Prefixes:De-, Bi-, and Com-

What does the prefix "de-" generally mean?

• Up

• Two

• With

• Down or remove

Which word does NOT use the prefix "bi-" correctly?

• Bicycle

• Bilingual

• Bipolar

• Bimonthly

In the word "compress," what does the prefix "com-" suggest?

• Together

• Against

• Without

• Around

Which word is an antonym of "activate"?

• Deactivate

• Reactivate

• Proactivate

• Inactivate

What does "bifurcate" mean?

• To come together

• To split into two

• To remove completely

• To go around

How often does a "biannual" event occur?

• Every two years

• Twice a year

• Every month

• Every two months

What's the best definition of "decompose"?

• To break down

• To put together

• To move away

• To change color

What does "bilingual" literally mean?

• Speaking loudly

• Speaking two languages

• Writing in two styles

• Thinking twice

Which word means "to put or bring together"?

• Decompress

• Combine

• Bifurcate

• Deactivate

If "de-" means "down" or "away," what might "devalue" mean?

• To increase in value

• To determine the value

• To decrease in value

• To value twice as much