Morphology Review

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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 through prefixes, suffixes, and root words.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning and can have prefixes or suffixes added to it.

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What does the suffix '-s' indicate when added to a word?

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The suffix '-s' indicates that a word is plural, meaning more than one.

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate when added to a verb?

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The suffix '-ed' indicates that a verb is in the past tense.

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What does the root 'scrib/script' mean?

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The root 'scrib/script' means 'to write'.

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What does the root 'struct' mean?

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The root 'struct' means 'to build'.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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What does the word 'spectacles' refer to?

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Spectacles refer to glasses that people wear to help them see better.

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What does the word 'spectator' mean?

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A spectator is a person who watches an event, such as a sports game.