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Difficulty: EasyCommon Prefixes

Fill in the blank with the common prefix that means 'before' to correctly complete the sentence.

Answer:To ensure safety, the pilot completed a 【pre】flight inspection before departure.

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pre (or pre-)
The prefix 'pre-' is a standard Latin prefix meaning 'before' or 'in advance of'. Combining 'pre-' with 'flight' creates 'preflight', which describes procedures performed prior to taking off.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the required semantic meaning from the context clues.
The context specifies an action occurring 'before departure' and asks for a prefix meaning 'before'.
Understanding the target relationship establishes which prefix category (temporal) is needed.
2
Select the common English prefix that denotes 'before' or 'prior to'.
The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.
Attaching 'pre-' to the base word 'flight' forms the compound term 'preflight', meaning taking place before a flight.

Key Concept

The prefix 'pre-' indicates 'before' or 'prior to' in time, order, or rank.
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