Prefix semi-

What does the prefix semi- means?

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• three quarter

• half of or partial

• as a result of

• without

Jane said she wants her tea semisweet. What does the word semisweet means?

• fully sweet

• fresh

• half sweet or partial sweet

• extremely sweet

They attend couples counseling sessions on a semi-weekly basis. What does the word semiweekly means in the sentence?

• happening twice a week.

• once per week

• three time per week

• none of the above

She beat me in the semi-finals two years ago and it was a big experience. According to the sentence what does the word semi-finals mean?

• Finals in a competition
• Round in a competition before the finals
• First round in a competition
• A type of sports equipment

The chairs were placed in a semicircular arrangement. What does the word semicircular means in the sentence?

• In the shape of a square
• In the shape of a triangle
• In the shape of a rectangle
• In the shape of a half circle or arc

The riverbed was semi-dry after we went two full weeks without any rain. The word semi-dry means____.

• Completely wet
• Partially wet
• Fully dry
• Partially dry

She wore a semiformal gown to the wedding. What does semiformal means in the sentence?

• More formal than casual but less formal than black tie
• Means the gown was rented for the occasion
• Refers to a specific color of gown
• More casual than casual but more formal than black tie

Her carvings of mermen had semi-precious stones for eyes. According to the sentence semiprecious means ______.

• used in industrial machinery
• only found in underwater caves
• made from artificial materials
• valued for their beauty but not as rare or expensive as precious stones

The crash led to the semitruck going off the side of the west side of the bridge.. What does the word semitruck means in the sentence?

• Large truck with a tractor unit and semi-trailer for carrying freight
• Bicycle with a trailer
• Motorcycle with a sidecar
• Small car used for transportation

He sheds very little and needs only an occasional brushing and semiannual trimming to keep his coat at its best. What does the word semiannual means in the sentence?

• Occurring every three months
• Occurring every ten years
• Occurring twice a year
• Occurring once a year