Quiz on Word Root: pli

What does the root 'pli' mean?

• run, jump

• write, draw

• fold, bend

• speak, talk

What is the meaning of 'pliant'?

• Stiff and rigid

• Adaptable and can bend easily

• Difficult to change

• Heavy and immovable

If someone is in a 'plight', what does it mean?

• They are in a happy situation

• They are in trouble or unfortunate circumstances

• They are celebrating

• They are on vacation

What does 'exploit' refer to?

• A boring task

• An act that is often brave or courageous

• A simple mistake

• A routine job

What does it mean to 'simplify' something?

• Make it easier to understand

• Hide it from view

• Break it into pieces

• Make it more complex

What is an 'appliance'?

• A piece of clothing

• A type of vehicle

• A device useful for a particular job

• A type of food

What does 'deploy' mean?

• To hide something

• To place troops or weapons in battle formation

• To dismantle

• To retreat

What does 'imply' mean?

• To state directly

• To forget

• To ignore

• To express or state indirectly

What does 'misapplied' mean?

• Applied with great care

• Applied correctly

• Applied to a wrong thing or person

• Not applied at all

What does 'multiple' mean?

• Having only one part

• Being unique

• Having or involving more than one part

• Being singular