Question

1. match the prefix to its meaning
2. sub
3. inter
4. pre

a. before
b. under
c. between

1. in the sentence, \the earthquake was followed by several aftershocks,\ the prefix after - most nearly means-

before
opposite
beneath
later

Explanation:

1. The prefix "sub -" commonly means "under", for example in "subway" (under the way/ground).
2. The prefix "inter -" means "between", like in "international" (between nations).
3. The prefix "pre -" means "before", as in "preview" (view before).
4. In the word "aftershocks", "after -" means "later" as the aftershocks come later than the main earthquake.

Answer:

1. sub - b. Under
2. inter - c. Between
3. pre - a. Before
4. Later