Uma Has Just Given Birth

question 59

Multiple Choice

Uma has just given birth.Assuming that the baby is perfectly average,and was born in the U.S.,he is most likely to weigh _____ pounds,and would be approximately _____ inches long.

• A) 7½ pounds; 20 inches
• B) 6½ pounds; 18 inches
• C) 5½ pounds; 15 inches
• D) 8½ pounds; 22 inches

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Definitions:

Silent P

A linguistic occurrence where the letter "P" is not pronounced in certain words, like "pneumonia".

Combining Form

In language, a form of a word that is used in combination with another form to make a new word, often used in medical terms.

Suffix

An affix placed after the stem of a word to modify its meaning or create a new word, often indicating a part of speech.

Vowel

A letter of the alphabet representing a speech sound made without significant constriction of the flow of air from the lungs.