Which prefix means 'over, more'?

• A. Re-
• B. Semi-
• C. Super-
• D. Un-

Answer: (C)

Prefixes show how a word’s meaning shifts. Here, the focus is on a prefix that adds a sense of “over” or “more.” The prefix that fits this idea is one that means above, beyond, or greater in degree. You can see it in words like superhuman (more than human), supervise (to oversee), or supermarket (a large market). Other prefixes work differently: re- means again or back, semi- means half or partial, and un- means not or opposite. So this prefix best captures the sense of “over, more.”