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dbose

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In which of the following words was the combining vowel dropped?
 
  A) hematocrit
  B) osteoblast
  C) basophil
  D) hematuria

Question 2

When a suffix is added to a word, it:
 
  A) makes the word plural.
  B) changes the meaning of the word.
  C) results in the opposite of the word.
  D) always makes the word a noun.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) Hematocrit is built using the suffix -crit, so the vowel o is kept in the combining form.
B) Osteoblast is built using the suffix -blast, so the vowel o is kept in the combining form.
C) Basophil is built using the suffix -phil, so the vowel o is kept in the combining form.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Only some suffixes make the word plural.
B) Correct.
C) Suffixes do not result in the opposite of the word.
D) Suffixes may make a root a noun or adjective.


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dbose

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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