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Difficulty: EasyPrefix and Suffix Analysis

Which word containing the prefix meaning 'two' correctly completes the sentence?

Answer:A person who is fluent in two distinct languages is described as 【bilingual】.

Answer

bilingual
The prefix 'bi-' means 'two,' and the root 'lingual' refers to language or tongue. Combining these affixes produces 'bilingual,' which precisely describes someone who speaks two languages.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the prefix requirement and sentence context.
The sentence describes an individual who can speak two languages fluently.
The prefix 'bi-' directly signifies 'two' or 'double'.
2
Combine the prefix with the root word related to language.
The root 'lingual' pertains to language or speech, producing the complete word 'bilingual'.
Morphological analysis confirms 'bilingual' accurately defines the ability to use two languages.

Key Concept

Prefix Analysis ('bi-' meaning two)
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