1. Word roots
Prefixes and suffixes

2. tract-drag, draw out, pull vinc-conquer#2
PREFIX
con- with, together
ex out,away,from
in in,into,not
re back, again
SUFFIX
-ion state, quality, act
-ible able to be

3. Directions: in Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffices. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B.
COLUMN A
contraction _____
extraction _____
retract _____
convince _____
invincible _____
COLUMN B
Unbeatable; impossible to overcome
To persuade by argument or evidence
Act of drawing together or shrinking
Process of withdrawing, pulling out
To draw or pull back
Directions: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once.
Bridges must be built to withstand the expansion and __________caused by weather.
The attorney tried to __________the jury that the defendant was not guilty.
The tooth __________was done by an oral surgeon.
The brave troops were trained to march forth as though they were __________.
Cindy wished she could __________ what she said, but her friends had already heard it.