Understanding the Prefix 'Sub-'

What does the prefix "sub-" mean in the word "submarine"?

• Above

• Below

• Beside

• Inside

Which of the following words means "to write below"?

• Subtitle

• Subtract

• Subscribe

• Submerge

What is the meaning of the word "subway"?

• A road above ground

• A train that travels underwater

• A path or road under the ground

• A bridge over a river

Which of the following words means "to go under water"?

• Subtract

• Submerge

• Subdivide

• Subtract

What does the word "subzero" mean?

• Above zero

• Below zero

• Equal to zero

• Near zero

Which of the following words means "a smaller part of a larger group"?

• Subset

• Subtract

• Submarine

• Submerge

What does the word "substandard" mean?

• Above standard

• Below standard

• Meeting the standard

• Exceeding the standard

Which of the following words means "to divide into smaller parts"?

• Subtract

• Subdivide

• Submerge

• Subdue

Which of the following words means "to take away"?

• Subtract

• Submerge

• Subdue

• Sublet

What does the word "subordinate" mean?

• Above in rank

• Equal in rank

• Lower in rank

• Higher in rank