MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

The prefix 'vis-' is associated with what action?

1. Capable of being

2. To see

3. All, everywhere

4. In the style of, like

The correct answer is: To see

The prefix 'vis-' is derived from Latin, where it is associated with the concept of sight or seeing. Words that include this prefix often pertain to vision or visibility, such as 'visual' (relating to seeing), 'vision' (the ability to see), and 'evidence' (which implies seeing or witnessing something that supports a claim). This connection to the action of seeing highlights the prefix's role in forming words that relate to perception through sight. Other options represent different prefixes or root meanings, but they do not align with the core meaning associated with 'vis-.' For instance, terms related to 'capable of being' would typically employ the prefix 'able,' while 'all, everywhere' might use 'uni-' or 'pan-.' Similarly, 'in the style of, like' is associated more with the suffix '-esque' or other comparative forms, rather than 'vis-.'