Question

read the definition.

conclusion: the last part

what is the root word of conclusion?

con
clusion
clus
sion

Explanation:

Analyze the word structure of "conclusion"

The word "conclusion" can be broken down into three morphological parts:

• Prefix: "con-" (meaning "together" or "with")
• Root: "-clus-" (from the Latin verb claudere, meaning "to shut" or "to close")
• Suffix: "-ion" (indicating a state, condition, or action)

Identify the correct option

• "con" is the prefix.
• "clusion" is a combination of the root and suffix.
• "clus" is the base Latin root.
• "sion" is the suffix.

Therefore, the root word is "clus".

Answer:

• con
• clusion
• clus (Correct answer)
• sion