The Prefix Poly

What does the prefix 'Poly' mean?

Polygraph

• A lie detector - records changes in the body

• A plane figure with at least three straight sides and angles, and typically five or more

• A person who knows and is able to use several languages

• A substance that has a molecular structure consisting chiefly or entirely of a large number of similar units bonded together

What does the prefix 'Poly' mean? Fill in the blank: Poly means _______.

• Many

• Few

• Single

• None

What is a polygon?

• A closed plane figure with many straight lines that connect.

• A type of fruit.

• A musical instrument.

• A type of clothing.

Fill in the blank: The word 'Polychromatic' means _________.

• Polychromatic refers to something that exhibits multiple colors.

• Polychromatic refers to something that is colorless.

• Polychromatic refers to something that is monochrome.

• Polychromatic refers to something that is transparent.

What does the term 'Polydactyl' mean?

• Having many fingers or toes (more than the normal number).

• Having no fingers or toes.

• Having webbed fingers or toes.

• Having extra joints in fingers or toes.

What is a polynomial?

• A mathematical expression involving a sum of powers in one or more variables multiplied by coefficients

• A type of geometric shape

• A type of chemical compound

• A type of musical instrument

Polytheism is the belief in many different ________.

• gods.

• planets.

• languages.

• cultures.

What is a Polyclinic?

• A hospital that treats many different kinds of diseases.

• A clinic that specializes in dental care.

• A facility that only provides emergency services.

• A center for alternative medicine treatments.

What is the definition of a Polyglot?

• A person who knows how to speak, write, or read many different languages.

• A person who only speaks one language.

• A person who studies ancient languages.

• A person who creates new languages.