Question

13 multiple choice 1 point what is the benefit of knowing a words root? it tells you how old a word is. it helps you spell every word correctly. it helps you determine or infer the words meaning. it allows you to ignore context clues. 14 multiple choice 1 point what is the main idea of the article? to list the hardest words in the english language to teach only latin and greek roots to explain how to spell difficult english words correctly to describe how words are formed and why english spelling is irregular 15 multiple choice 1 point when the author says learning word parts makes you a \more precise communicator,\ they mean you can speak more quickly to get to the point faster you can use slang more effectively you can talk louder you can express ideas more exactly and clearly 16 multiple choice 1 point in the word biology, what does bio mean? plant life study science

Explanation:

• Question 13: Word roots are fundamental parts of words. They carry the core meaning. Knowing a word's root helps in determining or inferring the word's meaning. For example, the root "bio - " (as in question 16) means life. It doesn't tell the age of a word, can't ensure correct spelling of every word (as English has many irregular spellings), and context clues still play a role in understanding words in context.
• Question 14: The main idea of an article about word roots and English spelling irregularities would be to describe how words are formed (using roots, prefixes, suffixes) and why English spelling is irregular (due to its complex language history with borrowings from many languages). Listing the hardest words, teaching only Latin and Greek roots (English has roots from many languages), or just explaining spelling (without the root - based formation aspect) are too narrow.
• Question 15: A "more precise communicator" means being able to express ideas more exactly and clearly. Speaking quickly, using slang effectively, or talking louder don't relate to precision in communication. Precision is about accuracy of expression.
• Question 16: The prefix "bio - " comes from Greek and means life. "Biology" is the study of life. "Plant" is too specific (biology studies more than just plants), "study" is what the suffix "-logy" indicates, and "science" is too broad (biology is a type of science, but the root specifically refers to life).

Answer:

1. It helps you determine or infer the word's meaning.
2. To describe how words are formed and why English spelling is irregular.
3. You can express ideas more exactly and clearly.
4. Life.