Scientific Root Words, Prefixes, And Suffixes! Trivia Quiz

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Welcome to the Scientific Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes Trivia Quiz. This quiz is dedicated to the ones who love all things science and is perfect for finding out if they know the different meanings of the words in each question. If you are feeling up to the challenge to see if you are among this group of people, all you need to do is take the quiz.

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  • 2. 

    Tri

    • One

    • Two

    • Three

    • Water

    • Out

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
  • 3. 

    Hydro

    • Out

    • Away

    • Water

    • Not

    • Many

    Correct Answer
    A. Water
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "water". This is because the words "hydro" and "out" are related to water. "Hydro" is a prefix that refers to water, while "out" can suggest a movement away from something. Additionally, the word "many" is negated by the word "not", which could imply a lack of something, possibly water in this case. Therefore, the most logical answer based on the given words is "water".

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  • 4. 

    Hydro

    • Out

    • Away

    • Water

    • Not

    • Many

    Correct Answer
    A. Water
    Explanation
    The word "hydro" is a prefix that means "related to water" or "water." The word "out" means "away" or "not." Therefore, the correct answer is "water," as it is the only word in the given options that directly relates to the meaning of "hydro" and does not have any conflicting meanings with the other words.

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  • 5. 

    Pre

    • Between

    • One

    • Above

    • Before

    • Under

    Correct Answer
    A. Before
    Explanation
    The word "before" indicates a temporal relationship, suggesting that something occurs prior to or in advance of another event or action. In this context, "before" implies that the mentioned word or phrase is positioned or takes place earlier in a sequence or timeline.

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  • 6. 

    Bi

    • One

    • Two

    • Three

    • Land

    • Water

    Correct Answer
    A. Two
    Explanation
    The given options are "bi", "one", "two", "three", "land", and "water". The correct answer is "two".

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  • 7. 

    Mis

    • Wrong

    • Across

    • Above

    • Before

    • Back or again

    Correct Answer
    A. Wrong
  • 8. 

    Uni or mono

    • One

    • Two

    • Three

    • Together

    • Wrong

    Correct Answer
    A. One
    Explanation
    The word "uni" or "mono" is a prefix that means "one." Therefore, the correct answer is "one."

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  • 9. 

    Inter

    • Between

    • Apart

    • Not

    • Three

    • Land

    Correct Answer
    A. Between
    Explanation
    The word "between" means in the middle or in the space separating two objects or people. It is used to indicate the position or location of something in relation to two or more other things. In this context, "between" is the correct answer as it is the only word that accurately represents the meaning of being in the middle or separating two things. The other words do not convey the same concept.

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  • 10. 

    Mis

    • Wrong

    • Across

    • Above

    • Before

    • Back or again

    Correct Answer
    A. Wrong
  • 11. 

    Poly

    • Many

    • Three

    • Apart

    • After

    • Together

    Correct Answer
    A. Many
    Explanation
    The word "poly" is a prefix that means "many" or "multiple." It is commonly used in words like "polygamy" (having multiple spouses) or "polytechnic" (relating to multiple technical subjects). Therefore, the correct answer is "many."

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  • 12. 

    Re

    • Back or again

    • Before

    • After

    • Not

    • Out

    Correct Answer
    A. Back or again
    Explanation
    The word "re" is a prefix that means "back" or "again." It is commonly used to indicate repetition or a return to a previous state or action. For example, "replay" means to play again, and "rebuild" means to build again.

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  • 13. 

    Inter

    • Between

    • Apart

    • Not

    • Three

    • Land

    Correct Answer
    A. Between
    Explanation
    The word "between" means in the middle or among two or more things. It indicates a position or relationship of being in the middle or separating two objects or entities. In the given list of words, "between" is the only word that fits this definition. The other words do not have the same meaning or connotation as "between".

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  • 14. 

    Sub

    • Under

    • Back

    • Above

    • Land

    • Out

    Correct Answer
    A. Under
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "under". "Under" means beneath or below something. In this context, it suggests that something is located below or beneath another object or surface.

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  • 15. 

    Geo

    • Water

    • Out

    • Together

    • Forward

    • Land

    Correct Answer
    A. Land
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "land" because it is the only word in the given list that is not related to the theme of geography or water. The other words, such as "geo" and "water," are directly related to these themes, while "land" stands out as being unrelated.

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  • 16. 

    Bi

    • One

    • Two

    • Three

    • Land

    • Water

    Correct Answer
    A. Two
  • 17. 

    Pro

    • Forward

    • Apart

    • Away

    • Water

    • Between

    Correct Answer
    A. Forward
    Explanation
    The word "forward" means to move or progress in a direction ahead. It is the opposite of moving backward or staying still. In the given options, "forward" is the only word that aligns with this definition. The other words, such as "apart," "away," "between," and "water," do not convey the same meaning as "forward." Therefore, "forward" is the correct answer.

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  • 18. 

    Poly

    • Many

    • Three

    • Apart

    • After

    • Together

    Correct Answer
    A. Many
    Explanation
    The word "poly" means "many" in this context. It is a prefix that is commonly used to indicate a large quantity or variety of something. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "many".

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  • 19. 

