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According to the prefix "inter-," which of the following phrases defines "interplanetary"?

A. Around a planet

B. Between planets

C. Above a planet

D. Beyond planets

Answer Explanation:

Inter in this case means “in between”

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Which of the following sentences contains formal language, rather than informal language?

    A. The blue-footed booby is a magnificent specimen.

    B. When traveling alone, be on the lookout for pick-pockets.

    C. If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen.

    D. I didn't want to tell on my friends, but the teacher gave me no choice.

    Answer Explanation

    Formal language is less personal than informal language. It is used when writing for professional or academic purposes like graduate school assignments . Formal language does not use colloquialisms, contractions or first-person pronouns such as "I" or "We." A is the correct use of formal language as there is no personal information or first person pronouns used to bring out the message.

  • Q #2: "The top-secret blueprints were for an intergalactic spaceship." Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix "inter-" as used in the sentence above?

    A. Past

    B. Among

    C. Into

    D. Below

    Answer Explanation

    The prefix "inter-" in this context indicates a sense of "among" or "between."

    It implies that the intergalactic spaceship exists or operates between different galaxies or within the realm of multiple galaxies.

  • Q #3: According to the prefix "inter-," which of the following phrases defines "interplanetary"?

    A. Around a planet

    B. Between planets

    C. Above a planet

    D. Beyond planets

    Answer Explanation

    Inter in this case means “in between”