Greek and Latin Roots Units 7-9

I don't care about the medal or the prize; making my grandfather proud was my _____ for winning the race.

• tension

• tractor

• attention

• detract

• motivation

I could hear the rope snap and crack as more and more ______ was applied to it.

• tension

• tractor

• attention

• detract

• motivation

The nurses at the hospital paid great ______ to my little brother; they were aware of his every need and took great care of him.

• tension

• tractor

• attention

• detract

• motivation

We were able to ride on the ______ as the farmer plowed the fields.

• tension

• tractor

• attention

• detract

• motivation

I know this might ________ from your team's victory, but the referee made so many poor calls that were all in your team's favor.

• tension

• tractor

• attention

• detract

• motivation

Choose a synonym for contract.

• repel

• write

• expand

• condense

What would be a motive to travel the world?

• a fear of airports

• a curiosity about other cultures and countries

• a desire to build a home

• to heal from a serious injury

Choose an antonym for extend.

• abbreviate

• prolong

• reach

• restore

What might cause a contentious discussion between you and a peer?

• You both love to read and hang out at the book store.

• She has long brown hair and you have short blonde hair.

• You both are playing basketball and he fouls you.

• He invites you to watch him play in a baseball game.

house : ______ :: bus : mobile

• stationary

• temporary

• looming

• quiet