Question

module test

1. which prefix would be added to the word part -stalsis to create a term that means \around contraction\?

poly-
peri-
multi-
retro-

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each prefix:

• "Poly - " means many, not around.
• "Per - " can mean around or surrounding (e.g., peristalsis, which relates to contraction around).
• "Multi - " means many, not around.
• "Retro - " means backward, not around.

So the prefix "Per - " fits the meaning "around contraction" when added to -stalsis.

Answer:

B. Per-