Question

question 1 (5 points)
match the prefix with the correct description.
the prefix ______ means partial or half.
the prefix ______ means short.
the prefix ______ means stalk or stylus.
the prefix ______ means arm.
the prefix ______ means tongue.

1. brachi-
2. gloss-
3. semi-
4. stylo-
5. brevi-

Explanation:

• "semi -" is a common prefix that means partial or half. For example, "semicircle" (half - circle).
• "brevi -" means short. In some biological or anatomical terms, it can be used to denote something short.
• "stylo -" means stalk or stylus. It is often used in anatomical or botanical terms related to stalk - like structures.
• "brachi -" is related to the arm. For example, "brachium" (a part of the brain related to the arm in some functional or anatomical sense).
• "gloss -" means tongue. For example, "glossitis" (inflammation of the tongue).

Answer:

1. The prefix semi - means partial or half.
2. The prefix brevi - means short.
3. The prefix stylo - means stalk or stylus.
4. The prefix brachi - means arm.
5. The prefix gloss - means tongue.