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'Tri' This on For Size Trivia Quiz

I will give a word meaning, add the prefix 'tri' and match the new word to the correct definition. eg: TRI + maize = three cornered hat. Answer: Tricorn (TRI + corn = tricorn).

A matching quiz by leith90. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
leith90

Time
3 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
391,173

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
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Questions		Choices
1. Tri + Mr Jolson = ?		Photographer's need
2. Tri + Long Time = ?		Child's transport
3. Tri + legume case = ?		Court case
4. Tri + heavyweight = ?		Acted frivolously
5. Tri + baby's bed = ?		Set of three
6. Tri + short product plug = ?		Clan
7. Tri + by way of = ?		Type of fabric
8. Tri + flew the coop = ?		Moon of Neptune
9. Tri + is = ?		Minutiae
10. Tri + washer phase = ?		Prioritise

Select each answer

1. Tri + Mr Jolson = ?

2. Tri + Long Time = ?

3. Tri + legume case = ?

4. Tri + heavyweight = ?

5. Tri + baby's bed = ?

6. Tri + short product plug = ?

7. Tri + by way of = ?

8. Tri + flew the coop = ?

9. Tri + is = ?

10. Tri + washer phase = ?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Tri + Mr Jolson = ?

Answer: Court case

TRI + Al = Trial

Dubbed 'The World's Greatest Entertainer', Al Jolson was an American singer, comedian and actor.

A trial may be a court case, an ordeal or a test.

2. Tri + Long Time = ?

Answer: Prioritise

Tri + age = Triage

Usually in regards to patients, triage is a way of sorting them according to severity and urgency of care.

3. Tri + legume case = ?

Answer: Photographer's need

Tri + pod = tripod

A tripod is a three-legged camera stand.

4. Tri + heavyweight = ?

Answer: Moon of Neptune

Tri + ton = Triton.

Triton is Neptune's largest moon and was named for the Greek God of the sea.

5. Tri + baby's bed = ?

Answer: Type of fabric

Tri + cot = Tricot

Tricot is a thin, run-resistant fabric often used in underwear and swimwear.

6. Tri + short product plug = ?

Answer: Set of three

Tri + ad = triad.

A triad is a set of three components, eg: for a fire to flourish, it must have a triad of heat, fuel and oxygen.

A triad may also mean a Chinese branch of organised crime.

7. Tri + by way of = ?

Answer: Minutiae

Tri + via = trivia

Trivia is a hodge-podge of information of little value. Unless you happen to be a spermologer (spermologist).

8. Tri + flew the coop = ?

Answer: Acted frivolously

Tri + fled = trifled

To trifle with something is not to give the respect a person or situation deserves. A trifle is also a custard dessert or a small amount. You cannot have a trifle of trifle however, unless you have very strong will power.

9. Tri + is = ?

Answer: Clan

Tri + be = tribe.

A tribe is a community of people usually sharing ancient ancestors, customs and religions.

10. Tri + washer phase = ?

Answer: Child's transport

Tri + cycle = tricycle

A tricycle is a velocipede with three wheels, usually a large one in the front and two smaller ones at the back.

Source: Author leith90

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