In the word chronology, “ology” is which of the following?(1 point)
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a prefix
a prefix
a root word
a root word
a suffix
a suffix
a base word
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 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 understand how sounds are produced in a language
to tell how a word has changed or evolved
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 parting gift
a parting gift
a time of mourning
a time of mourning
a tomb