Ped/Pod Root Words 2023

What does Ped/Pede/Pod mean?

• hand

• foot

• head

• shoulders

Imagine you are on a nature walk and you spot an insect with 100 legs. What is it likely to be?

• millipede

• centipede

• ladybug

John is having some issues with his feet. He is considering seeing a podiatrist. What is a podiatrist?

• A stylist who cares for the feet & toenails

• A doctor who treats disorders of the feet

• An instrument for measuring the distance one covers on foot

pedestal

• a foot lever

• a foot traveler

• the support at the foot of a vase or statue

You are at an art museum and you see a beautiful statue. You notice that the statue is standing on something. What is that called?

• tripod

• impediment

• pedestal

John's pet is a quadruped. What does this mean?

• John's pet likes attention.

• John's pet is a four-footed animal

• John's pet is very active.

pedicure

• care for the feet & toenails

• one who treats disorders of the feet

• an insect having many legs

Jane is going to a salon. She wants to get a service where they will care for her feet and toenails. This service is called _____.

(a)  

• pedicure
• pedestal
• podium

During a wedding photoshoot, the professional photographer set his camera on a _____ to capture the perfect shot of the couple.

(a)  

• tripod
• biped
• peddler

The speaker stood in front of the audience and gave his speech from behind a _______________.

• poditary

• tripod

• podium

• stampede