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In the word "circumnavigation," the Latin prefix "circum" means to move in which of the following directions?

A. Sideways

B. Forward

C. Around

D. Up

Answer Explanation:

As the word states, “circum” is around, which is also descriptive of the word circumference, which shows the area around something.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Which of the following transitional expressions should a student use to compare two ideas?

    A. In addition

    B. Likewise

    C. Therefore

    D. For instance

    Answer Explanation

    likewise is used when you are comparing two methods, states, or situations and saying that they are similar .

  • Q #2: Wow, that was a fast car! Which of the following parts of speech is the word "Wow" in the sentence above?

    A. Preposition

    B. Conjunction

    C. Adverb

    D. Interjection

    Answer Explanation

    The word “wow” can certainly be marked as an interjection as the word is in use to show the emotion of “surprise” of the speaker about the ability of the addressed person to qualify the hurdle in the first attempt.

  • Q #3: According to the prefix "pre-", which of the following words defines "preliminary"?

    A. Introductory

    B. Anticipatory

    C. Concluding

    D. Repeating

    Answer Explanation

    Preliminary is what comes first and hence best shows the introductory parts.