Prefixes Flashcards: Uni-, Bi-, Tri-, Quad-

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What does the prefix 'uni-' mean?

three

many

one (correct)

two

What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?

two (correct)

three

one

four

What does the prefix 'tri-' mean?

three (correct)

four

two

one

What does the prefix 'quad-' mean?

four (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a triangle?

a shape with three angles Signup and view all the answers

What is a quadrangle?

a shape with four angles Signup and view all the answers

What does biweekly mean?

every two weeks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does biannually mean?

twice a year (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a unicycle?

a pedaled vehicle with one wheel Signup and view all the answers

What is a bicycle?

a pedaled vehicle with two wheels Signup and view all the answers

What is a tricycle?

a pedaled vehicle with three wheels Signup and view all the answers

What does bilingual mean?

the ability to speak two languages Signup and view all the answers

What does unique mean?

one of a kind Signup and view all the answers

What does bisect mean?

cut into two parts Signup and view all the answers

What is a quadrilateral?

a shape with four sides Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'mono-' mean?

one (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?

many (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'multi-' mean?

many (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does multilingual mean?

the ability to speak many languages Signup and view all the answers

What is a polygon?

a closed shape with many sides Signup and view all the answers

What does polytheism mean?

the belief in many gods Signup and view all the answers

What does multicultural mean?

relating to many different cultures Signup and view all the answers

What does multiply mean?

to make many of a number Signup and view all the answers

What does multiuse mean?

having many uses Signup and view all the answers

What does monotone mean?

speech with only one tone of voice Signup and view all the answers

What does monolingual mean?

the ability to speak only one language Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prefixes Overview

uni-: Denotes "one."
bi-: Indicates "two."
tri-: Represents "three."
quad-: Stands for "four."
mono-: Means "one."
poly-: Implies "many."
multi-: Suggests "many."

Specific Terms

Triangle: A geometric shape consisting of three angles.
Quadrangle: A geometric shape characterized by having four angles.
Bilingual: Refers to the ability to communicate in two languages.
Multilingual: Indicates the capability of speaking multiple languages.

Applications of Prefixes

Biweekly: Occurs every two weeks.
Biannually: Happens two times a year.
Unicycle: A one-wheeled pedal vehicle.
Bicycle: A vehicle with two wheels powered by pedals.
Tricycle: A three-wheeled pedal vehicle.

Additional Terms

Unique: Signifies something that is one of a kind.
Bisect: Means to divide something into two parts.
Quadrilateral: A four-sided geometric shape.
Monotone: Describes speech that maintains one tone of voice.

Concepts of Multiplicity

Polytheism: The belief system that acknowledges multiple gods.
Multicultural: Pertains to various different cultures.
Multiply: The process of increasing a number to generate many.
Multiuse: Describes objects or tools that serve many purposes.

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This quiz features flashcards on common prefixes such as uni-, bi-, tri-, quad-, mono-, poly-, and multi-. Each card presents a prefix along with its definition and examples. It's a great tool for mastering fundamental prefixes in the English language.