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Which phrase gives the meaning of morphology?(1 point)
the study and classification of speech sounds
the study of word and phrase arrangement
the study of word meanings from another language
the study of parts of a word
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Which phrase describes a base word?(1 point)
an affix placed at the beginning of a word
a word part that has a meaning from another language
an affix placed at the end of a word
a complete word that is part of another word
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In the word chronology, “ology” is which of the following?(1 point)
a base word
a prefix
a suffix
a root word
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What is the purpose of etymology?(1 point)
to tell how a word has changed or evolved
to understand how sounds are produced in a language
to learn how to spell a word correctly
to explain the meaning of a word
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Which is the best definition for the word mortuary, keeping in mind that the prefix mort- means
“death”?(1 point)
a rebirth
a tomb
a time of mourning
a parting gift
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The phrase that gives the meaning of morphology is "the study of parts of a word."
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The phrase that describes a base word is "a complete word that is part of another word."
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In the word "chronology," “ology” is a **suffix**.
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The purpose of etymology is **to tell how a word has changed or evolved**.
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The best definition for the word "mortuary," keeping in mind that the prefix "mort-" means "death," is **a tomb**.