MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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Which of the following prefixes means "many"?

Uni-
Ploy-
De-
Contra-

The correct answer is: Ploy-

The prefix that means "many" is "poly-," which is derived from Greek, meaning "much" or "multiple." This prefix is commonly used in English to form words that signify a large number or variety of something. For example, "polytheism" refers to the belief in many gods, and "polygamy" refers to the practice of having multiple spouses. The other prefixes don't convey the meaning of "many." "Uni-" means one, as seen in words like "unicorn," which refers to a single-horned creature. "De-" serves to indicate removal or reversal, such as in "deconstruct," meaning to take apart or analyze. "Contra-" indicates opposition, as in "contradict," which means to speak against or show contradiction. Therefore, recognizing "poly-" as the prefix meaning "many" is key to understanding its application in various terms.