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Pair a "Para" Trivia Quiz

Add a word to 'para' to form a new word. Only definitions or synonyms are given for both words. Figure out the answers to both sets of definitions and then pair them up correctly.

A matching quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
zorba_scank

Time
4 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
397,163

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

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8 / 10

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Questions		Choices
1. PARA + ? = Block of text		To climb
2. PARA + ? = One who lives off another		Idiom
3. PARA + ? = Umbrella		Slide
4. PARA + ? = Low wall or railing		Dear one
5. PARA + ? = Most Important		Chart
6. PARA + ? = Skydive		Sun
7. PARA + ? = Supernatural		Location
8. PARA + ? = Ancient Persian unit of distance		Vocalized
9. PARA + ? = Reword		Regular
10. PARA + ? = Guideline		Unit of length

Select each answer

1. PARA + ? = Block of text

2. PARA + ? = One who lives off another

3. PARA + ? = Umbrella

4. PARA + ? = Low wall or railing

5. PARA + ? = Most Important

6. PARA + ? = Skydive

7. PARA + ? = Supernatural

8. PARA + ? = Ancient Persian unit of distance

9. PARA + ? = Reword

10. PARA + ? = Guideline

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. PARA + ? = Block of text

Answer: Chart

Para + Graph = Paragraph

One of the many meanings of graph is a chart or diagram that provides a visual representation of data. The applications of this are manifold, ranging from economics to medicine and more.

2. PARA + ? = One who lives off another

Answer: Location

Para + Site = Parasite

A parasite is defined scientifically as an organism that lives off another. It is also used colloquially to describe a person who sponges off another.

3. PARA + ? = Umbrella

Answer: Sun

Para + Sol = Parasol

A parasol is an umbrella. However, while an umbrella is used as protection from rain, a parasol, as indicated by the name, is used for protection from the sun.

4. PARA + ? = Low wall or railing

Answer: Dear one

Para + Pet = Parapet

A parapet is a low embankment or fortification. It is common in forts and castles where it is found alongside terraces.

5. PARA + ? = Most Important

Answer: To climb

Para + mount = Paramount

Mount is used as a verb to describe the act of climbing onto something. It is also used as a noun to describe a steed or horse that is mounted and ridden.

6. PARA + ? = Skydive

Answer: Slide

Para + Chute = Parachute

A parachute is a device that inflates in air and is used to create a drag effect, slowing down the descend of a person or object.

7. PARA + ? = Supernatural

Answer: Regular

Para + Normal = Paranormal

Paranormal describes any activity which cannot be described by the usual scientific means.

8. PARA + ? = Ancient Persian unit of distance

Answer: Vocalized

Para + Sang = Parasang

A parasang is a historical unit of distance that was used in Persia (now Iran). The term can be traced back to the 5th century BC. It did not denote a fixed distance, though most sources peg it around 5.5 - 6.0 kilometers.

9. PARA + ? = Reword

Answer: Idiom

Para + Phrase = Paraphrase

Other synonyms of paraphrase are rewrite, restate, and interpret.

10. PARA + ? = Guideline

Answer: Unit of length

Para + Meter = Parameter

Parameters are set to define the scope and limitations of any particular activity or study.

Source: Author zorba_scank

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