Question

read the selection. kat couldnt believe the misfortune of losing his favorite pen. how does knowing the meaning of the prefix \mis - \ help the reader to know the meaning of misfortune? ① it explains why losing the pen was a surprise. ② it reminds people to take care of favorite things. ③ it shows that losing the pen was not something good. ④ it indicates that some people feel upset about losing things.

Explanation:

The prefix "mis -" often has a negative connotation. "Misfortune" implies something bad has happened. Losing a favorite pen is a negative event, and the prefix helps convey that it's not a good thing.

Answer:

C. It shows that losing the pen was not something good