8th grade Root Word Review

When you apply a disinfectant, the treated area is _____affected any longer.

• possibly

• not

• becoming

An international peace treaty is drawn up _____ two or more nations.

• within

• between

• because of

In an epiphany, a new idea occurs _____ us.

• between

• around

• to

The diameter is the line drawn _____ the middle of the circle.

• through

• around

• between

A florist intersperses leaves and greenery ______ the flowers in a vase.

• above

• around

• between

The purpose of an advertisement is to draw people's attention _____a product that is for sale.

• between

• to

• around

A motorist steps on the accelerator in order to _______________ the speed or velocity of the vehicle.

• go in between

• decrease

• add to

When class is dismissed, students leave and go ______________.

• apart

• around

• in between

We usually find an epitaph written ______________ someone’s tombstone.

• into

• on

• around

When we find a subject or topic attractive, we feel drawn ______________ it.

• to

• away from

• between