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Which word best completes the sentence to describe equipment that is easily carried from one place to another?

Cevap:Because the field mechanic frequently traveled to remote work sites, he relied on a 【portable】 generator that could be carried with ease.

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portable
The word 'portable' is derived from the Latin root 'port' (meaning 'to carry') and the suffix '-able' (meaning 'capable of being'). In this context, a 'portable' generator is one designed to be moved and carried easily.

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1
Analyze the sentence context to determine the required meaning
The context describes a machine that must be easy to carry and move between different job locations.
Understanding the context clarifies that the missing word must describe the quality of being transportable by hand.
2
Apply root word knowledge to identify the correct term
The Latin root 'port' means 'to carry,' and combining it with the suffix '-able' (capable of) forms the adjective 'portable.'
Root word analysis confirms that 'portable' literally means capable of being carried.

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Root Word Analysis: Identifying word meanings using the Latin root 'port' (to carry)
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