Morpheme Matrix 4 - Lesson 3 - tract

What is our base word for this lesson?

• tract

• port

• form

• robo

What does the base word "tract" mean?

• To divide or separate; a section or part.
• To pull or draw as a verb; an area of land as a noun.

• To create or build; a structure or framework.
• To observe or watch; a viewpoint or perspective.

What suffix are we adding first?

• -ing
• -ed
• -ly
• -or

What does the suffix -or mean when added to a word?

• 'one who does' or 'a person or thing that performs an action'

• a type of plant
• a person who receives an action
• a measurement of time

Morphologically, what does the word "tractor" mean?

• A device for measuring distance.
• A type of vehicle used for racing.
• A machine that pulls or drags.
• A machine that only mows grass.

What suffix are we adding?

• -ed
• -s
• -ly
• -ion

What does the suffix -ion mean when added to a word?

• The suffix -ion indicates a person who performs an action.
• The suffix -ion creates a noun indicating the act or state of.

• The suffix -ion refers an adjective.

• The suffix -ion means the opposite of a verb.

Morphologically, what does the word "traction" mean?

• The process of compressing or squeezing something.
• The act or action of pulling or drawing something.

• The act of releasing or letting go of something.
• The state of being stationary or immobile.

What suffix are we adding?

• The suffix is 'ing'.
• The suffix is "able".

• The suffix is 'ed'.
• The suffix is 'ly'.

What does it mean when the suffix -able is added to the end of a word?

• It indicates a time period.
• It refers to a specific location.
• It means a type of food.
• It means able or can be done.