Word Roots Quiz

What does the prefix 'quadr-' or 'quar-' mean?

• four or square

• three or triangle

• five or circle

• two or rectangle

If something is 'quintessential', what does it mean?

• Representing the least perfect example of a quality

• Being completely irrelevant to the topic

• Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

• Indicating a mediocre or average representation

How many sides does an octagon have?

• 12

• 10

• 6

• 8

What does the prefix 'dec-' mean?

• one or a first

• hundred

• half

• ten or a tenth

What is the meaning of the prefix 'cent-'?

• fifty

• two hundred

• one hundred

• one thousand

If something is 'quadrilateral', how many sides does it have?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 6

What is the meaning of the prefix 'pent-'?

• ten or tenth

• five or fifth

• three or third

• six or sixth

How many sides does a decagon have?

• 10

• 6

• 8

• 12

What does the prefix 'oct-' mean?

• seven

• eight

• nine

• ten

If something is 'centennial', what does it refer to?

• Related to or lasting for a period of 200 years.

• Related to or lasting for a period of 100 years.

• Related to or lasting for a period of 365 days.

• Related to or lasting for a period of 50 years.