The Latin prefix con- means “with” or “together.” Using this definition and your knowledge of the Latin root -strict, choose the sentence that best describes something being constricted.

Question

A. The patient’s blood vessels were open and clear.
B. The children held hands and danced in a circle.
C. The girl explored the house but didn’t go in the basement.
D. The snake coiled around its prey, a mouse, and squeezed.

Answer 1

The sentence that best describes something being constricted is:

D. The snake coiled around its prey, a mouse, and squeezed.

This sentence illustrates the idea of constriction, as "coiled" and "squeezed" suggest tightness and limitation, aligning with the meaning of the root -strict (to bind or tighten).