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mono- uni- Word Root Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Q1: The word root "mono" means

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

2.

Q1: The word root "uni" means

a)

four

b)

three

c)

two

d)

one

3.
A monogram uses two or more letters to make one design. The word root "gram" means "drawing, so the word root "mono" must mean...
a)
letters
b)
design
c)
single
d)
more than one
4.
A unicorn is a mythical creature with the body of a horse and one horn that grows from its forehead. The word root "cornus" means horn, so the word root "uni" must mean...
a)
solitary
b)
mythical
c)
horn
d)
horse
5.
When a business has a monopoly, they have exclusive control over a product or service. For example, Netflix streams some programs and will not let other streaming services show them. The word root "pel" means to sell, so the word root "mono" must mean...
a)
control
b)
money
c)
a few
d)
one
6.
A unicycle is different from a bicycle or tricycle. A bicycle has two wheels, and a tricycle has three wheels. A unicycle has just one wheel. The word root "uni" means...
a)
wheels
b)
a cycle
c)
single
d)
to move
7.

Q2: The word root "mono" means

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

8.

Q2: The word root "uni" means

a)

four

b)

three

c)

two

d)

one

9.
A monorail is a railroad with just one track that is usually elevated above the ground as compared to a traditional train with two tracks. The word root "mono" means…
a)
one
b)
tracks
c)
elevated track
d)
railroad
10.
If a group sings in unison, they sing together. If two people speak in unison, they say the same exact words at the same time. The word root "son" means sound, so the word root "uni" must mean…
a)
singing
b)
speaking
c)
multiple
d)
singular
11.
If you've ever had to do repeatedly do something and felt bored because it lacked variety, you've experienced the feeling of monotony. When something is repetitive and unchanging, it can be monotonous. The word root "ton" literally means sound or pitch, so the so the word root "mono" suggests...
a)
boredom
b)
same
c)
more than one feeling
d)
repetitive tasks
12.

If a country makes a unilateral decision, they do something without talking to anyone else or asking permission in the decision making. The word root "lateral" means side, so the word root "uni" means…

a)

decision

b)

talking

c)

one

d)

not collaborating

13.

Q3: The word root "mono" means

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

14.

Q3: The word root "uni" means

a)

four

b)

three

c)

two

d)

one