Morpheme Matrix 2 - Lesson 2 - port

What is the base word for this week's lessons?

• rupt

• tele

• form

• port

What does the base word "port" mean?

• To build

• To destroy or dismantle.
• To observe or watch.
• To carry or to transport.

What does the suffix -s do to a word?

• The suffix -s changes the word to an adjective.
• The suffix -s indicates a plural noun or a change in verb tense.

• The suffix -s makes a pizza.

• The suffix -s makes a word a proper noun.

What does the suffix -ed mean?

• The suffix -ed indicates past tense or a completed action.
• The suffix -ed is used for adjectives only.
• The suffix -ed indicates future tense.
• The suffix -ed denotes a plural form.

What is the suffix "-ing" for?

• The suffix '-ing' indicates a present tense verb.

• The suffix '-ing' is used to form adjectives only.
• The suffix '-ing' indicates a past action.
• The suffix '-ing' signifies a plural noun.

When "s" is added to "port" the new word is "ports." What does it mean?

• Ports are types of musical instruments.
• Ports refer to a type of fruit.
• Ports are a kind of clothing accessory.
• Ports are locations for docking ships or transferring data.

When "ed" is added to "port" the new word is "ported." What does it mean?

• Something was carried from one place to another.

• To store data in a database.
• To create a new version of a file.
• To delete something permanently.

When "ing" is added to "port" the new word is "porting." What does it mean?

• Exporting goods overseas.
• Storing items in a warehouse.
• Transporting or carrying something.
• Importing items from abroad.

• The​ (a)   near the ocean are filled with big ships carrying goods from faraway places. This morning, workers ​ ​ (b)   boxes of toys and food onto the ship for delivery. ​ (c)   all those heavy boxes takes a lot of effort and careful planning!

• ports
• ported
• porting