Prefixes and suffixes are small groups of letters that when added to the beginning or ending of words alter the definition of those words. Prefixes and suffixes, then, are examples of a. phonemes. b. morphemes. c. algorithms. d. accommodation. e. assimilation.

Which of the following coefficients reflects the strongest correlation between two variables? a. 0.42 b. -0.31 c. 0.74 d. -0.88 e. 0.86

Apply your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to give the English meaning of these Spanish words.

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Choose five (5) word roots related to a part of the body. Add different prefixes and/or suffixes to the word root to create at least three different terms for each body part. For example: cystitis, cystoscopy, and cystocele.

Which phrase best describes the concept of phonemes? a. Units of meaning in a language. b. A form of syntax. c. The basis of grammar. d. Units of sound in a language. e. A form of telegraphic speech.

After Donnie realized the "intruder" his home was just his mother returning unexpectedly, his breathing began to slow down, his heart rate decreased, and his digestion began again. These changes were coordinated by the a. limbic system. b parasympathetic nervous system. c. sympathetic nervous system. d. afferent neurons. e. efferent neurons.

Suffixes and prefixes can be added to base words to change their meanings. Often, suffixes change a word's part of speech. The base word space, a noun-from the Latin spatium becomes spacious, an adjective, when the suffix -ious is added. Find two other examples in the story of words that contain either a prefix or a suffix. Explain how the meaning of the base word is changed by the addition of the prefix or suffix.

The oldest theory about human motivation, which focuses on unlearned, complex patterns of behavior present throughout a species, is known as a. arousal theory. b. drive-reduction theory. c. instinct theory. d. extrinsic motivation. e the hierarchy of needs.

a. What is a LAD, and what does it do? b. What is the difference between phonemes and morphemes? What do they have in common? c. What are some reasons why parents may become very anxious about a child's language acquisition?

What do we call the smallest distinctive sound units in language? a. Structure. b. Morphemes. c. Grammar. d. Phonemes. e. Thoughts.

What are some ways that you can continue to build your vocabulary?

From the list below, supply the words needed to complete the paragraph. Some words will not be used. filibuster, xenophobia, torpid, prodigal, subdued, invective. Senator Melita Darnell knew that she would have to _____ to prevent a vote on the new McDermid Bill. To her, the bill would pave the way for the same _____ government spending that she had vowed to eliminate. Fortunately, the senator was able to identify others who held _____ opinions on the bill, and thus could be convinced to abstain from voting.

Damage to which of the following brain areas would create the most difficulty in interpreting feelings of heat and cold? a. Motor cortex. b. Sensory cortex. c. Frontal lobe d. Temporal lobe. e. Occipital lobe.

A police officer questions a child who was an eyewitness to a crime. The officer is most likely to get accurate information if she: a. first tells the child all about the crime the way she thinks it unfolded. b. uses neutral, age appropriate words and is the first to interview the child. c. uses neutral, age appropriate words and is the last to interview the child. d. uses suggestive techniques to get the story from the child. e. tells the child a story about a similar crime to get the child thinking about possibly similar details.