Question

combining forms, part 2
a. lung f. clot
b. pulse g. contraction
c. rhythm; heartbeat h. electricity
d. light i. stretched; strained
e. wall; partition j. sound

1. electr/o

answer:

1. lumin/o

answer:

1. pulmon/o

answer:

1. rhythm/o

answer:

1. sept/o

answer:

1. son/o

answer:
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Explanation:

• For "electr/o", it is a common combining form related to electricity.
• "lumin/o" is associated with light.
• "pulmon/o" is linked to the lung.
• "rhythm/o" pertains to rhythm or heartbeat.
• "sept/o" is about wall or partition.
• "son/o" is connected to sound.

Answer:

1. H. electricity
2. D. light
3. A. lung
4. C. rhythm; heartbeat
5. E. wall; partition
6. J. sound