Morpheme Matrix 1 - Lesson 3 - form

What is our base word this week?

• phon

• form

• taco

• tion

The root word "form" means....

• size or dimension
• to shape or crate

• color or hue
• material or substance

The suffix "er" means...

• some who or did

• a grammatical error
• a synonym for 'more'
• a type of measurement

The suffix "ation" forms a noun and means...

• act or state of

• a form of communication
• a synonym for action
• a type of measurement

The suffix "al" forms an adjective and means....

• not connected to
• opposite of
• not

• relating to

When you add the suffix to "er" to the word "form," it makes the word "former" which means...

• a person who shapes materials
• someone or something who used to do something

• a type of document
• someone who creates forms

When you add the suffix "al" to the root word "form," it creates the adjective "formal" which means...

• relating to established conventions or rules, often in a serious or official context.
• related to informal gatherings
• pertaining to physical shapes
• describing a casual attitude

When you add "ation" to the root word "form," it creates the noun "formation" which means...

• the process of breaking down forms
• a type of artistic expression
• the act of forming or the state of being formed in a particular shape

• the result of a failed design

The band had to wear​ (a)   outfits for their competition. To start, they had to arrange themselves is a special​ (b)   on the field. They were led by the​ (c)   band director who retired last year.

• formal
• formation
• former