6.2 Spelling Definition Quiz (strain, strict, string)

1. 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

2. Which type of snake squeezes its prey?

• raptor
• boa contrictor
• viper
• rattlesnake

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

• stringent
• contrict
• restrain
• strain

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

• strain
• astringent
• strainer
• string

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

• strain
• stringent
• district
• restrain

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

• strain
• restrictor
• boa contrictor
• strainer

7. 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

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

• district
• constrictor
• astringent
• restraining

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

• restraint
• boa constrictors
• astringent
• strainers

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

• constrict
• restrain
• restrict
• district