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What is the focus of the essay?
What is the focus of the essay?
The rules of word formation and the analysis of the internal structure of words.
What is morphology in linguistics?
What is morphology in linguistics?
The study of word construction and the arrangement of morphemes.
What are morphemes?
What are morphemes?
The smallest meaningful units in a language.
How many types of morphemes are there?
How many types of morphemes are there?
What is a free morpheme?
What is a free morpheme?
What is a bound morpheme?
What is a bound morpheme?
Can a free morpheme be a content word?
Can a free morpheme be a content word?
Can a free morpheme be a function word?
Can a free morpheme be a function word?
What is an example of a free morpheme?
What is an example of a free morpheme?
What is an example of a bound morpheme?
What is an example of a bound morpheme?
What is the difference between a root morpheme and a bound root?
What is the difference between a root morpheme and a bound root?
What are allomorphs? Give an example.
What are allomorphs? Give an example.
What is an affix?
What is an affix?
What is a stem in linguistics?
What is a stem in linguistics?
Give an example of a bound morpheme.
Give an example of a bound morpheme.
What are the two types of roots?
What are the two types of roots?
What is the meaning of the root morpheme in the word 'liberty'?
What is the meaning of the root morpheme in the word 'liberty'?
What is the difference between a free root and a bound root?
What is the difference between a free root and a bound root?
What is the difference between an affix and a stem?
What is the difference between an affix and a stem?
What is the indefinite article and how does its spelling change?
What is the indefinite article and how does its spelling change?
______ morphemes only appear in combination with other morphemes and cannot stand alone
______ morphemes only appear in combination with other morphemes and cannot stand alone
A morpheme that carries the main meaning of a word and cannot be analyzed any further is called a ______
A morpheme that carries the main meaning of a word and cannot be analyzed any further is called a ______
______ are different forms of a morpheme that have consistent meaning but vary in sound or spelling
______ are different forms of a morpheme that have consistent meaning but vary in sound or spelling
______ are morphemes that are added before a root to form a new word
______ are morphemes that are added before a root to form a new word
______ are morphemes that are added after a root to form a new word
______ are morphemes that are added after a root to form a new word
A ______ is any single morpheme that is not an affix
A ______ is any single morpheme that is not an affix
______ roots can stand alone as words
______ roots can stand alone as words
A ______ is found by removing all the inflectional suffixes but leaving any derivational affixes in place
A ______ is found by removing all the inflectional suffixes but leaving any derivational affixes in place
______ roots cannot stand alone as words and are usually of Greek and Latin origin
______ roots cannot stand alone as words and are usually of Greek and Latin origin
______ is the study of the structure of words and the rules governing their formation
______ is the study of the structure of words and the rules governing their formation
English language, and many other languages, relies on the arrangement of specific sounds to create words, phrases, and sentences. This is how messages are ______ and received.
English language, and many other languages, relies on the arrangement of specific sounds to create words, phrases, and sentences. This is how messages are ______ and received.
Morphology is the study of the construction of ______.
Morphology is the study of the construction of ______.
[Blank] are the smallest units of meaning in a language.
[Blank] are the smallest units of meaning in a language.
Free morphemes can be subcategorized into content words and ______ words.
Free morphemes can be subcategorized into content words and ______ words.
[Blank] morphemes can only appear in combination with other morphemes and cannot stand alone.
[Blank] morphemes can only appear in combination with other morphemes and cannot stand alone.
A morpheme that carries the main meaning of a word and cannot be analyzed any further is called a ______.
A morpheme that carries the main meaning of a word and cannot be analyzed any further is called a ______.
The internal structure of words is the focus of ______.
The internal structure of words is the focus of ______.
Free morphemes can stand by themselves as single, thoroughly independent words, such as pen, tea, and ______.
Free morphemes can stand by themselves as single, thoroughly independent words, such as pen, tea, and ______.
The two types of morpheme are free and ______.
The two types of morpheme are free and ______.
Rules of word formation and the analysis of the internal structure of words per se are the focus of ______.
Rules of word formation and the analysis of the internal structure of words per se are the focus of ______.
Flashcards
Morphology
Morphology
The study of word structure and word formation rules in language.
Morpheme
Morpheme
The smallest unit of meaning in a language.
Free Morpheme
Free Morpheme
A morpheme that can stand alone as a word.
Bound Morpheme
Bound Morpheme
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Root Morpheme
Root Morpheme
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Affix
Affix
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Stem
Stem
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Allomorph
Allomorph
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Indefinite Article
Indefinite Article
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Study Notes
Morphology in Linguistics
- Morphology studies the structure of words and rules at play in word formation.
- It explores how meaningful components of language interact to create words and phrases.
Morphemes
- Smallest units of meaning in a language.
- Types include free morphemes that can stand alone and bound morphemes that must attach to other morphemes.
Free and Bound Morphemes
- Free morphemes are independent words (e.g., "pen," "tea") and can function as content words (nouns, verbs) or function words (prepositions, articles).
- Bound morphemes cannot stand alone and require other morphemes to form a complete word.
Examples of Morphemes
- A free morpheme example: "book."
- A bound morpheme example: "un-" in "undo."
Root Morphemes
- Root morphemes convey the primary meaning of a word.
- Free roots can function independently as words, whereas bound roots cannot and often have Greek or Latin origins.
- Example of a free root: "play." Example of a bound root: "spect" in "inspect."
Affixes and Stems
- Affixes are morphemes added to a root to form new words, including prefixes (added before) and suffixes (added after).
- A stem is derived from a root by eliminating inflectional suffixes but keeping derivational ones.
Allomorphs
- Allomorphs are variations of a morpheme that maintain consistent meaning but differ in sound or spelling.
- Example: The plural morpheme can be represented as "s," "es," or "z" depending on the word context.
Indefinite Articles
- Indefinite articles in English are "a" and "an," with "an" used before vowel sounds, showing a spelling change based on surrounding sound.
Focus of Morphological Study
- Focus on internal word structures and rules for word formation.
- Understanding how messages are conveyed and received through specific sound arrangements is crucial for effective communication.
Summary
- Two main types of morphemes: free and bound.
- Internal word structure analysis is essential for linguistics and understanding language.
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