MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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What does the prefix "prim-" mean?

  1. First, early

  2. War, warlike

  3. Equal

  4. Bad, poorly, not

The correct answer is: First, early

The prefix "prim-" comes from Latin, meaning "first" or "early." This prefix is found in several English words, such as "primary," which refers to the first in importance or order, and "primitive," which can denote something that is original or in its early stages. Understanding the meaning of "prim-" helps in deciphering the significance of various terms that contain this prefix, as they often relate to concepts of priority, precedence, or initial states. The other options correspond to different prefixes with distinct meanings unrelated to "prim-."