Which phrase describes a base word?(1 point)

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A base word is a word that can stand alone and has meaning, without the addition of any prefixes or suffixes.
Which phrase describes a base word?(1 point)
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an affix placed at the beginning of a word
an affix placed at the beginning of a word

an affix placed at the end of a word
an affix placed at the end of a word

a word part that has a meaning from another language
a word part that has a meaning from another language

a complete word that is part of another word
a complete word that is part of another word
In the word chronology, “ology” is which of the following?(1 point)
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a root word
a root word

a suffix
a suffix

a prefix
a prefix

a base word
In the word chronology, "ology" is a suffix.
What is the purpose of etymology?(1 point)
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to explain the meaning of a word
to explain the meaning of a word

to learn how to spell a word correctly
to learn how to spell a word correctly

to tell how a word has changed or evolved
to tell how a word has changed or evolved

to understand how sounds are produced in a language
The purpose of etymology is to tell how a word has changed or evolved over time.
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Which is the best definition for the word mortuary, keeping in mind that the prefix mort- means “death”?(1 point)
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a rebirth
a rebirth

a tomb
a tomb

a parting gift
a parting gift

a time of mourning
The best definition for the word mortuary, considering that the prefix mort- means "death," is a tomb.