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The main part of a word is called the _______.
The main part of a word is called the _______.
- origin
- prefix
- root (correct)
- extension
A word part at the end of a word is the _______.
A word part at the end of a word is the _______.
- prefix
- adjective
- insertion
- suffix (correct)
The ch in the word chemical is pronounced like the letter _______.
The ch in the word chemical is pronounced like the letter _______.
- s
- h
- k (correct)
- f
The word below that has a hard g is _______.
The word below that has a hard g is _______.
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The suffixes -ic, -ous, -al, and -oid are found in _______.
The suffixes -ic, -ous, -al, and -oid are found in _______.
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The singular of ova (eggs) is _______.
The singular of ova (eggs) is _______.
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The prefix in the word microscopic is _______.
The prefix in the word microscopic is _______.
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The opposite of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is _______.
The opposite of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is _______.
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Study Notes
Word Structure
- The main part of a word is called the root.
Word Endings
- A word part at the end of a word is a suffix.
Pronunciation
- The 'ch' in the word 'chemical' is pronounced like the letter k.
Word Examples
- The word 'glyph' has a hard g.
Word Endings in Science
- The suffixes -ic, -ous, -al, and -oid are commonly found in scientific words.
Plural and Singular Forms
- The singular of 'ova' (eggs) is an ovum.
Prefixes
- The prefix in the word 'microscopic' is micro-.
Medical Terms
- The opposite of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is hyperglycemia.
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