Morphology Intro/Review!

Morphology is the study of how words are formed.

Which word part means STUDY?

• morph

• ology

• pho

Match the words to their definitions!

• word part added to BEGINNING of a word

• PREFIX

• the main, basic part of a word

• SUFFIX

• word part added to the END of a word

• ROOT WORD

What is the meaning of the prefix in-?

(Example: insane)

• not

• again

• build

• smart

Match the in- words to their definitions!

• not seen

• incomplete

• not costly

• invisible

• not finished

• inexpensive

• not needing help

• independent

What is the meaning of the prefix in-?

(Example: insane)

• not

• again

• build

• smart

Credibilis = believable

so incredible means...

• smart, reliable

• repeat, ask again

• amazing, unbelievable

Which resource has the MOST credibility? (Being believable & reliable)

• TikTok

• News Program

• a rumor

• Commercial

What is the meaning of the prefix inter-?

(Example: interaction)

• not

• again

• between

• root

Match the inter- words to their definitions!

• between different countries

• intercept

• to take something between point A and B

• international

• get in the middle of a conversation

• interrupt

The Latin root word communicatio means...

• between

• share or inform

• not or back

• reliable