Question

Choose the correct option :If ‘ inter’ means between as in interstate , ‘intra’ as in intravenous means _________.

• A. into
• B. onto
• C. within
• D. without

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The prefix ‘inter’ signifies a relationship ‘between’ two or more entities, as in the word 'interstate', referring to actions or things involving two or more states. Similarly, the prefix ‘intra’ describes something occurring ‘within’ a single entity. For example, 'intravenous' refers to something occurring within or administered through a vein. Therefore, when given the options:

• into
• onto
• within
• without

The correct option to fill in the blank for the meaning of ‘intra’ is: within.