MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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Which prefix means "in" or "into"?

In-
Hyper-
Over-
Para-

The correct answer is: In-

The prefix "in-" means "in" or "into," indicating a movement or an action that brings an object or subject into a particular place or condition. This prefix is derived from Latin and is commonly used in words like "insert" or "input," where it denotes the action of placing something inside or into another entity. This understanding of the prefix is essential in recognizing how it modifies the meaning of base words in the English language. The other prefixes have different meanings: "hyper-" typically denotes excess or over, "over-" indicates something that is above or higher, and "para-" implies alongside or beyond. Each of these prefixes provides a distinct contextual meaning that does not align with the concept of "in" or "into." Thus, only "in-" accurately represents the intended meaning in the question.