Tri - And Quad- : Prefixes And Suffixes Section
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This quiz focuses on understanding and applying the prefixes 'tri-' and 'quad-' in various contexts. It assesses knowledge of their meanings, usage in words, and relevance in mathematics and everyday objects, enhancing vocabulary and comprehension skills.
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What is a three-sided figure generally seen in math?
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Square
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Rectangle
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Triangle
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Quadrangle
Correct Answer
A. TriangleExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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A dog is a quadraped because it has four feet (paws) on the ground when it walks normally?
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True
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A. TrueExplanation
Quadrapeds (quad=four, ped=feet) makes the question a true statement. Dogs, horses, and cows are all quadrapeds.Rate this question:
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What is a tripod?
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A race that combines three activities.
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A dinosaur with three horns.
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An animal with four feet such as a horse or a cow.
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A three-legged stool or stand that holds things like cameras.
Correct Answer
A. 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))Rate this question:
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To be quadralingual means to be able to speak three languages.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
quad=four, lingual=language speaking, thus quadralingual is the ability to speak four languages, not three. Three languages would be trilingual.Rate this question:
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What does the word trilogy mean?
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To cut into three parts.
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Three related movies, plays, or written literature.
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Having or involving three sides, countries or parties.
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A group of three people or things.
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A. 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.Rate this question:
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The prefix quad- means to multiply somthing times four.
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A. FalseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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.
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Write a complete sentence using one you your quad words. Spelling and punctuation will be counted.
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