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The passage says, “This sounds good: ‘Pete’s Pest Control:
Squirrel, skunk, and bat specialists.’” What is the meaning of the word specialist?
A) In a distinctive or special manner
B) The state of being special
C) One with knowledge of a special subject
D) Not special
Correct response: C (Use prefixes and suffixes to determine word meaning)
Th suff -ist, meaning “one who,” combines with the word special to mean “one who has special knowledge.”
Incorrect choices:
A This meaning would fit an adverb, such
as specially.
B This meaning would fit a word with a noun
suffix (such as -ness or -hood).
D This meaning would need a negative prefix,
such as non- or un-.