MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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Which prefix means "first" or "early"?

mis-
bene-
fore-
prim-

The correct answer is: prim-

The prefix that means "first" or "early" is "prim-." This prefix originates from the Latin word "primus," which translates to "first." It is commonly found in words such as "primary," which refers to something that is first in importance or sequence, and "primitive," which denotes the earliest stages of development. In contrast, the other prefixes have different meanings: "mis-" typically refers to incorrectness or wrongness, "bene-" is related to goodness or well-being, and "fore-" generally indicates something that is before in time, but not necessarily first. Thus, "prim-" is the most precise choice for conveying the meaning of "first" or "early."