Exam (elaborations) ATI TEAS: English and Language Usage

Exam (elaborations) ATI TEAS: English and Language Usage syllabus? A. Syllabus B. Syllaba C. Syllabi D. Syllabis {ANS} - C. The word syllabi is the correct plural form of syllabus. - The other answer choices reflect incorrect plural forms. Specifically, syllabus does not change the form at all, and the Latin root of syllabus would require some change. - At the same time, syllaba - while an accurate plural for some words with Latin roots - is incorrect in this case. - And syllabis is a double form of the plural, so it cannot be correct. Which of the following words functions as an adjective in the sentence below? The welsh kingdom of Gwynedd existed as an independent state from the early 5th century, when the Romans left Britain, until the late 13th century, when the king of England took control of Wales. A. independent B. century C. king D. control {ANS} - A. The word independent is an adjective that modifies the word state, describing what kind of state the kingdom of Gwynedd was. The words century, king, and control are all nouns in this context. Bi, re, and un are: A. Suffixes, appearing at the beginning of base words to change their meaning B. Suffixes, appearing at the end of base words to enhance their meaning C. Prefixes, appearing at the beginning of base wo