8 Questions
What does the prefix 'ab-' generally mean?
away from, down
Which of the following is the correct meaning of the prefix 'con-/co-/com-/col-'?
together
What does the prefix 'circum-' generally mean?
around, circle
Which of the following is the correct meaning of the prefix 'fore-'?
front, in advance
What does the prefix 'inter-' generally mean?
among, between
Which of the following is the correct meaning of the prefix 'para-'?
beside, irregular, beyond
What does the prefix 'sub-' generally mean?
under, below
Which of the following is the correct meaning of the prefix 'syn-/sym-'?
together
Study Notes
Prefixes and Their Meanings
Location and Movement
- The prefix ab- means away from, down.
- The prefix ad- means towards.
- The prefix circum- means around, circle.
- The prefix con-/co-/com-/col- means together.
Movement and Direction
- The prefix dia- means through, across.
- The prefix equi- means equal.
- The prefix ex- means out of, not.
- The prefix fore- means front, in advance.
Relationships and Positions
- The prefix in- means in, on, not.
- The prefix inter- means among, between.
- The prefix para- means beside, irregular, beyond.
- The prefix peri- means around, near.
Action and Intensity
- The prefix per- means thoroughly, through.
- The prefix pro- means before, forward.
- The prefix sub- means under, below.
- The prefix syn-/sym- means together.
Distance and Connection
- The prefix tele- means afar, at a distance.
- The prefix trans- means through, across, beyond.
Identify the correct meaning of prefixes related to location and movement. Choose the right option for each prefix, including ab-, ad-, and circum-.
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