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Jkov05

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If a word ends in -us, make it plural by:
 
  a. keeping the -us and adding -ta
  b. dropping -us and adding -ies
  c. keeping the -us and adding -e
  d. dropping -us and adding -i

Question 2

The combining form hydr/o means ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

d
Explanation:
a. keeping the -us and adding -ta: not correct; drop -us and add -i
b. dropping -us and adding -ies: not correct; drop -us and add -i
c. keeping the -us and adding -e: not correct; drop -us and add -i
d. dropping -us and adding -i: correct

Answer to Question 2

water





 

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