Morphology Weekly Assessment

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What is morphology?

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Morphology is the study of the structure and form of words in a language, including the formation of words and their meaningful components.

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What is a morpheme?

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A morpheme is the smallest unit of meaning in a language. It can be a word or a part of a word, such as a prefix or suffix.

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What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea, while a verb is a word that describes an action or state of being.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates the present participle form of a verb, often showing an ongoing action.

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What does the suffix '-s/-es' indicate?

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The suffix '-s/-es' indicates plurality, meaning more than one, or it can indicate the present tense for third person singular.

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How is the word 'calls' used in the sentence: 'My mom had three work calls yesterday'?

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In this sentence, 'calls' is used as a noun, referring to instances of communication.

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What is a word sum?

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A word sum is a way to break down a word into its morphemes to understand its meaning, such as 'operate + ing = operating'.

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What is the meaning of the morpheme 'oper'?

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The morpheme 'oper' relates to work or operation, as seen in words like 'operate'.

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Is 'wants' a noun or a verb in the sentence: 'She wants Uggs for her birthday'?

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In this sentence, 'wants' is used as a verb, indicating a desire.

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What is the meaning of the morpheme 'rewrite'?

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The morpheme 'rewrite' means to write something again, often to improve or change it.