CPCA English Language & Grammar 4

Question 1

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal

Answer

'-ectomy' means surgical removal, as in 'appendectomy' (removal of the appendix).

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'affect' vs. 'effect'?

Accepted Answer

The medication did not affect the patient's blood pressure.

Answer

'Affect' is typically a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is typically a noun meaning result.

Question 3

What is the correct plural of 'bacterium'?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria

Answer

'Bacteria' is the Latin plural of 'bacterium,' following the Latin -um to -a pluralization rule.

Question 4

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The patient _____ comply with the treatment plan.'?

Accepted Answer

did not

Answer

'Did not' is the correct negation for a simple past tense verb phrase.

Question 5

What does the prefix 'tachy-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Fast / rapid

Answer

'Tachy-' means fast or rapid, as in tachycardia (rapid heart rate).

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