Morphemes

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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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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does the prefix 'com-' mean?

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The prefix 'com-' means 'together' or 'common'. For example, in the word 'combine', it means to bring together.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the prefix 'anti-' signify?

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The prefix 'anti-' means 'against' or 'opposing'. For example, in the word 'antibiotic', it refers to substances that fight against bacteria.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the suffix '-ship' indicate?

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The suffix '-ship' indicates a state or condition, often used to denote a relationship or quality, as in 'friendship'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the prefix 'neg-' mean?

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The prefix 'neg-' means 'no' or 'not'. For example, in the word 'negative', it indicates a lack or absence.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the prefix 'hept-' refer to?

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The prefix 'hept-' refers to the number 'seven'. For example, in the word 'heptagon', it describes a shape with seven sides.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'co-'?

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The prefix 'co-' means 'with' or 'together'. For example, in the word 'cooperate', it means to work together.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the prefix 'ex-' signify?

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The prefix 'ex-' means 'out of' or 'from'. For example, in the word 'extract', it means to take out.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the prefix 'ab-' mean?

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The prefix 'ab-' means 'away from'. For example, in the word 'absent', it indicates being away.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the root 'nav' relate to?

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The root 'nav' relates to ships or sailing. For example, in the word 'navigation', it refers to the process of planning and directing a journey.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B