Exploring Derivational Morphology

Identify the prefix in the word 'unhappiness'.

• non-

• un-

• in-

• dis-

What is the suffix in the word 'beautiful'?

• -ness

• -ful

• -able

• -fully

Differentiate between 'happiness' and 'happy' in terms of derivation and inflection.

• Happiness and happy are both verbs.

• Happiness is an adjective, while happy is a noun.

• Happiness is a noun (derived from 'happy'), while 'happy' is an adjective (inflected form).

• Happiness is an inflected form, while happy is a derived noun.

Create a new word using the prefix 're-' and the base word 'write'.

• rewrite

• rewritee

• recreate

• retype

Identify the affix in the word 'disagree'.

• un-

• re-

• dis-

• mis-

Is 'cats' an example of derivation or inflection? Explain your answer.

• Derivation

• Inflection

• Compounding

• Conjugation

Form a new word using the suffix '-ness' with the base word 'kind'.

• unkindness

• kindnesses

• kindly

• kindness

What is the difference between 'teacher' and 'teaching'?

• A 'teacher' is a job title; 'teaching' is a profession.

• A 'teacher' is a person; 'teaching' is the act of imparting knowledge.

• A 'teacher' is a student; 'teaching' is learning.

• A 'teacher' is a subject; 'teaching' is a type of school.

Identify the prefix in the word 'misunderstand'.

• over-

• mis-

• sub-

• un-

Create a new word using the suffix '-able' with the base word 'read'.

• readed

• readify

• readable

• readablely