of watching something or someone superheroes vegetables the act of leaving something or someone alone 9. The instructortold us exactly what to do for our test. He didn't want us to start until he was sure everyone understood the directions he provided. Using context clues, which word is most likely an antonym for the word "instructor"? teacher bulldozer dog student 10. Skylar looked at her keyboard and pressed the asteriskkey when she was typing her notes so that she could remember that part was important. Using context clues, what does "asterisk" most likely mean here? a bullet point used to mark something the number "7" on a keyboard a tiny star used to mark something special do not pick this answer.