RETEACH

Name:       Date:      

LATIN ROOT –TURB–

The Latin root -turb- usually carries a meaning related to confusion or turmoil.
For example, the word turbid means “confused or obscure in meaning.”
A. DIRECTIONS: Each word below includes the Latin root -turb-. Choose the best
word from the box to complete each of the sentences below, and write your answer
on the line provided.

disturbance imperturbable perturb turbulent undisturbed

1. No one tried to awaken the dog, and as a result, the _______________ pet
slept through our visit.
2. She created a _______________ during the mayor's speech by shouting angry
remarks.
3. Do you think it is likely to _______________ my teacher if I ask for an
extension on my research report?
4. Although she thinks of herself as _______________, she was very upset by the
unexpected incident.
5. After a long period of peace, the _______________ era that followed felt both
inevitable and frightening.

B. DIRECTIONS: Reread the sentences in Practice A. Then, choose the best definition
for the word on the left from the group on the right and write its letter on the line
provided.
1. disturbance           A. unable to be bothered
2. imperturbable         B. bother; agitate
3. perturb             C. confused; tempestuous
4. turbulent           D. trouble; commotion
5. undisturbed         E. peaceful; untouched

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 PRACTICE

Name:       Date:      

LATIN ROOT –TURB–

A. DIRECTIONS: Select the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. The (turbulent/imperturbable) storm led to significant damage.
2. Please do not (dislocate/disturb) animals in the zoological park.
3. The flight arrived ten minutes early, without a single (tribunal/disturbance).
4. The news reporter's (imperturbable/turbulent) voice remained calm even
during the confusion at the scene of the crime.
5. The historical period was (turbid/undisturbed) because of the enormous
economic and social changes taking place.

B. DIRECTIONS: Use each of the following words in a complete sentence.

1. disturb                 
2. perturbance                 
3. turbid                 
4. turbine                 
5. turbulent                 

C. DIRECTIONS: Not all people are affected in the same way by actions or events.
Complete the following sentences.
1. I would probably be disturbed if             
2. It would be easy to perturb me by             
3. On the other hand, I would be undisturbed if             
4. I would also be imperturbable if I were             

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