MONO-
The Latin prefix "mono" means...
One
The Latin prefix "bi" means...
Two
The Latin prefix "geo" means...
Earth
The Latin suffix "ology" means...
The study of
A trilogy is a story told in three parts. What do you think the prefix tri- means?
Three
What does the word monopoly mean?
What does the word biennial mean?
happening every two years
Geometry is a class students take for which core subject?
Math
What does psychology mean?
The study of the mind.
If the definition of biology is the study of living things, what do you think is the meaning of the prefix bio?
acceptable answers: life, living things
While on vacation, I saw the famous 8-foot-high ____________ .
monolith
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Are you _________ ? Because if you can speak two languages, you will have more job opportunities than someone who is not.
bilingual
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I love to look at maps of countries and cities, _____________________ is my favorite subject.
geography
Rachel loves rocks, minerals, and gems. What might she study in college?
Geology
Prevent means to stop something from happening before it occurs.
Predict means to say something will happen before it does.
What does prejudge mean?
To pass judgment before you know all of the facts.
Also acceptable: To decide before you know all of the facts.
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The gentlemen of the past used ________ to take a closer look at something.
monocles
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The animal kingdom is full of many _________, like kangaroos.
bipeds
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George loved to study rocks, he will do well in _________________.
geology
Mr. Sharpee graduated from college with a degree that states he is an expert at analyzing a person's writing. He now works for the FBI. What does he specialize in?
graphology
A unicorn has only one horn. What do you think is the meaning of unicellular?
having only one cell
The words "park," "go," and "yes" fit into this category.
Monosyllabic
What is a synonym for bifocals?
glasses
This type of rock is hollow, and people collect them because of the beautiful crystals that form inside.
Skin is to ___________, as heart is to cardiology
dermatology
A student's parent yelled at them, "You absolutely cannot wear shorts in this subfreezing weather!"
What does the prefix "sub" mean?
below