Understanding Math Prefixes in English

What prefix is used for a five-sided polygon?

• Quint
• Penta
• Hexa
• Tetra

What is the term for an athletic competition with five events?

• Pentathlon
• Quintuplet
• Tetrathlon
• Decathlon

Which prefix comes from Latin?

• Penta
• Quad
• Quint
• Hepta

What is the common term used for a shape with four angles?

• Tetragon
• Quadrilateral
• Pentagon
• Hexagon

What does the prefix 'tri-' represent?

• Two
• Four
• Three
• Five

Which of the following words is derived from Greek?

• Unilateral
• Quadrilateral
• Pentagon
• Quintet

What is the meaning of the word 'triskaidekaphobia'?

• Fear of the number five
• Fear of the number twelve
• Fear of the number thirteen
• Fear of the number ten

How many sides does a hexagon have?

• Five
• Six
• Seven
• Eight

The prefix 'lateral' is commonly used in which context?

• Describing angles
• Talking about sides
• Naming competitions
• Identifying numbers

What is the main reason English uses different prefixes from Greek and Latin?

• Lack of vocabulary
• Borrowing from multiple languages
• Strict language rules
• Historical accuracy