A Combining Vowel Is Often Added to a Word Root

question 4

Multiple Choice

A combining vowel is often added to a word root. What is a combining vowel, and why would it be added to the word root?

• A) L is a combining vowel, and this letter is commonly used in medical terms.
• B) O is a combining vowel, and it is added to change the meaning of the constructed term.
• C) O is a combining vowel, and it is added to make the constructed term easier to pronounce.
• D) V is a combining vowel, and it is added because medical terms often have too many consonants.

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