1. tri-

2.  Definition: “three”

3. Examples tri- ExamplesMeaning tricycle“three wheels” triangle“three angles” triceratops“three, near the eyes” triceps“three-ended muscle”

4. Sentence Examples  The Dodgers completed a triple play in the ninth inning.  Mr. Olshan’s class is reading The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

5. Your Turn! 1. “three babies born from the same egg” __________ 2. “three athletic events in one competition”_____________ 3. “having three angles” _________ 4. “three combined stories” ________ 5. “an extinct animal that had three horns” ______________ triplets triathlon triangle trilogy triceratops

6. Answers 1. “three babies born from the same egg” triplets 2. “three athletic events in one competition” triathlon 3. “having three angles” triangle 4. “three combined stories” trilogy 5. “an extinct animal that had three horns” triceratops triplets triathlon triangle trilogy triceratops