Tri - And Quad- : Prefixes And Suffixes Section

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1.

What does the prefix tri- mean?
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Three
- C.
  
  Four
- D.
  
  Two
Correct Answer
B. Three

Explanation
Tri- means three. Think of a tricycle. A tricycle has three wheels.

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2.

What is a three-sided figure generally seen in math?
- A.
  
  Square
- B.
  
  Rectangle
- C.
  
  Triangle
- D.
  
  Quadrangle
Correct Answer
C. Triangle

Explanation
A square has four sides, a rectangle has four sides where opposing sides are even, a quadrangle has four angles (quad means four). The correct answer is a triangle. Generally thought to be a three sided figure, it could be accurate to say a three-angled figure.

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3.

What is a tripod?
- A.
  
  A race that combines three activities.
- B.
  
  A dinosaur with three horns.
- C.
  
  An animal with four feet such as a horse or a cow.
- D.
  
  A three-legged stool or stand that holds things like cameras.
Correct Answer
D. A three-legged stool or stand that holds things like cameras.

Explanation
A race that combines three activities is a triatholon.
A dinosaur with three horns is a triceratops.
An animal with four feet such as a horse or cow is a quadraped (quad=four, ped=foot).
The correct answer is a three-legged stool or stand. (tri=three, pod=feet (legged))

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4.

What does the word trilogy mean?
- A.
  
  To cut into three parts.
- B.
  
  Three related movies, plays, or written literature.
- C.
  
  Having or involving three sides, countries or parties.
- D.
  
  A group of three people or things.
Correct Answer
B. Three related movies, plays, or written literature.

Explanation
To cut into three parts is to trisect. (tri=three, sect=to cut)
Having or involving three sides, countries or parties is having a "trilateral" arraingement or agreement.
A group of three people or things is a trio.
The correct answer is three related movies, plays, or written literatures.

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5.

Write a complete sentence with correct punctuation and spelling, using the prefix tri-. You may use your BAV to get a list of words that use the prefix tri.
6.

A dog is a quadraped because it has four feet (paws) on the ground when it walks normally?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Quadrapeds (quad=four, ped=feet) makes the question a true statement. Dogs, horses, and cows are all quadrapeds.

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7.

To be quadralingual means to be able to speak three languages.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
quad=four, lingual=language speaking, thus quadralingual is the ability to speak four languages, not three. Three languages would be trilingual.

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8.

The prefix quad- means to multiply somthing times four.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
To multiply times four could make something a very large number. Take a horse which is a quadraped. If quad meant to multiply times four, then a horse would have by definition 16 feet. 4x4. Quad means four and if you look at the quadraped horse, it has four feet. Quad=four, ped=feet.

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9.

Write a complete sentence using one you your quad words. Spelling and punctuation will be counted.

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Tri - And Quad- : Prefixes And Suffixes Section

What does the prefix tri- mean?

What is a three-sided figure generally seen in math?

What is a tripod?

What does the word trilogy mean?

Write a complete sentence with correct punctuation and spelling, using the prefix tri-. You may use your BAV to get a list of words that use the prefix tri.

A dog is a quadraped because it has four feet (paws) on the ground when it walks normally?

To be quadralingual means to be able to speak three languages.

The prefix quad- means to multiply somthing times four.

Write a complete sentence using one you your quad words. Spelling and punctuation will be counted.