Question

how does knowing that the morpheme ante means \prior\ help a reader know the meaning of the word antechambers? (1 point)
it helps them know that it means the \first to do something.\
it helps them know that it means \an individual that is found in front of a line.\
it helps them know that it means \a room that comes before other rooms.\
it helps them know that it means \going somewhere first.\

Explanation:

The word "antechambers" is composed of the morpheme "ante" (meaning "prior" or "before") and "chambers" (meaning rooms). So, knowing "ante" means "prior" helps us understand that antechambers are rooms that come before other rooms. Let's analyze the options:

• The first option is incorrect as "antechambers" is not about "first to do something".
• The second option is incorrect as it refers to an individual in front of a line, which is not related to rooms.
• The third option (It helps them know that it means "a room that comes before other rooms.") is correct as it aligns with the meaning of "ante" (prior) and "chambers" (rooms).
• The fourth option is incorrect as "antechambers" is not about "going somewhere first".

Answer:

C. It helps them know that it means "a room that comes before other rooms." (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A - E, and the correct one is the third option as described. If the original options had different labels, adjust accordingly. Based on the given text, the correct option is the one stating "a room that comes before other rooms".)