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Context Clues, Roots, and Affixes — Quiz

Question 10 • M/J Language Arts 3 Advanced

The root fac , as in the word factory , most likely means

Answer
A
"to shape or mold."
B
"to break or bend."
C
"to rub or brush."
D
"to do or make."

Explanation

The root fac comes from a Latin word meaning “to do” or “to make.” A factory is a place where things are made, which supports this meaning. So the correct choice is “to do or make.”

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