Exercise
Prefixes of Number and Quantity (mono-, bi-, tri-, multi-, semi-, centi-)
Examine prefixes that express number and quantity, such as mono-, bi-, tri-, multi-, semi-, and centi-. Practice building and interpreting words with numerical prefixes.
Questions
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What does the prefix 'tri-' mean in 'triangle'?
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What does 'bilingual' mean?
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Which prefix means 'half' or 'partly'?
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What is a 'monologue'?
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Which prefix means 'many' or 'much'?
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How many years are celebrated in a 'centenary'?
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Which shape has eight sides based on its numerical prefix?
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A ____ has two wheels, whereas a ____ has three.
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What does 'semicircle' mean?
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Which word means 'involving many different cultures'?
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What does the prefix 'uni-' mean in 'unicorn'?
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A 'monorail' is a railway system that uses how many tracks?
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The ____ performance was held on a ____ stage.
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What is the meaning of 'bimonthly'?
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Which prefix represents one hundredth (1/100)?