Understanding Morphology and Figurative Language

In the word "uncomfortable", what demonstrates the layering of word parts?

• It has both a prefix and suffix added to the root word

• It has two root words combined

• It only uses a prefix with a root word

• It contains two suffixes with no prefix

Which word formation process is demonstrated in "unhappiness"?

• Root + prefix only

• Root + suffix only

• Prefix + root + suffix

• Prefix + prefix + root

A student claims that "port" (meaning "to carry") and "portable" share the same root word. Why would this analysis be considered correct?

• Because both words contain the same spelling

• Because both words relate to the concept of carrying

• Because both words are verbs

• Because both words have the same prefix

Which word contains a different type of morphological structure from the others?

• Replaying

• Friendship

• Darkness

• Quickly

What can you conclude about the word "unbelievable" based on its morphological structure?

• It contains one prefix and two suffixes

• It contains two prefixes and one suffix

• It contains one prefix, one root, and one suffix

• It contains only a root and a suffix

In the word "disconnection", what makes this a complex example of morphology?

• It has multiple syllables

• It contains both a prefix and suffix modifying the root

• It has silent letters

• It changes the original word's spelling

How does the suffix "-less" change the meaning of a root word differently from the prefix "un-"?

• "-less" means "without," while "un-" means "not"

• "-less" and "un-" mean exactly the same thing

• "-less" creates adjectives, while "un-" creates verbs

• "-less" reverses meaning, while "un-" adds meaning

What pattern can you identify in these words: "reaction, retroactive, reactor"?

• They all have different root words

• They share the root word "act" but use different affixes

• They are all verbs

• They all use the same prefix

Which transformation shows the MOST complex morphological change?

• Happy → Unhappy

• Care → Careful

• Teach → Teacher

• Agree → Disagreeable

Why might understanding morphology help you determine the meaning of "autobiography"?

• Because "auto" means "self" and "biography" means "life story"

• Because it's a compound word

• Because it contains multiple syllables

• Because it's a long word