STRAIN, STRICT, STRING ROOT 28

Lisa watched television instead of doing her homework. She will most likely not be allowed to watch any more television. What is another word for this?

• district

• constrict

• strainer

• restricted

Which type of snake squeezes its prey?

• raptor

• boa constrictor

• viper

• rattlesnake

if you do this to a muscle, then you might walk with a limp for a while.

• stringent

• constrict

• restrain

• strain

What can be used to wrap newspapers into a bundle for recycling?

• strain

• astringent

• strainer

• string

What is another word that describes a rigid and strict set of rules?

• strain

• stringent

• district

• restrain

"Mom, where's that kitchen gadget that drains the water out?" asked Julie. What was Julie looking for?

• strain

• restrictor

• boa constrictor

• strainer

Many years ago, women wore tight garments called corsets that squeezed their upper bodies to make them look smaller. What did the corsets do?

• constricted

• restricted

• strained

• districted

What is a section of a state that forms its own rules and goals called?

• district

• constrictor

• astringent

• restraining

Some people like to put this on their face because it makes their face feel clean and fresh.

• restraint

• boa constrictors

• astringent

• strainers

In the movie, the police officer had to do this to the car thief until back-up help arrived.

• constrict

• restrain

• restrict

• district