Tain Root Word

What does the root "tain" mean?

Example: entertain

• take

• build

• pull

• live

What does the root 'tain' mean?

• hold

• build

• pull

• live

Which word uses the root 'tain' correctly?

• Entertain

• Buildtain

• Pulltain

• Livetain

Choose the word that means 'to hold back'.

• Detain

• Buildtain

• Pulltain

• Livetain

What is the meaning of 'retain'?

• To hold or keep

• To build

• To pull

• To live

Identify the word that means 'to hold together'.

• Contain

• Buildtain

• Pulltain

• Livetain

Which of the following words means 'to hold in custody'?

• Detain

• Buildtain

• Pulltain

• Livetain

What does 'sustain' mean?

• To support or hold up

• To build

• To pull

• To live

Choose the correct sentence using a word with the root 'tain'.

• The container can hold a lot of water.

• The builder can hold a lot of water.

• The puller can hold a lot of water.

• The liver can hold a lot of water.

Which word means 'to hold back or delay'?

• Detain

• Buildtain

• Pulltain

• Livetain