Question

a prefix is a letter or group of letters placed before the beginning of a word that can cha
the word’s meaning. sometimes prefixes are separated from the word with a hyphen, an
sometimes they are not. sometimes different prefixes can have the same meaning. wher
you can identify the prefix of a word, you can make a strong educated guess about the
word’s meaning.

according to the text, a prefix can
a be found at the end of a word.
b help a reader know if a word is important or not.
c be found in the middle of a word.
d change a word’s meaning.

Explanation:

• Option A: The text says a prefix is placed before the beginning of a word, so it can't be at the end. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The text mentions prefixes help guess a word's meaning, not its importance. Eliminate B.
• Option C: A prefix is at the beginning, not the middle. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The text states "A prefix... can change the word’s meaning", so D matches.

Answer:

D. change a word’s meaning.