Question

What is the prefix in the underlined word in the following sentence?

Martin was so embarrassed when he tripped because he hadn't tied his shoes.
A. as-
B. bar-
C. em-
D. embar-

Answer 1

Hi there! What is underlined?

Answer 2

embarrassed is underlined

Answer 3

Okay, A prefix is a word, letter, or number placed before another.

So, any guesses?

Answer 4

i think it could be C

Answer 5

as you can see, A and B can be eliminated because the word "embarrassed" doesn't begin with "as" or "bar"

Answer 6

you are correct :)

Answer 7

Yes, great! :)