Name
DUE DATE
Period
QUIZ DATE
Root Words – Week #2
ACTIONS #1
SECTION 1 –Roots and Definitions: Write a definition next to each root word.
1. –gest
2. –ject
3. –struct
4. –port
5. –rupt
6. –sist
7. -sti/-sta
SECTION 2 – Underline, box or highlight the root words (from the list above) in each
of the following words.
1. suggest
6. portable
11. instruct
16. congestion
2. construct
7. stable
12. resistance
17. projector
3. transportation
8. interruption
13. static
18. obstruct
4. eject
9. disruption
14. support
19. substitute
5. persistence
10. homeostasis
15. ingest
20. destruction
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SECTION 3 – Read each clue below. Use the words from Section 2 to solve the clues. Write your
answer next to the clue. You may use a word more than once and spelling counts!
1. The opposite of an internal imbalance
2. “I think I can…I think I can…”
3. To avoid this on our clothes, we use dryer sheets
4. I hate swallowing giant pills – I like chewable
5. When the VCR tape comes out.
6. To build
7. My favorite TV show was stopped for a special emergency announcement
8. Something you can bring along
9. To make a request or give an idea.
10. May I ______________ another idea?
11. When someone rude causes a break in the conversation.
12. When a student blurts out in class causes a ____________.
13. Someone who takes the place of the regular teacher when they fake sick.
14. What most people get when they have a cold.
15. The device that most teachers use in their room for teaching.
SECTION 4 – Synonyms and Atnonyms

Write a synonym for each word.
The synonym does not have to use
A root from the list this week.
Write an antonym for each word
The antonym does not have to use a
Root from the list this week.
Congestion
Congestion
Projector
Projector
Objective
Objective
Portable
Portable
Interruption
Interruption
Persistence
Persistence
Substitute
Substitute
Destruction
Obstruct
Destruction
Obstruct