Question

multiple choice question

which is not true of a suffix?

if a suffix starts with a vowel, no combining vowel is needed.
a medical term can have two suffixes.
a suffix can have more than one meaning.
a suffix is a group of letters at the beginning of the root word.

Explanation:

Analyze suffix rules

A suffix is attached to the end of a word root.
A prefix is attached to the beginning.

Evaluate the options

Option 1: True. Vowel suffixes drop the combining vowel.
Option 2: True. Some terms contain multiple suffixes.
Option 3: True. Suffixes can have multiple meanings.
Option 4: False. Suffixes go at the end, not beginning.

Answer:

• If a suffix starts with a vowel, no combining vowel is needed.
• A medical term can have two suffixes.
• A suffix can have more than one meaning.
• A suffix is a group of letters at the beginning of the root word. (Correct answer)