Question

Choose the correct prefix to the word ‘continental'.

• A. non
• B. un
• C. mis
• D. trans

Hint:

Remember:
• trans- = across (transport, transatlantic, transcontinental)
• mis- = wrong (mislead)
• un- = not (unhappy)
• non- = absence of (nonviolent)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: A prefix is a group of letters added before a word to change its meaning. Some common prefixes are:
• un- = not
• non- = absence of
• mis- = wrongly
• trans- = across or beyond

Step 1: Understand the meaning of “continental”.
The word continental means: \[ \text{Relating to a continent.} \]

Step 2: Add each prefix mentally.

• Noncontinental -- uncommon in standard usage.
• Uncontinental -- incorrect.
• Miscontinental -- incorrect.
• Transcontinental -- extending across a continent.

Step 3: Identify the valid English word.
The word \[ \boxed{\text{Transcontinental}} \] is a standard English word meaning: \[ \text{Extending across or spanning an entire continent.} \] Examples include:
• Transcontinental Railway
• Transcontinental Flight

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Hence, the correct prefix is: \[ \boxed{\text{trans-}} \]