SESSION 7

What are allomorphs?

• Morphemes that have different forms but the same function

• Morphemes that have the same function but different forms

• Morphemes that have different functions and different forms

• Morphemes that have the same form but different functions

Answer explanation

Allomorphs are morphemes with the same function but different forms. They can vary in pronunciation or spelling.

Which of the following is an example of plural allomorphs?

• cats, dogs, birds

• houses, busses, waltzes

• running, jumping, swimming

• walked, talked, played

Answer explanation

Plural allomorphs are different forms of a word indicating plurality. The correct example is 'houses, busses, waltzes'.

What is the function of past tense allomorphs?

• Making a verb future tense

• Making a verb continuous tense

• Making a verb present tense

• Making a verb past tense

Answer explanation

The function of past tense allomorphs is to make a verb past tense.

Which prefix is an example of a negative allomorph?

• pre-

• dis-

• re-

• un-

Answer explanation

The prefix 'un-' is an example of a negative allomorph because it changes the meaning of a word to its opposite form. It is the correct choice because it is the only prefix among the options that has this function.

What is the plural allomorph for nouns ending in a voiced phoneme?

• -s (pronounced as /z/)

• -es (pronounced as /z/)

• -es (pronounced as /s/)

• -s (pronounced as /s/)

Answer explanation

The plural allomorph for nouns ending in a voiced phoneme is -s (pronounced as /z/).

Which word is an example of a plural allomorph that is not '-s' or '-es'?

• oxen

• dogs

• houses

• books

Answer explanation

The word 'oxen' is an example of a plural allomorph that is not '-s' or '-es'. It is the correct choice because it is the only option that does not end in '-s' or '-es'.

What is the function of the free morpheme 'a'?

• Indicating an indefinite article

• Indicating a plural noun

• Indicating a possessive noun

• Indicating a definite article

Answer explanation

The function of the free morpheme 'a' is to indicate an indefinite article.

Which suffix indicates the plural form of a noun and has two allomorphs?

• -ed

• -ing

• -s

• -en

Answer explanation

The suffix -s indicates the plural form of a noun and has two allomorphs.

What is the pronunciation of the 'ed' morpheme in the word 'wanted'?

• /ɪd/

• /z/

• /d/

• /t/

Answer explanation

The 'ed' morpheme in the word 'wanted' is pronounced as /ɪd/. This is the correct choice.

What is the plural allomorph for nouns ending in a voiceless phoneme?

• -s (pronounced as /s/)

• -es (pronounced as /z/)

• -es (pronounced as /s/)

• -s (pronounced as /z/)

Answer explanation

The plural allomorph for nouns ending in a voiceless phoneme is -es (pronounced as /s/).