Question

q: what does ex- mean in avoid
a. without, outside of
b. out of, from
c. within, inside of
d. im not sure

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of the prefix "ex - " in "avoid", we analyze the meaning of "avoid". "Avoid" means to stay away from or keep out of something. The prefix "ex - " in "avoid" (etymologically, considering word roots) has the sense of "out of" or "from" in this context. Option a's "without, outside of" doesn't fit as well as option b. Option c's "within, inside of" is the opposite of what "avoid" implies. Option d is not a valid answer as we can determine the meaning.

Answer:

b. out of, from