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This adjective means "feeling worried and nevous."
Anxious. Since Jackie is anxious because she thinks her news will upset Lizette.
100
What is the prefix of "unnecessary"?
Un. unnecessary. "un" means "not", so unnecessary means "not necessary."
100
This noun refers to the way a person acts.
Behavior. Since the cousins were coming, Jackie wanted her children to be on their best behavior and not cause trouble.
100
Who is coming to live with Jackie and her family?
Juan and Marisol, Jackie's cousins, are coming to live with Jackie's family.
100
Linda has many _______ on her mother's side.
Relatives. Linda has many relatives on her mother's side.
200
This adjective means "having little space in which to move."
Cramped. The cramped room was filled with many people.
200
What is the prefix of "unopened"?
Un. unopened. "Un" means "not," so "unopened" means "not opened."
200
This adverb means "strongly; not likely to be changed."
Firmly. When Jackie firmly decided the cousins were staying, Lizette knew she wouldn't change her mind.
200
Where are Jackie's relatives moving from?
Juan and Marisol are coming from Puerto Rico.
200
His _________ apartment doesn't have enough space for that big TV.
Cramped. His cramped apartment doesn't have enough space for that big TV.
300
This verb means "to take a quick look."
Glanced. When Joe thought that Lola would be worried, he glanced at her to make sure she was alright.
300
What is the prefix of "unhealthy"?
Un. unhealthy. "Un" means "not," so "unhealthy" means "not healthy."
300
This adjective means "easy to see or understand."
Obvious. Since Marisol had a huge belly, it was obvious that she was pregnant.
300
What does Jackie notice about Marisol at the airport?
Marisol is pregnant.
300
Please be _________ and wait until I'm ready.
Patient. Please be patient and wait until I'm ready.
400
This adjective means "able to stay calm."
Patient. Since the cousins are only moving in temporarily, Lizette should be patient.
400
What is the prefix of "unlikely"?
Un. unlikely. "Un" means "not," so "unlikely" means "not likely."
400
This verb means "knew from an earlier experience."
Recognized. Jackie knew what Marisol and Juan looked like from pictures, so she recognized them when she saw them in real life.
400
What is everyone doing when Jackie gets home from work?
Everyone is cooking a Puerto Rican dinner.
400
The papers were ___________ all over the desk.
Scattered. The papers were scattered all over the desk.
500
This noun refers to people who belong in the same family.
Relatives. Jackie's cousins are her relatives.
500
What is the prefix of "unwilling"?
Un. unwilling. "Un" means "not," so "unwilling" means "not willing."
500
This verb means "thrown around in different directions."
Scattered. There were clothes scattered on the floor of the messy room.
500
Why does Lizette want Juan and Marisol to stay somewhere else?
Jackie and Lizette's home is very cramped. Lizette is worried that there is no room for two more people.
500
Joe quickly ________ around the room, but he didn't see his friends.
Glanced. Joe quickly glanced around the room, but he didn't see his friends.
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