MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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Which prefix is associated with the meaning "poorly"?

  1. Magn-

  2. Hyper-

  3. Mal-

  4. Non-

The correct answer is: Mal-

The prefix that means "poorly" is commonly used in various terms to indicate a negative or inferior condition. The prefix "mal-" derives from Latin, where it signifies something that is bad, wrong, or poorly done. For instance, in words like "malfunction" or "malnutrition," "mal-" conveys a sense of deficiency or an adverse condition. Each of the other prefixes has distinct meanings that do not relate to the concept of "poorly." For example, "magn-" relates to greatness or large size, "hyper-" signifies an excess or overabundance, and "non-" indicates negation or absence but does not imply a poor quality. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify why "mal-" is the appropriate choice in this context.

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