English

Question

Which answer shares a word part

with the following word?

Word Parts: prefix, suffix, root

persistence (obstinate

continuance)

A. redoubling

B. obstinence

C. prevention

Answer

B. obstinence (shares the suffix "-ence" with persistence)

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The word "persistence" consists of the root "persist" and the suffix "-ence." The suffix "-ence" is used to form nouns from verbs and indicates a state or quality. In the given options, the word "obstinence" shares the same suffix "-ence" with "persistence." Therefore, option B, "obstinence," is the answer that shares a word part with the word "persistence."