Greek & Latin Roots: Analogies: uni/mono/multi/poly

polyphonic : melodies ::

• television : channels

• Internet : websites

• telephone : ring

• polyglot : languages

Answer explanation

Polyphonic something that has many melodies. Polyglot is someone who speaks many languages.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

transportation : monorail ::

• pilot : airplane

• bus stop : bus

• train : tracks

• communication : smartphone

Answer explanation

Monorail is a type of transportation and a smartphone is a type of communication.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

monologue : speaker ::

• movie : theater

• play : stage

• solo : singer

• novel : book

Answer explanation

A monologue is delivered by a speaker and a solo is delivered/performed by a singer.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

unicycle : one ::

• hundred : ten

• automobile : drive

• bicycle : two

• horse : saddle

Answer explanation

A unicycle has one wheel and a bicycle has two wheels.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

ordinary : unique ::

• extraordinary : unusual

• boring : common

• popular : famous

• typical : special

Answer explanation

Ordinary and unique are antonyms. Typical and special are antonyms.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

multiply : times ::

• subtract : math

• divide : smaller

• add : plus

• take away : remove

Answer explanation

Multiply and times are the same action. Add and plus are the same action.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D