Read the sentence. Mark Twain is a pseudonym for the writer’s legal name, Samuel L. Clemens. Based on the prefix, pseudo- , what does the word “pseudonym” mean?
Answer
A
given name
B
legal name
C
real name
D
fake name
Explanation
The prefix pseudo- means “false” or “fake.” A pseudonym is therefore a fake name a writer uses instead of their real name. The correct choice is “fake name.”
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