Understanding the Root 'Tract'

Which of the following words means "to draw back" or "to pull back"?

• Attract

• Retract

• Contract

• Extract

Identify the meaning of the word "extract" based on the root "tract."

• To draw out or remove

• To draw in or absorb

• To push away or expel

• To hold together or combine

Dr. Berry had to ___________________ the rotten tooth.

• extract

• distract

• abstract

• retract

Which of the following words means "to draw together" or "to pull together"?

• Distract

• Extract

• Contract

• Retract

Using the root "tract," infer the meaning of the word "subtract."

• To pull away or take away

• To add or combine

• To push forward

• To hold in place