Unit 12 - It Takes Two Vocabulary
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Unit 12 - It Takes Two Vocabulary

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Questions and Answers

What does the prefix 'bi' mean?

  • three
  • one
  • four
  • two (correct)
  • What does 'du' mean?

  • two (correct)
  • one
  • three
  • four
  • What does 'ambi/amphi' refer to?

    both

    What is a bicycle?

    <p>a vehicle with two wheels that a person rides by pushing on foot pedals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to be bilingual?

    <p>able to speak and understand two languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'biannual' mean?

    <p>happening twice a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a duet?

    <p>a piece of music that is performed by two singers or musicians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a duplex?

    <p>a building that is divided into two separate homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'dual' mean?

    <p>having two different parts, uses, etc.; having two of something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to be ambidextrous?

    <p>able to use both hands equally well</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ambivalent' mean?

    <p>having or showing very different feelings (such as love and hate) about someone or something at the same time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ambiguous' mean?

    <p>able to be understood in more than one way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean if something is amphibious?

    <p>able to function or live on both land and in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • bi: A prefix meaning "two."
    • du: Another prefix meaning "two."

    Words Indicating "Both"

    • ambi/amphi: A prefix denoting "both" or "on both sides."

    Example Words

    • bicycle: A vehicle characterized by two wheels, operated by foot pedals.
    • bilingual: Describes someone proficient in two languages.
    • biannual: Refers to events occurring twice a year.

    Musical and Architectural Terms

    • duet: A musical composition performed by two singers or musicians.
    • duplex: A residential building consisting of two separate living units.

    Dual Concepts

    • dual: Pertaining to having two distinct components or functions.
    • ambidextrous: The ability to use both hands with equal proficiency.

    Emotional and Cognitive Terms

    • ambivalent: Displaying mixed feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person or situation simultaneously.
    • ambiguous: Capable of being interpreted in multiple ways.

    Environmental Adaptation

    • amphibious: Describes organisms that can live or operate both in aquatic and terrestrial environments.

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    This quiz covers vocabulary related to the prefix 'bi-', indicating two. Explore terms such as 'bicycle', 'bilingual', and more, while learning their definitions and usage. Perfect for language enthusiasts and students expanding their lexicon.

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