Question

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

1. premature
2. monotone
3. bilingual
4. export: send out
5. prehistoric
6. subterranean: under
7. international: between
8. reread: read again

a. speaks two languages
b. before the expected time
c. copy or write again
d. one company in
c. to remove or
f. not ready
g. multi

Explanation:

1. For "premature"

Step1: Analyze the prefix "pre"

The prefix "pre" means "before" (from the table: pre = before). The word "mature" relates to being ready or developed. So "premature" should mean before the expected time of being ready.

Step2: Match with the options

Looking at the options, option b is "before the expected time", which matches the meaning of "premature" (pre - before + mature - ready/developed, so before ready/expected time).

2. For "monotone"

Step1: Analyze the prefix "mono"

The prefix "mono" means "one" (from the table: mono = one). "Tone" here can relate to a single tone or a single company in context (as per the options, option d is "one company in...").

Step2: Match with the options

Option d is "one company in...", and "monotone" with "mono" (one) and "tone" (can be related to a single entity like a company in some contexts) matches option d.

3. For "bilingual"

Step1: Analyze the prefix "bi"

The prefix "bi" means "two" (from the table: bi = two). "Lingual" relates to language. So "bilingual" should mean speaking two languages.

Step2: Match with the options

Option a is "speaks two languages", which matches the meaning of "bilingual" (bi - two + lingual - language, so two languages).

Answer:

s:

1. premature: b. before the expected time
2. monotone: d. one company in...
3. bilingual: a. speaks two languages