​Usually,prefixes Are Not Altered When Added to a Combining Form

question 69

Multiple Choice

​Usually,prefixes are not altered when added to a combining form or word root;however,there are a few exceptions to this.Which of the following is an exception?

• A) ​A basic rule is that if the combining form or word root begins with a consonant,you would select the most appropriate prefix that is applicable that ends in a vowel.
• B) ​A basic rule is that if the combining form or word root begins with a -ante,you would select the most appropriate prefix that is applicable that ends in -ology.
• C) ​A basic rule is that if the combining form or word root begins with a vowel,you would select the most appropriate prefix that is applicable that ends in a consonant.
• D) ​None of the above

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