Greek and Latin Roots Unit 7

I didn'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 ______ a 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
• shrink

What would be a motive to travel the world?

• a fear of airports and planes
• 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 a 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