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Which phrase describes a base word?(1 point)
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a complete word that is part of another word
a complete word that is part of another word
a word part that has a meaning from another language
a word part that has a meaning from another language
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
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a complete word that is part of another word
a complete word that is part of another word
a word part that has a meaning from another language
a word part that has a meaning from another language
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
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In the word chronology, “ology” is which of the following?(1 point)
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a prefix
a prefix
a suffix
a suffix
a root word
a root word
a base word
Responses
a prefix
a prefix
a suffix
a suffix
a root word
a root word
a base word
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my
What is the purpose of etymology?(1 point)
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to understand how sounds are produced in a language
to understand how sounds are produced in a language
to tell how a word has changed or evolved
to tell how a word has changed or evolved
to learn how to spell a word correctly
to learn how to spell a word correctly
to explain the meaning of a word
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to understand how sounds are produced in a language
to understand how sounds are produced in a language
to tell how a word has changed or evolved
to tell how a word has changed or evolved
to learn how to spell a word correctly
to learn how to spell a word correctly
to explain the meaning of a word
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my
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 time of mourning
a time of mourning
a tomb
a tomb
a parting gift
Responses
a rebirth
a rebirth
a time of mourning
a time of mourning
a tomb
a tomb
a parting gift
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The correct response is:
**a complete word that is part of another word**
This describes a base word, which can stand alone as a word and can also serve as the foundation for creating other words when combined with prefixes or suffixes.
**a complete word that is part of another word**
This describes a base word, which can stand alone as a word and can also serve as the foundation for creating other words when combined with prefixes or suffixes.
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GPT-4o mini
In the word "chronology," “ology” is:
**a suffix**
It typically means "the study of," and in this case, it combines with "chrono-" (which relates to time) to mean "the study of time."
**a suffix**
It typically means "the study of," and in this case, it combines with "chrono-" (which relates to time) to mean "the study of time."
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GPT-4o mini
The purpose of etymology is:
**to tell how a word has changed or evolved.**
Etymology studies the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have developed over time.
**to tell how a word has changed or evolved.**
Etymology studies the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have developed over time.
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GPT-4o mini
The best definition for the word "mortuary," keeping in mind that the prefix "mort-" means “death,” is:
**a tomb.**
A mortuary is a place where the deceased are prepared for burial or cremation, closely related to the concepts of death and burial.
**a tomb.**
A mortuary is a place where the deceased are prepared for burial or cremation, closely related to the concepts of death and burial.
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