This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: What is the purpose of a prefix? A) To combine a root and a suffix B) To be the foundation of ... (Read 76 times)

Mollykgkg

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 529
What is the purpose of a prefix?
 
  A) To combine a root and a suffix
  B) To be the foundation of the word
  C) To alter the meaning of a root
  D) To shorten a lengthy word or phrase

Question 2

The prefix is ________ of a word.
 
  A) at the beginning
  B) the root
  C) at the end
  D) the vowel attached to the root



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

chloejackso

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) The vowel added to a root to combine it with a suffix is the combining form.
B) The root is the foundation of a word.
C) Correct.
D) An abbreviation is a shortened word or phrase.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The prefix is attached to the root.
C) A suffix is at the end.
D) The vowel makes a combining form.





 

Did you know?

Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the world. Most children who develop asthma have symptoms before they are 5 years old.

Did you know?

The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.

Did you know?

One way to reduce acid reflux is to lose two or three pounds. Most people lose weight in the belly area first when they increase exercise, meaning that heartburn can be reduced quickly by this method.

Did you know?

About 3% of all pregnant women will give birth to twins, which is an increase in rate of nearly 60% since the early 1980s.

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library