numbers 5-10, down and away, beside, between, and among

If "debark" means to exit a ship, what does the prefix "de-" suggest about its meaning?

• To go upward

• To stay in one place

• To go away from or down

• To build something new

The prefix "tele-" means "far" or "distance." What does "telepathy" mean?

• A conversation in person

• Communication over a long distance without speaking

• A written message

• Communication through speech

Which of the following best defines "intercede" based on the prefix "inter-"?

• To argue for oneself

• To act between two parties to restore peace

• To stay out of a situation

• To give a speech in public

A "parable" is a simple story from which a moral can be drawn. What does the prefix "para-" suggest about this type of story?

• It is a historical account

• It is beside or beyond a literal meaning

• It is a true event

• It is a completely fictional tale

If a shape is an "octagon," how many sides does it have?

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

• Nine

What does the word "catacomb" most likely mean based on the prefix "cata-"?

• A mountain peak

• An underground cave or tomb

• A type of ancient building

• A place for public speeches

If "epidermis" refers to the outer layer of skin, what does the prefix "epi-" tell us?

• That it is on or above the surface

• That it is inside the body

• That it is beneath another layer

• That it moves around the body

The word "quintuplet" refers to one of five offspring born at the same time. What does the prefix "quint-" indicate?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

How often does a "septennial" event occur?

• Every five years

• Every seven years

• Every nine years

• Every ten years

If "decade" refers to ten years, what does the prefix "dec-" mean?

• Five

• Seven

• Eight

• Ten