Question

circle the root in the word below that means stretch. then write another word with the same root.

tension

Explanation:

The root in "tension" related to "stretch" is "tens" (from Latin "tendere" meaning to stretch). A word with the same root is "tense" (as in muscle tension or stretching).

Answer:

Circle "tens" in "tension". Another word: tense (or tensile, extend, etc.)