Question

which word contains a prefix that means distance? choose one option a telegraph b intercession c predecessors d forefathers

Explanation:

• Analyze each option's prefix:
• Option A: "telegraph" has the prefix "tele -", which means "distance" (e.g., "television" for seeing at a distance, "telephone" for hearing at a distance).
• Option B: "intercession" has "inter -", meaning "between".
• Option C: "predecessors" has "pre -", meaning "before".
• Option D: "forefathers" has "fore -", meaning "before" or "front".

Only "telegraph" has a prefix meaning distance.

Answer:

A. telegraph