The elements mono- and poly- are combining forms taken from which language?
Italian
Greek
Chinese
All words that start with mono- basically mean approximately "more-than-one something".
True
False
Pick the right term:
A _________ can speak one language.
Monoglot
Polyglot
By definition, poly- does not specify the quantity.
True
False
A theatrical play or drama for one performer only.
Monodrama
Polydrama
Because the battery case is a _________ construction, made from a single piece of rubber, it's virtually leak-proof.
Monobloc
Polybloc
Pick the right term:
A man who has more than one wife.
Monogamy
Polygamy
Any religion with more than one god, whether it's two or a thousand, is _________.
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
Pick the right term:
It didn't matter what I tried to say, she just went on and on with her boring old __________ all about herself.
Monologue
Polylogue
A total ownership or control of something by a single person or entity.
Monopoly
Polymono
A flat shape with three or more straight sides and angles.
Monogon
Polygon
Who is a person of great knowledge or learning?
Monomath
Polymath
A clinic or hospital that treats various types of disease.
Monoclinic
Polyclinic
He wears a _______ in his right eye.
Monocle
Polycle
It used to be that England was almost entirely __________, but recently more and more people are learning a foreign language.
Monolingual
Polylingual
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