MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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The prefix "semi-" refers to which of the following?

Whole
Half, partly
With, together
Around

The correct answer is: Half, partly

The prefix "semi-" means "half" or "partly." This prefix is derived from Latin and is often used to indicate that something is not fully one thing, but rather a portion of it. For example, the word "semicircle" refers to half of a circle, and "semiannual" indicates something that occurs twice a year, or half of a full annual occurrence. Understanding the meaning of this prefix can help in deciphering the definitions of various words that contain it. The other options refer to different meanings: "whole" pertains to completeness, "with, together" signifies being in conjunction or collaboration, and "around" relates to encircling or surrounding something. Therefore, the correct understanding of "semi-" as "half, partly" distinguishes it clearly from these other concepts.