MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'ex-'?

Out
After
Before
Without

The correct answer is: Out

The prefix 'ex-' primarily means "out" or "from." It is derived from Latin, where it conveys the idea of something being moved out of a place or originating from something. For example, in the word "exhale," it indicates the action of breathing out. Similarly, in "extract," it signifies taking something out from a larger whole. This prefix is important in understanding various words in the English language, as it often denotes removal or a motion away from a specific point or idea. The other options represent different prefixes with distinct meanings, which do not apply in this context.