Morpheme Matrix 19 - Lesson 3 - gram/graph

What base words are we learning this week?

• gram

• taco

• salad

• graph

What do the base words "gram" and "graph" mean?

• 'Gram' means and 'graph' means 'to write' or 'to draw'.

• 'Gram' means 'to speak' and 'graph' means 'to read'
• 'Gram' and 'graph' mean 'something eaten'

• 'Gram' means 'to measure' and 'graph' means 'to calculate'

What prefix are we adding first?

• en-

• tele-

• sub-

• meter

What does the prefix "tele" mean?

• distant or far off
• pertaining to light
• near or close
• related to sound

Morphologically, what is a telegraph?

• A device that measures electrical current.
• A method of sending messages using smoke signals.
• A type of musical instrument that produces sound through vibrations.
• A system of communication that transmits messages using coded signals over wires.

Morphologically, what is a telegram?

• A telegram is a concise text message sent via telegraph.
• A telegram is a digital email message.
• A telegram is a type of postal service.
• A telegram is a long handwritten letter.

What prefix are we adding?

• sub

• thermo

• re

• de

What does the prefix thermo- mean?

• cold or freezing
• light or brightness
• motion or movement
• heat or temperature

Morphologically, what is a thermograph?

• A thermograph is a device for measuring humidity.
• A thermograph is a type of thermometer used for cooking.
• A thermograph is a tool for measuring air pressure.
• A thermograph is a temperature recording device.

What prefix are we adding to the base word graph?

• geo-
• thermo-
• photo-
• autobio-