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Which among the following suffixes is not suitable for the word ' prevent '?

  1. A
    able
  2. B
    ing
  3. C
    ive
  4. D
    ious

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The root word 'prevent' can combine with suffixes to form valid words: 'preventable' (adjective), 'preventing' (participle/gerund), and 'preventive' (adjective/noun). However, 'preventious' is incorrect and does not exist in English.

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Which among the following suffixes is not suitable for the word ' prevent '?
A
able
B
ing
C
ive
D
ious

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