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What is an affix?
What is an affix?
Which of the following is the definition of a prefix?
Which of the following is the definition of a prefix?
How many types of affixes are there as mentioned?
How many types of affixes are there as mentioned?
What is the approximate number of prefixes in English?
What is the approximate number of prefixes in English?
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Which meanings are often associated with prefixes in English?
Which meanings are often associated with prefixes in English?
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What is the function of infixes in the context of affixes?
What is the function of infixes in the context of affixes?
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Which example correctly illustrates the use of an infix?
Which example correctly illustrates the use of an infix?
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In which of the following situations do infixes commonly occur?
In which of the following situations do infixes commonly occur?
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What terminology is used to refer to infixes that replace existing elements?
What terminology is used to refer to infixes that replace existing elements?
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Which of the following languages is cited as having good examples of infixes?
Which of the following languages is cited as having good examples of infixes?
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Which statement regarding inflectional suffixes is correct?
Which statement regarding inflectional suffixes is correct?
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Which example illustrates the characteristic of inflectional suffixes coming last in a word?
Which example illustrates the characteristic of inflectional suffixes coming last in a word?
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What is a true statement about inflectional suffixes related to stems?
What is a true statement about inflectional suffixes related to stems?
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Which of the following represents an exception among inflectional suffixes?
Which of the following represents an exception among inflectional suffixes?
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In which scenario would inflectional suffixes not apply?
In which scenario would inflectional suffixes not apply?
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What is the function of the inflectional suffix {-s pl. ps} in English?
What is the function of the inflectional suffix {-s pl. ps} in English?
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Which of the following words contains an inflectional suffix indicating the present third-person singular?
Which of the following words contains an inflectional suffix indicating the present third-person singular?
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Identify the correct stem of the word 'discussing'.
Identify the correct stem of the word 'discussing'.
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Which suffix would you add to 'bold' to create the superlative form?
Which suffix would you add to 'bold' to create the superlative form?
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What distinguishes inflectional suffixes from derivational suffixes?
What distinguishes inflectional suffixes from derivational suffixes?
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Which statement about suffixes is accurate?
Which statement about suffixes is accurate?
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What is the primary reason for the fixed order of multiple suffixes?
What is the primary reason for the fixed order of multiple suffixes?
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Which prefix can precede another prefix?
Which prefix can precede another prefix?
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In terms of morphemes, what defines a suffix?
In terms of morphemes, what defines a suffix?
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What is a normalizer regarding suffixation?
What is a normalizer regarding suffixation?
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Flashcards
Affix
Affix
A bound morpheme that is attached to the beginning, middle, or end of a base word, changing its meaning or grammatical function.
Prefix
Prefix
An affix that appears before the base word, like 'un' in 'unhappy'.
Infix
Infix
A type of affix that goes inside the base word, like 'in' in 'abso-bloody-lutely'.
Suffix
Suffix
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English Prefixes
English Prefixes
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Bound Morphemes
Bound Morphemes
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Suffix Order
Suffix Order
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Normalizer
Normalizer
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Suffix vs. Prefix Limits
Suffix vs. Prefix Limits
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Inflectional Suffixes
Inflectional Suffixes
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Last in Line
Last in Line
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Flexible Fit
Flexible Fit
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One At a Time
One At a Time
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Possessive Exception
Possessive Exception
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Stem
Stem
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Derivational Suffixes
Derivational Suffixes
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Distinguishing Inflectional from Derivational Suffixes
Distinguishing Inflectional from Derivational Suffixes
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Inflectional Suffix Examples
Inflectional Suffix Examples
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Replacive Allomorphs
Replacive Allomorphs
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Addition Infixes
Addition Infixes
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Broken Plurals
Broken Plurals
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Infix Types in English
Infix Types in English
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Study Notes
Affixes
- An affix is a bound morpheme that occurs before or within or after a base.
- There are three kinds of affixes, prefixes, infixes, and suffixes.
- Prefixes are those bound morphemes that occur before a base, such as in import, prefix, reconsider.
- Prefixes in English are a small class of morphemes, numbering about seventy-five.
- Their meanings are often those of English prepositions and adverbs.
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Explore the fascinating world of affixes through this quiz. Learn about the three kinds of affixes: prefixes, infixes, and suffixes, and how they contribute to word formation in English. Test your understanding of their meanings and uses.