Plural, Multi/Poly, Mega

plural (adj)

• - the form of a word that refers to more than one person or thing - relating to or made up of more than one kind or group

• - involving two or more subject areas

• - Producing or seeming to produce light

• - describing a belief that there is more than one god

pluralism (n)

• - a situation where people of different social classes, religions, races, etc.,are together in a society but continue to have their different traditions and interests

• a person or organization having power or control in a particular, typically political or administrative, sphere

• a gum, spice, or other substance that is burned for the sweet smell it produces

• a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission

multiply (v)

• - to increase greatly in number or amount; to become much more numerous

• diminish in strength or quality; deteriorate

• buy or obtain (an asset or object for oneself

• To supply with light; to shine light on

polytheistic (adj)

• - describing a belief that there is more than one god

• - the form of a word that refers to more than one person or thing - relating to or made up of more than one kind or group

• - involving two or more subject areas

• : Producing or seeming to produce light

What does the root "plur" suggest in the word "plural"?

• Single

• Many

• Few

• None

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What does the root "poly" suggest in the word "polygon"?

• Few angles

• One angle

• Many angles

• No angles

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What does the prefix "poly-" mean in the word "polytheistic"?

• One

• Many

• Below

• Between

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What does the word "multitude" imply?

• A small group

• A large number

• A type of discipline

• A single entity

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The word "megaphone" uses the prefix "mega-". What does "mega-" imply about the megaphone?

• It makes a soft sound.

• It is very small.

• It amplifies sound greatly.

• It is outdated technology.

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The word "megabyte" includes the prefix "mega-". What does "mega-" suggest about the size of a megabyte?

• It is a small amount of data.

• It is a large amount of data.

• It is a moderate amount of data.

• It is an insignificant amount of data.

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