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deesands

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A syllable placed at the beginning of a word is called a:
 
  A) root.
  B) combining form.
  C) prefix.
  D) suffix.

Question 2

Which of the following combining forms means intestine?
 
  A) etio
  B) cardio
  C) gastro
  D) entero


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leahchrapun

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

C
Explanation: A) The root is the word foundation.
B) A combining form is a root plus a combining vowel.
C) Correct.
D) A suffix is placed at the end of a word.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) This combining form means cause.
B) This combining form means heart.
C) This combining form means stomach.
D) Correct.


deesands

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

strudel15

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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