Morpheme Test Block 3

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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 does the morpheme 'flex/flect' mean?

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The morpheme 'flex/flect' means to bend or curve.

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What does the morpheme 'struct/stru' mean?

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The morpheme 'struct/stru' means to build.

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What does the morpheme 'ject' mean?

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The morpheme 'ject' means to throw, fling, or hurl.

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What is a suffix?

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

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What does the suffix '-tion' or '-sion' mean?

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The suffix '-tion' or '-sion' means the act, state of, or result of something.

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What is a prefix?

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

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What does the prefix 'pro-' mean?

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The prefix 'pro-' means forward or before.

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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 of a word.

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Can a morpheme be a whole word?

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Yes, a morpheme can be a whole word if it has meaning on its own.