Multiple choice

Directions: The stem defines the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to one of the composite words that follow. You are required to choose the correct composite word out of the four options that follow.

"A thin hard area that covers the upper side of the end of each finger and each toe”

  1. overtake

  2. safeguard

  3. nail scissors

  4. white-hot
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is a composite word that means “a small of curved scissors used to cut nails" (nail means a thin hard area that covers the upper side of the end of each finger and each toe).

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