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Para

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
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1.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'para-' in the word 'parachute'?

a)

Above

b)

Beside

c)

Against

d)

Through

2.

Which of the following words uses 'para-' to mean 'beside'?

a)

Paralegal

b)

Paradox

c)

Paralyze

d)

Paragon

3.

In the sentence 'The paramedic arrived quickly,' what does 'paramedic' mean?

a)

A doctor

b)

A nurse

c)

A medical assistant

d)

A medical professional who provides emergency care

4.

Identify the correct sentence:

a)

The paralegal and the lawyer works together.

b)

The paralegal and the lawyer work together.

c)

The paralegal and the lawyer working together.

d)

The paralegal and the lawyer worked together.

5.

What is the function of 'para-' in the word 'paraphrase'?

a)

To indicate similarity

b)

To indicate opposition

c)

To indicate support

d)

To indicate a summary

6.

Which sentence uses 'para-' correctly?

a)

She wore a paracoat to stay warm.

b)

He used a paracord for climbing.

c)

They enjoyed a paraview of the city.

d)

The paracar was fast.

7.

What does 'paradox' mean?

a)

A statement that seems contradictory but may be true

b)

A type of medical condition

c)

A type of legal assistant

d)

A type of parachute

8.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'paralyze':

a)

The loud noise paralyzed the crowd.

b)

The loud noise para the crowd.

c)

The loud noise paralyzes the crowd.

d)

The loud noise paralyzing the crowd.

9.

What is the role of 'para-' in the word 'paranormal'?

a)

To indicate normalcy

b)

To indicate beyond or outside

c)

To indicate similarity

d)

To indicate opposition

10.

Which of the following is a correct use of 'parapet'?

a)

He leaned over the parapet to see the view.

b)

She used a parapet to write her notes.

c)

They cooked dinner on the parapet.

d)

The parapet was a type of fruit.

11.

In literature, what is a 'parable'?

a)

A short story with a moral lesson

b)

A type of poem

c)

A type of novel

d)

A type of play

12.

What does 'paragon' mean?

a)

A model of excellence

b)

A type of medical condition

c)

A type of legal assistant

d)

A type of parachute

13.

Which sentence uses 'paraphrase' correctly?

a)

She paraphrased the article for clarity.

b)

She para the article for clarity.

c)

She paraphrases the article for clarity.

d)

She paraphrasing the article for clarity.

14.

What is the meaning of 'paraphernalia'?

a)

Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment

b)

A type of legal document

c)

A type of medical condition

d)

A type of parachute

15.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

The paramedic and the doctor was on duty.

b)

The paramedic and the doctor were on duty.

c)

The paramedic and the doctor is on duty.

d)

The paramedic and the doctor be on duty.

16.

What does 'paralyze' mean?

a)

To cause to be unable to move

b)

To cause to be happy

c)

To cause to be sad

d)

To cause to be excited

17.

Which of the following words uses 'para-' to mean 'against'?

a)

Parachute

b)

Paradox

c)

Paralyze

d)

Parasol

18.

What is the meaning of 'parasol'?

a)

A light umbrella used to give shade from the sun

b)

A type of medical condition

c)

A type of legal assistant

d)

A type of parachute

19.

In the sentence 'The paralegal assisted the lawyer,' what does 'paralegal' mean?

a)

A legal assistant

b)

A type of lawyer

c)

A type of judge

d)

A type of court case

20.

What is the function of 'para-' in the word 'parapet'?

a)

To indicate a protective wall

b)

To indicate a type of clothing

c)

To indicate a type of food

d)

To indicate a type of vehicle

21.

Which sentence uses 'paragon' correctly?

a)

She is a paragon of virtue.

b)

She is a para of virtue.

c)

She is a paragons of virtue.

d)

She is a paragoning of virtue.

22.

What does 'paraphrase' mean?

a)

To restate in different words

b)

To write a poem

c)

To sing a song

d)

To draw a picture

23.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'paraphernalia':

a)

The camping paraphernalia was packed in the car.

b)

The camping para was packed in the car.

c)

The camping paraphernalias was packed in the car.

d)

The camping paraphernalia were packed in the car.

24.

What is the role of 'para-' in the word 'paralegal'?

a)

To indicate assistance

b)

To indicate opposition

c)

To indicate similarity

d)

To indicate a summary

25.

Which of the following is a correct use of 'paradox'?

a)

The statement was a paradox, seeming false but true.

b)

The statement was a para, seeming false but true.

c)

The statement was a paradoxes, seeming false but true.

d)

The statement was a paradoxing, seeming false but true.