What is the meaning of the Greek prefix para-?

Question

a. beside
b. perpendicular
c. far
d. circulating
18. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A Read the following sentences.
The teacher insisted that the students be conscientious as they did
their homework. He encouraged them to submit only the most accurate and
polished work.
Using context clues, what is the most likely meaning of the word conscientious as
it is used above?
a. creative
b. thorough
c. intellectual
d. competitive
Part B Which of the following phrases from the sentences provides the best
context clue for the answer to Part A?
a. teacher insisted
b. did their homework
c. encouraged them
d. accurate and polished
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: Conventions and Style
Identify the choice that best answers the question.
19. Which of the following sentences contains a compound subject?
a. Aria and Synco danced with each other until dawn.
b. Sierra is a creative welder, and her art is the best in the valley.
c. Gregorovich shows a quick grasp of computer programming.
d. Sharif is a fast runner, but Lianne is faster.

Answer 1

1. The meaning of the Greek prefix para- is: a. beside

2. Part A: The most likely meaning of the word "conscientious" as it is used above is: b. thorough

   Part B: The phrase from the sentences that provides the best context clue for the answer to Part A is: d. accurate and polished

3. The sentence that contains a compound subject is: a. Aria and Synco danced with each other until dawn.