Understanding Bound and Free Morphemes

The video tutorial introduces the concept of morphemes, dividing them into two types: free and bound. Free morphemes can stand alone as words, while bound morphemes must attach to other morphemes. Examples of free morphemes include 'cat' and 'run', whereas bound morphemes include suffixes like 's' in 'cats' and 'ed' in 'talked'. The tutorial provides definitions and examples for both types, helping learners understand their differences and applications.

What are the two main types of morphemes discussed in the video?

• Free and Bound

• Singular and Plural

• Simple and Complex

• Verbal and Non-verbal

Which of the following is a characteristic of a free morpheme?

• It cannot stand alone

• It is always a prefix

• It needs to be attached to another morpheme

• It can stand alone as a word

Which of the following is an example of a free morpheme?

• s

• cat

• ing

• ed

What is a bound morpheme?

• A morpheme that can stand alone

• A morpheme that cannot stand alone

• A morpheme that is always a prefix

• A morpheme that is always a suffix

Which of the following is NOT a bound morpheme?

• s

• ed

• cat

• ing

In the word 'cats', which part is the bound morpheme?

• None

• cat

• s

• cats

Which of the following words contains a bound morpheme?

• talked

• cat

• run

• book

What role does a bound morpheme play in a word?

• It is always at the end of a word

• It changes the meaning of the word

• It stands alone as a word

• It is always at the beginning of a word

Which of the following is an example of a bound morpheme used as a prefix?

• s

• ed

• re

• ing

In the word 'rewrite', what is the function of 're'?

• It is a standalone word

• It is a bound morpheme

• It is a suffix

• It is a free morpheme