Tain Root Word

The suffix "tain" means

• ask

• do over

• to hold

• leave

Which root means "to hold"?

• sent

• ten/tain/tinu

• mand

• contra

The root 'tain' in the word 'maintain' means:

• A) to hold

• B) to release

• C) to create

• D) to destroy

Which of the following words contains the root 'tain'?

• A) Detain

• B) Expand

• C) Predict

• D) Conclude

What does the word 'retain' mean?

• A) To let go

• B) To hold back

• C) To advance

• D) To ignore

In the word 'contain', the root 'tain' suggests:

• A) To include

• B) To exclude

• C) To divide

• D) To multiply

Which word means 'to hold back'?

• A) Detain

• B) Expand

• C) Predict

• D) Conclude

The word 'sustain' is best defined as:

• A) To support

• B) To abandon

• C) To destroy

• D) To ignore

What is the meaning of 'obtain'?

• A) To acquire

• B) To lose

• C) To destroy

• D) To ignore

Which of the following words does not contain the root 'tain'?

• A) Entertain

• B) Maintain

• C) Predict

• D) Retain