Question

language development: word study
identify the choice that best answers the question.
appear is a verb meaning \to become visible.\ the prefix dis - can be added to the word to form a new word, disappear. which answer choice best describes how the word changes when the prefix is added?
a it is still a verb but now means \vanish\ or \go out of sight.\
b it is now an adjective that means \vanish\ or \go out of sight.\
c it is now a noun that means \something that does not appear.\
d it is still a verb but means \something that does not appear.\

Explanation:

The base - word "appear" is a verb. When the prefix "dis -" is added to form "disappear", the word remains a verb. The prefix "dis -" often indicates the opposite or negation. "Appear" means to become visible, so "disappear" means to vanish or go out of sight.

Answer:

A. It is still a verb but now means "vanish" or "go out of sight"