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Prefix contra- and counter- (against, opposite)

Quiz by Rich Peters

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  • Q1
    A person would be arrested if he were caught with this.
    contraband
    120s
  • Q2
    Pressure from your friends can often cause you to do something that is ______________________
    contrarian
    contraption
    counterfeit
    counterintuitive
    120s
  • Q3
    "I disagree, I think air pollution is helpful not harmful." Which word would describe the person who said this?
    contrary
    counterexample
    contrast
    counterfeit
    120s
  • Q4
    The weight was use to balance another weight.
    contrasting
    counterbalance
    counterexample
    contradictory
    120s
  • Q5
    It is rude to _____________________ what someone is saying if you don't know all of the facts.
    contradict
    contrast
    contrary
    counterfeit
    120s
  • Q6
    Which word describes the girl who wore pajamas to school just because she felt like it?
    contrast
    counterintuitive
    contrarian
    counterfeit
    120s
  • Q7
    What are you trying to do when you identify ways taht black bears are different from grizzly bears?
    contrarian
    counterexample
    contrast
    counterfeit
    120s
  • Q8
    This type of money is made in the United States more often than in any other country.
    contrarian
    counterfeit
    counterintuitive
    contraband
    120s
  • Q9
    The water in sinks and toilets in the countries south of the equator drains in this direction.
    contraband
    contrary
    contrast
    counterclockwise
    120s
  • Q10
    The mayor said,"We have heard Mr. Olson's opinion on tax changes. What do you have to say to support your opinion, Mr. Guzman?" Mr. Guzman is running against Mr. Olson in the election. What will he provide?
    counterfeit
    contrarian
    counterexample
    contrast
    120s

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