WorksheetsG5 M3 W1: tent, tend, tens (Assessment)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1.) What is the root word in the word tentacle that means to stretch?
a)
tent
b)
tacle
c)
tentacle
d)
tend
2.
2.) Does pretend mean to stretch afterwards?
a)
Yes
b)
No
3.
3.) Which sentence connects to the word tension?
a)
She tensioned the garden every morning.
b)
The tension heat made the hike exhausting.
c)
The tension in the room was noticeable as everyone waited for the final results.
d)
The tension was so calm as we watched him open his presents.
4.
4.) In the word, tender, what is the root word that means to stretch, aim or direct?
a)
-er
b)
tend
c)
vis
d)
spec
5.
5.) Which word means stretched towards and into a goal; determined?
a)
intent
b)
detention
c)
tent
d)
retention
6.
6.) Which word would best fit in the sentence below?
The octopus waved its long _________ gracefully through the water.
a)
tensely
b)
tent
c)
attention
d)
tentacles
7.
7.) What is the base word in distend?
(a)
8.
8.) Does extend mean to stretch out beyond?
a)
Yes
b)
No
9.
9.) Which meaning best matches tend based on the root related to “stretch”?
a)
To direct attention towards something
b)
A flexible arm
c)
The state of being stretched tight
d)
A place where people camp
10.
10.) Knowing that the prefix de- means away, which word means the act of holding or keeping someone back, often as a punishment.
a)
discontent
b)
decode
c)
detention
d)
decrease
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