Which morpheme means 'above'?

Which morpheme means 'above'?

• A. -trophy
• B. Supra-
• C. Mast-
• D. Rhexis

Answer: (B)

The concept tested is recognizing a morpheme that conveys a position of location, specifically "above." The prefix that means above is supra-. It’s used in terms like supraclavicular (above the clavicle) and supraspinatus (above the spine of the scapula), showing its job as signaling a higher position or location. The other morphemes don’t indicate above: -trophy refers to growth or nourishment (as in hypertrophy), mast- relates to the breast or mammary gland, and rhexis means rupture or tearing. So supra- is the one that indicates “above.”

The concept tested is recognizing a morpheme that conveys a position of location, specifically "above." The prefix that means above is supra-. It’s used in terms like supraclavicular (above the clavicle) and supraspinatus (above the spine of the scapula), showing its job as signaling a higher position or location.

The other morphemes don’t indicate above: -trophy refers to growth or nourishment (as in hypertrophy), mast- relates to the breast or mammary gland, and rhexis means rupture or tearing. So supra- is the one that indicates “above.”