Vocabulary Quiz on 'Ped' and 'Counter'

What does the root "ped, pod" mean?

• Hands

• Feet

• Head

• Eyes

What is a "pedestrian"?

• A person walking in a city or along a road

• A person riding a bicycle

• A person driving a car

• A person flying a plane

What is a "pedicure"?

• A treatment for the hands

• A treatment for the feet and toenails

• A treatment for the hair

• A treatment for the skin

What does a "pedometer" measure?

• Heart rate

• Distance traveled by walking

• Calories burned

• Steps taken while running

Who is a "podiatrist"?

• A doctor for the eyes

• A doctor for the feet

• A doctor for the heart

• A doctor for the skin

What is a "tripod" used for?

• Holding a book

• Supporting a camera or telescope

• Holding a phone

• Supporting a computer

What does the prefix "counter-, contra-" mean?

• Together

• Opposite, against

• Above

• Below

What is "counterfeit"?

• A real item

• An exact copy made to trick people

• A new invention

• A broken item

What is a "counterpart"?

• An enemy

• Someone with the same job or purpose

• A friend

• A stranger

What does "counteract" mean?

• To support something

• To act against something

• To ignore something

• To create something