MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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Which prefix indicates similarity or equality?

In-
Homo-
Hyper-
Mal-

The correct answer is: Homo-

The prefix "homo-" is derived from the Greek word meaning 'same' or 'similar'. It is used to indicate similarity or equality in various contexts. For example, in biological terms, "homologous" refers to structures that are similar because of shared ancestry, while in chemistry, "homogeneous" describes a mixture that has the same uniform composition throughout. Understanding the meaning of prefixes is crucial as they can significantly alter the meaning of the root words to which they are attached. The other prefixes provided do not carry the same implication of similarity or equality. For instance, "in-" generally signifies negation or the opposite, "hyper-" indicates excess or exaggeration, and "mal-" suggests something is bad or wrongful. Thus, "homo-" is the most appropriate choice for indicating similarity or equality.