Grade 7 Morphemes

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in words like 'preview'?

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Before or earlier

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What is the meaning of the root 'struct' or 'stru' as in 'construct'?

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To pile up or build

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate in a word like 'fitness'?

Back

State of

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What does the suffix '-al' indicate in a word like 'global'?

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Relating to or characterized by

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What does the prefix 'fore-' mean in words like 'forecast'?

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Before or in front of

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What is a morpheme?

Back

The smallest unit of meaning in a language.

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What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

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A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'un-' and its meaning.

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Unhappy - not happy.

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate in a word like 'readable'?

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Capable of being.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in words like 'misunderstand'?

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Wrongly or badly.