RETEACH

Name: Date:

LATIN ROOT -STRICT-

The Latin root -strict- comes for the word stringere, meaning “to tighten; draw
tight.” The word strict (in reference to “restricted in space or extent”) comes from
stringere.
A. DIRECTIONS: Each word below comes from the root -strict-. Choose the word that fits
in each sentence, and write the letter on the line.
A. restrict B. district C. constricted D. unrestricted E. strictly F. strictures

1. Jory wanted to herself to one ice pop per day.

2. The reporters were given
campaign an air of transparency.
3. The visit was
next week.
4. We visited the city’s garment
boutique clothing line.
5. My parents’
6. The sweater was too tight and
access to the candidate, which gave the
for pleasure; no business would be discussed for the
to pick up some new material for our
on curfew were nonnegotiable.
my movements.

B. DIRECTIONS: Reread the sentences in Part A. Then, write the word that corresponds to
the definition.
1. : not limited or restricted
2. : sternly critical or censorious instructions
3. : limit someone to only doing or having (a particular thing)
4. : inhibited
5. : no more than; purely
6. : an area of a country or city, especially one regarded as
a distinct unit because of a particular characteristic

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 PRACTICE

Name: Date:

LATIN ROOT -STRICT-

A. DIRECTIONS: Select the correct word from the box on the right to complete each
sentence.
strictness
1. A lot of people felt that the new rules put into effect were of restrictive
personal liberties. redistricted
2. When Ellie’s nerves started to get the better of her, her throat began to constrict
and her legs began to shake.
3. Anne’s is well known in the family; no one dares cross her.
4. I was forced to change schools during my senior year because our house was
.

B. DIRECTIONS: Write a word from the Latin -strict- corresponding to its part of speech.
1. : adjective
2. : noun
3. : adverb
4. : verb

C. DIRECTIONS: Find four more words with the root -strict- and use each in a sentence.
1. Word:
Sentence:
2. Word:
Sentence:
3. Word:
Sentence:
4. Word:
Sentence:

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