Which of the following nouns represents the correct plural form of the word

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 words to emphasize their meaning

D. prefixes, appearing at the beginning of base words to change their meaning

{ANS} - D. prefixes, appearing at the beginning of base words to change their

meanings. - Suffixes appear at the end of words. - Prefixes are attached to the beginning of words to change their meanings. - Un+happy, bi+monthly, and re+examine are prefixes that, by definition, change the

meanings of the words to which