Teaching Prefixes and Suffixes Activity

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What is the purpose of categorizing words under 're for again, re for back, and re for just the first syllable'?

To understand different meanings of the prefix 're' (correct)

To practice spelling common prefixes

To differentiate between noun and verb forms

To identify root words in each category

In the activity with suffixes -er, -able, and -ation, which form does the root word 'import' take when -er is added?

Noun (correct)

Adverb

Adjective

Verb

What transformation occurs to the root word 'import' when 'importable' is formed?

It becomes a verb

It remains a noun

It becomes an adjective (correct)

It becomes an adverb

Why do teachers list root words like 'present, adore, invite' in the suffix activity?

To help students understand how suffixes change word meanings Signup and view all the answers

In the hands-on spelling activity, why should students follow rules like 'letters can only be used once'?

To enhance their understanding of morphemes Signup and view all the answers

What skill does the activity with 10–15 letters aim to develop in students?

Spelling flexibility Signup and view all the answers

How does Spanish indicate possession?

By placing the particle de between the possessed item and the possessor Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable difference between Spanish and English verbs?

Spanish verbs have fewer inflectional morphemes compared to English Signup and view all the answers

Why may Haitian speakers of English leave out the plural -s marker?

Because the plural in Haitian Creole is marked with a free morpheme Signup and view all the answers

Where does the definite article appear in Haitian Creole?

After the noun Signup and view all the answers

How are pronouns in Haitian Creole distinguished?

By making them invariant Signup and view all the answers

What interference problem may Haitian children face when learning English?

Referring to females with male pronouns Signup and view all the answers

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What is the purpose of categorizing words under 're for again, re for back, and re for just the first syllable'?

In the activity with suffixes -er, -able, and -ation, which form does the root word 'import' take when -er is added?

What transformation occurs to the root word 'import' when 'importable' is formed?

Why do teachers list root words like 'present, adore, invite' in the suffix activity?

In the hands-on spelling activity, why should students follow rules like 'letters can only be used once'?

What skill does the activity with 10–15 letters aim to develop in students?

How does Spanish indicate possession?

What is a notable difference between Spanish and English verbs?

Why may Haitian speakers of English leave out the plural -s marker?

Where does the definite article appear in Haitian Creole?

How are pronouns in Haitian Creole distinguished?

What interference problem may Haitian children face when learning English?

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