MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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What does the prefix 'ab-' indicate?

Before or previous
In or on
From or away
To or toward

The correct answer is: From or away

The prefix 'ab-' indicates a movement away from something or separation. It originates from Latin, where it is used to denote a sense of distance or removal, such as in words like 'absent' (away from presence) or 'abduct' (to lead away from). This prefix often helps convey that something is being taken away or is in a state of detachment from a reference point. Options such as meanings related to 'before or previous,' 'in or on,' or 'to or toward' do not align with the established usage of 'ab-', which specifically emphasizes a notion of being separated or moving away.