Word Knowledge - Morphemes Representing Numerals

Guided Practice

English word formation incorporates a variety of Latin and Greek morphemes that represent numerals (one, two, three, four, etc.). In considering a "morphographic analysis" of the words listed below, decide in your mind which part of the word constitutes a morpheme representing a numeral, and then select which numeral it represents from the pull-down menu. After you make your selection, an answer box at the bottom of the page will give you feedback.

  1. Monogram

    One: CORRECT! Mono- means ONE; a monogram is a sign of identity with initials (usually) combined into one symbol.

    Two: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  2. Quadriceps

    One: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Two: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Four: CORRECT! Quadri- means FOUR; the quadriceps is a muscle of the thigh divided into four parts.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  3. Tripod

    One: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Two: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Three: CORRECT! Tri- means THREE; a tripod is a three-legged stand.

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  4. Bisexual

    One: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Two: CORRECT! Bi- means TWO; bisexual means sexually oriented toward both (the two) sexes.

    Three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  5. Uniform

    One: CORRECT! Uni- means ONE; uniform means always having the same (one) form, manner, or degree.

    Two: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  6. Quadriplegic

    One: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Two: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Four: CORRECT! Quadri- means FOUR; a quadriplegic is a person having paralysis of both arms and both legs, that is, four limbs.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  7. Bigamist

    One: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Two: CORRECT! Bi- means TWO; a bigamist is a person who is married to two people at the same time.

    Three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  8. Monopoly

    One: CORRECT! Mono- means ONE; a monopoly is exclusive ownership by one person or one party.

    Two: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  9. Triangle

    One: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Two: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Three: CORRECT! Tri- means THREE; a triangle is a polygon with three sides.

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  10. Unison

    One: CORRECT! Uni- means ONE; unison means identity in musical pitch, or group singing as if by one voice.

    Two: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  11. Biceps

    One: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Two: CORRECT! Bi- means TWO; the biceps is a muscle found in the arm and in the leg that consists of two parts.

    Three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  12. Universal

    One: CORRECT! Uni- means ONE; universal means occurring or existing everywhere. In this case, the meaning of uni- is more difficult to recognize. The Latin origin of the word means turned toward one.

    Two: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  13. Bicycle

    One: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Two: CORRECT! Bi- means TWO; a bicycle is a vehicle with pedals, handlebars, and two wheels.

    Three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  14. Trimester

    One: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Two: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Three: CORRECT! Tri- means THREE; a trimester is one of three terms of an academic year.

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  15. Quadrangle

    One: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Two: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Four:CORRECT! Quadr- means FOUR; a quandrangle is a four-sided enclosure.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  16. Quadruplets

    One: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Two: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Four:CORRECT! Quadru- means FOUR; quandruplets are four babies born at one birth.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  17. Binomial

    One: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Two: CORRECT! Bi- means TWO; a binomial is a mathematical expression having two terms connected by a plus or a minus sign.

    Three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  18. Trio

    One: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Two: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Three: CORRECT! Tri- means THREE; a trio is a group of three (performers).

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  19. Bifocals

    One: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Two: CORRECT! Bi- means TWO; bifocals are lenses that have two focal lengths.three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Three: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

  20. Triceps

    One: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Two: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Three: CORRECT! Tri- means THREE; the triceps is a muscle that has three parts.

    Four: INCORRECT. Try again.

    Five: INCORRECT. Try again.

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