    Trans

    • Across

    • Apart

    • Above

    • Under

    • After

    Correct Answer
    A. Across
    Explanation
    The word "across" means to go from one side to another, typically over a distance or an obstacle. It suggests movement or placement from one point to another in a horizontal or diagonal direction. It can be used to describe physical movement, such as walking or driving, as well as metaphorical movement, such as understanding or bridging a gap. In the given options, "across" is the only word that fits this meaning, making it the correct answer.

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  • 20. 

    In,ir,im

    • Not

    • Above

    • After

    • Many

    • Across

    Correct Answer
    A. Not
    Explanation
    The given answer "not" is a word that does not contain any of the letters "in," "ir," or "im." The other options "above," "after," "many," and "across" all contain at least one of these letter combinations.

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  • 21. 

    Uni or mono

    • One

    • Two

    • Three

    • Together

    • Wrong

    Correct Answer
    A. One
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "one" because the options provided are "uni" and "mono," both of which mean "one" in different languages. Therefore, "one" is the correct answer that aligns with the given options.

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  • 22. 

    Trans

    • Across

    • Apart

    • Above

    • Under

    • After

    Correct Answer
    A. Across
    Explanation
    The word "across" means to go from one side to the other side of something. It suggests movement or placement from one point to another, typically over a distance or obstacle. It can be used to describe going over a bridge, crossing a road, or traversing a field. In this context, "across" is the best fit among the given options as it conveys the idea of moving or going from one place to another.

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  • 23. 

    Pro

    • Forward

    • Apart

    • Away

    • Water

    • Between

    Correct Answer
    A. Forward
    Explanation
    The word "forward" means moving in a direction ahead or towards the front. Out of the given options, "forward" is the only one that fits this definition. "Apart," "away," "between," and "water" do not convey the same meaning as "forward." Therefore, "forward" is the correct answer.

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  • 24. 

    Dis

    • Before

    • Between

    • One

    • Under

    • Apart

    Correct Answer
    A. Apart
  • 25. 

    Con

    • Many

    • Land

    • Wrong

    • Across

    • Together

    Correct Answer
    A. Together
  • 26. 

    Post

    • Apart

    • Away

    • After

    • Not

    • Together

    Correct Answer
    A. After
    Explanation
    The word "after" is the correct answer because it indicates a sequence or order of events. It implies that something will happen following another event or time period. The other options do not convey the same meaning or indicate a specific order.

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  • 27. 

    Ex

    • Apart

    • Not

    • Two

    • Forward

    • Out

    Correct Answer
    A. Out
    Explanation
    The word "out" is the correct answer because it is the only word in the given list that can stand alone and make sense. The other words - "ex", "apart", "not", "two", "forward" - are all incomplete and require additional words or context to have meaning.

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  • 28. 

    Dis

    • Before

    • Between

    • One

    • Under

    • Apart

    Correct Answer
    A. Apart
    Explanation
    The word "apart" means separated or at a distance from something or someone. It suggests a sense of being detached or not connected to something. Among the given options, "apart" is the only word that fits this meaning. "Dis" means not or opposite of, "before" refers to a time or position earlier than something, "between" indicates a position or relationship in the middle of two things, "one" refers to the number 1, and "under" suggests being in a position beneath or below something. Therefore, "apart" is the correct answer as it best matches the given options.

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  • 29. 

    A, ab

    • Away

    • Not

    • Two

    • Above

    • After

    Correct Answer
    A. Away
    Explanation
    The word "away" is the correct answer because it is the only option that can be formed using the given letters "a" and "ab". The other options "not", "two", "above", and "after" cannot be formed using these letters.

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  • 30. 

    In,ir,im

    • Not

    • Above

    • After

    • Many

    • Across

    Correct Answer
    A. Not
    Explanation
    The given options "in, ir, im" are all prefixes that can be added to words to change their meaning. However, the word "not" is not a prefix but an adverb that is used to negate the meaning of a verb or adjective. Therefore, "not" does not fit with the given options and is the correct answer.

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  • 31. 

    Ex

    • Apart

    • Not

    • Two

    • Forward

    • Out

    Correct Answer
    A. Out
    Explanation
    The word "out" is the only word in the given list that does not have a pair or opposite word. The other words in the list have pairs - "apart" has "together", "not" has "yes", "two" has "one", and "forward" has "backward". Therefore, "out" is the correct answer.

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  • 32. 

    Con

    • Many

    • Land

    • Wrong

    • Across

    • Together

    Correct Answer
    A. Together
    Explanation
    The word "together" is the only option that makes sense in the given context. The other words do not form a coherent phrase or sentence. "Con" and "many" are incomplete words and do not make sense on their own. "Land" and "wrong" are unrelated to the other words. "Across" does not fit grammatically or semantically with the other words. Therefore, "together" is the correct answer.

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  • 33. 

    A, ab

    • Away

    • Not

    • Two

    • Above

    • After

    Correct Answer
    A. Away
    Explanation
    The given options are a, ab, away, not, two, above, and after. Among these options, the word "away" is the correct answer. This is because "away" is the only option that is a valid English word and fits the given context. The other options do not make sense or do not relate to the given words. Therefore, "away" is the correct answer.

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