Morpheme Mastery Quiz for Grade 9

Which of the following words contains the morpheme "graph," and what does it most likely relate to?

• Motivate; related to movement

• Autograph; related to writing

• Venomous; related to coming

• Ductile; related to leading

The morpheme "phon" is most closely associated with which of the following?

• Light

• Sound

• Movement

• Writing

What does the morpheme "auto" mean in the word "autonomous"?

• Light

• Self

• Move

• Write

Which word contains the morpheme "duct" and is related to leading or bringing?

• Motivate

• Conduct

• Telecast

• Venom

The word "convert" contains which morpheme, and what does it mean?

• vert; to turn

• duct; to lead

• mob; to move

• graph; to write

If a scientist uses a "photometer," what is she most likely measuring?

• Sound

• Light

• Movement

• Writing

Break down the word "telegraph" into its morphemes and explain their meanings.

• tele (far) + graph (write)

• tele (sound) + graph (move)

• tele (light) + graph (lead)

• tele (self) + graph (turn)

Which of the following best describes the meaning of "phonograph"?

• A device that writes automatically

• A machine that records sound

• A tool for measuring light

• A device that moves objects

A "conductor" on a train is responsible for which of the following actions, based on the morpheme "duct"?

• Writing tickets

• Leading or guiding passengers

• Turning the train

• Moving the train

If a vehicle is described as "automotive," what does the prefix "auto-" suggest about the vehicle?

• It is powered by light

• It moves by itself

• It is written by hand

• It is turned by a conductor