Chapter 1

Question 1

What is the function of the prefix?

Answer 1

Adds extra information about the base. Often how, where or to what degree.

Question 2

Where is the prefix located in a word?

Answer 2

The beginning

Question 3

Are Prefixes essential? Can a word have more than one?

Answer 3

They are not essential, and they hardly ever have more than one.

Question 4

What is the function of the Base?

Answer 4

Carries basic meaning - a modified noun, adjective, or verb with a bit missing

Question 5

Where is the base located in a word?

Answer 5

Middle

Question 6

Are Bases essential? Can a word have more than one?

Answer 6

Yes, and you often have more than one

Question 7

What is the function of the suffix?

Answer 7

completes the sense of the base - in combination with the base forms a noun, adjective or verb

Question 8

Where is the suffix located in a word?

Answer 8

the end

Question 9

Are Suffixes essential? Can a word have more than one?

Answer 9

Yes, and they sometimes have more than one

Question 10

What is a combining Vowel?

Answer 10

A vowel added to the end of the base to make pronunciation easier.
Usually used when the base ends with a consonant and the suffix starts with a consonant.

Question 11

What is the order to break down a word when trying to define it?

Answer 11

1. ) Start with identifying the suffix. It will tell you whether the whole medical term is an adjective, noun or verb.
2. ) If you only have a base and the suffix, look at the base next.
3. ) If you have a prefix look at that before the base as it modifies the base.