Question

word skills: prefixes
a prefix is a syllable or group of syllables that comes at the beginning of a word and has a special meaning. you can add a prefix to another word or root word to change the meaning of the original word or to create a new word. look at the list of common prefixes below and the examples of each one.

now match the columns. write the letter of the correct definition in the space next to the word. use your dictionary if you need to. the first one is done for you.

1. premature b a. speaks two languages
2. monotone b. before the expected time
3. bilingual c. copy or write again
4. exhale d. one company in control of an entire business
5. subtitle e. to remove or pull out
6. interstellar f. not ready
7. polygon g. multiply by three
8. tripod h. many - sided figure
9. unprepared i. translation on a foreign film
10. reorder j. one constant tone of voice
11. preface k. come between
12. monopoly l. not sure
13. extract m. train that travels under the ground
14. biweekly n. breathe out
15. subway o. between the stars
16. triple p. ask for supplies again
17. polygamy q. every two weeks
18. interfere r. three - legged support
19. rewrite s. introduction to a book; foreword
20. uncertain t. many wives for one husband

Explanation:

2. monotone

The prefix "mono - " means "one". "Monotone" has the prefix "mono - " and the root "tone" (related to sound). So it should mean one constant tone of voice, which matches option j.

The prefix "bi - " means "two". "Bilingual" has the prefix "bi - " and the root "lingual" (related to language). So it means speaks two languages, which matches option a.

The prefix "ex - " means "out". "Exhale" has the prefix "ex - " and the root "hale" (related to breathing). So it means breathe out, which matches option n.

Answer:

j

3. bilingual