The foundation of a word is the:
A) combining vowel.
B) combining form.
C) root.
D) prefix.
C
Explanation: A) A combining vowel is used to attach a root to a suffix.
B) A combining form is a root with a combining vowel added.
C) Correct.
D) A prefix comes before and is attached to a root.
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